named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Anime Crew: Shoujo
Library-based club for fem-identifying youth exploring anime and manga, part of EKC's free public programming
Family Programs
Monthly gatherings at Brooklyn Children’s Museum offering inclusive activities for neurodivergent youth and their entire families
Maker Girls Workshops
Arts and crafts program for fem-identifying youth offered in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library branches
Perspectives Photography
Photography program for youth held at Brooklyn Public Library - Brower Park Branch, encouraging creative expression
Powerful Parents
Free virtual support group for caregivers of neurodivergent children, covering topics like IEPs, self-care, and disability rights
Rock Band
Youth music program meeting Sundays at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, part of EKC's creative arts offerings for neurodivergent youth
Summer Kitchen
Seasonal cooking program meeting Saturdays at Chinese Evangel Mission Church, combining food exploration with social skills
Virtual D&D Crew
Online role-playing game club for neurodivergent youth held weekly via Zoom, fostering social connection through imaginative play
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Enhancing digital accessibility for people with disabilitiesInvests in website usability and accessibility improvements, including implementation of a UserWay Website Accessibility Widget to meet WCAG 2.1 standards and offering direct assistance to users experiencing difficulties during business hours.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosting monthly family gatherings with interactive and museum-based activitiesOrganizes monthly in-person family events at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum featuring facilitated activities, museum exploration, live animals, and interactive programming led by wildlife educators, designed specifically for neurodivergent children and their families.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Managing program enrollment and intake for youth and family programsOperates a structured enrollment process that includes online interest forms, intake calls to assess child and family needs, program fit evaluation, roster reservation, and streamlined re-enrollment for returning families. Confirms enrollment via secure link and provides welcome materials including social stories.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Operating virtual support groups for caregivers and youthHosts a weekly virtual support group for caregivers of neurodiverse children covering topics such as IEPs, school choice, self-care, and disability rights, as well as a participant-driven virtual support group for parents and caregivers. Also runs a virtual Dungeons & Dragons program for youth on Zoom.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Providing inclusive play, arts, and community programs for neurodivergent youth and familiesCreates and operates inclusive, play-based programs and arts spaces that support belonging and community for neurodivergent youth and their families, including Rock Band, seasonal Kitchen Clubs, Maker Girls Workshops, and sensory play activities. Offers hundreds of hours of free and low-cost programming annually in New York City.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Providing internships and externships for students and emerging professionalsOffers internships and externship opportunities in educational studies, special education, child advocacy, communications, and nonprofit operations, including mandatory orientations at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and covering the cost of required background checks and fingerprinting for accepted interns.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$615K
Contributions & grants$489K79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$127K
expenses
Total expenses$395K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$269K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$309K
Cash$115K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +101.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovisa Brown | Executive Dir. | 40 | