named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
COMPASS Summer Program
Provides summer enrichment with morning academic programming and afternoon recreational field trips for children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Clinic in Schools
Delivers on-site therapeutic services in over 20 public schools across NYC, integrating clinicians with teachers to support students' behavioral and emotional needs.
Community Mental Health Promotion and Support Program (COMHPS)
Provides mental wellness workshops, referrals, and community engagement activities for New Yorkers with subclinical mental health needs, funded by the NY State Office of Mental Health.
Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Program
Provides clinical services and training to children birth to five, their caregivers, and siblings at EarlyLearn Centers in Manhattan, selected by NYC’s Thrive Initiative.
Family Connections
Provides home-based support services for families experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or neglect, aiming to keep children with their families and out of foster care.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Provides early education and family support services to low-income children birth to five and expecting parents, including health screenings and inclusive classrooms.
REACH After School & Summer Program
Delivers holistic enrichment activities for at-risk youth of color in Harlem, focusing on academic, creative, and personal development.
Therapeutic Early Childhood Center (TECC)
Offers early care and education for children birth to eight, including home-based and center-based services for typically developing children and those with special needs.
Tutorial Center
Offers after-school academic support including homework help and one-on-one remedial education for K–12 students, with instruction by Master’s- or PhD-level Learning Specialists.
Youth Groups
Offers safe spaces and therapeutic support for at-risk teens ages 12–18 to develop positive behaviors, academic success, and career readiness.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 2 activities
- Operate community mental health promotion and school-based clinical programsRuns the Community Mental Health Promotion and Support Program (COMHPS) for subclinical mental health needs and delivers on-site therapeutic services in over 20 public schools across New York City through the Clinic in Schools program.
- Provide mental and behavioral health care for children and familiesDelivers clinical mental and behavioral health services to low-income children of color and their families experiencing trauma, with programs available on-site, in public schools, and at EarlyLearn Centers. Serves over 6,500 children and families annually across Harlem, Brooklyn, and The Bronx.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver early childhood education and development programsProvides early childhood education and developmental services for children birth to eight through Head Start, Early Head Start, and EarlyLearn Centers, using story, music, and creative arts to support emotional expression and learning. Operates the Susan Patricof Head Start Center serving 102 low-income children ages birth to five.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Engage senior volunteers in early childhood classroomsPartners with the NYC Department For the Aging’s Foster Grandparents Program to engage 20 senior volunteers in classroom support across Head Start, Early Head Start, and TECC programs.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Offer free STEM education workshops for elementary and middle school studentsProvides free after-school STEM workshops for students in Grades 1-8 in East Harlem, teaching them to build functional controllers using Makey Makey and everyday materials, and to play Minecraft Education using their handmade controllers, including esports-style parkour challenges on a live server.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize educational and recreational events for youth and familiesHosts social and recreational events such as the Harlem Nights Dance Party, the Week of the Young Child with sensory-based learning activities, and an 80th Anniversary Gala to support ongoing programs and services.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run after-school and summer enrichment programs for at-risk youthOperates the REACH after-school and summer program and COMPASS summer program for at-risk youth of color and children with emotional and behavioral issues, offering homework help, tutoring, and enrichment activities. 96% of REACH participants report improved ability to complete homework.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct foundational research in child development and racial equityConducted the Black/White Dolls Test, the first social science research submitted as evidence in a U.S. Supreme Court case, contributing to the Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended legal segregation in public schools.
- Strengthen organizational capacity through financial and data systems managementExpanded data processing capabilities, established financial procedures and controls for cash flow and investment management, and provides regular data analysis and financial reporting to managerial staff and the Board of Directors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23.67M
Contributions & grants$17.03M72%
Program service revenue$6.09M26%
Investment income$280K1%
Other revenue$263K
expenses
Total expenses$24.59M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$16.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$116.20M
Cash$2.48M
Investments$3.63M
Liabilities$99.47M
Net assets$16.73M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR THELMA DYE-HOLMES PHD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU OCT 2024 | 34 | $434K |
| PAULA STEVERSON - MAGNUS | DEPUTY DIRECTOR & CRO | 34 | $336K |
| SHARON FRASER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 34 | $278K |
| DR HAZEL GUZMAN PHD | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, THRU JAN 2025 | 34 | $241K |
| ASHLEY LAHOUD | DIRECTOR OF DEV. & PUBLIC REL., THRU JUNE 2025 | 34 | $215K |
| O'NIEL MORGAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 34 | $198K |
| VIKKI L PRYOR JD CPA MBA | PRESIDENT & CEO, AS OF JULY 2024 | 34 | $193K |
| DR LACHARA HILL PHD | DIR. HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $186K |
| DEBORAH CARROLL | DIRECTOR OF HEAD START PROGRAM | 35 | $142K |
board members · 16
- ALLISON NEWMAN DUMAN DVM — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE SUE LOVELACE — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN WRIGHT-LEWIS — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, THRU SEP 2024
- CHRISTINA CUARON — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER WHITE — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDINE WELTI — DIRECTOR, THRU DEC 2024
- CYNTHIA B ADAMS — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID ACKER — VICE PRESIDENT
- DENISE J SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- DYLAN ROY — DIRECTOR
- ETHAN SILVERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- FITZGERALD VENTURA — DIRECTOR, THRU NOV 2024
- HEATHER M BUTTS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- JAMES WALKER — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN NICKLEBERRY — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARIE BETANCOURT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate sponsor whose staff participate in volunteer days at Northside.
- City & State Partner — Recognized Northside as one of the Top Mental Health Care Providers in New York
- Con Ed Partner — Corporate sponsor whose staff participate in volunteer days at Northside.
- Cool Culture Partner — Partnership in the Literacy Through Culture Program, connecting early childhood education with cultural institutions
- Dr. Hilde L. Mosse Partner — Northside Center honors Dr. Hilde L. Mosse, a colleague of the founders, by naming its most senior executive position after her.
- Elevance Health Partner — Corporate sponsor whose staff participate in volunteer days at Northside.
- FPWA Partner — Collaborates with Northside leadership; Jennifer Jones-Austin (FPWA CEO) appeared alongside Dr. Thelma Dye in organizational events
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Paired with Northside Head Start through Cool Culture’s Literacy Through Culture Program for museum-based learning and art projects
- Kate Clark Harris Partner — Daughter of Northside’s founders and Executive Director Emeritus, collaborates with current leadership on legacy and mission.
- NAACP New York State Conference Partner — Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, President of NAACP New York State Conference, participated in Northside-related events
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Funds the Community Mental Health Promotion and Support Program (COMHPS)
- National Action Network Partner — The Reverend Al Sharpton, founder of National Action Network, participated in Northside-related events
- New York City Department For the Aging Partner — Partnership through the Foster Grandparents Program, placing senior volunteers in Northside’s early childhood classrooms.
- Odyssey House Partner — Provides Early Head Start services to children of mothers receiving substance abuse treatment at Odyssey House
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Government — Dr. Thelma Dye appointed to PCOM Board of Trustees
- Roger A. Strauch Partner — Roger A. Strauch, nephew of Dr. Hilde L. Mosse, is a board member at Northside Center and helps honor his aunt’s legacy.
- TD Charitable Fund Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting volunteer engagement at Northside.
- Thrive NYC Government — Selected Northside as the exclusive Manhattan provider of early childhood mental health services through the ECMH Network
- supporters Funder — Provided financial support enabling service delivery to over 5,500 children and families.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Embedded STEM and Creative Learningmethodology: community_based_stem_and_creative_learningBy delivering hands-on STEM and creative arts programming in community settings, we foster engagement and creative development in underserved children because accessible, culturally relevant, and play-based learning builds confidence and sustained interest in learning.
- Integrated Behavioral Health and Educationmethodology: integrated_behavioral_health_and_educationBy combining mental health services with educational support, we address trauma and systemic inequities that impede child development, because treating the whole child within their context leads to more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
- Strengths-Based, Whole-Family Approachmethodology: strengths_based_whole_familyBy focusing on the inherent strengths of children and families and providing integrated support across mental health, education, and family systems, we build resilience and disrupt cycles of generational adversity because empowerment and cultural responsiveness increase engagement and long-term outcomes.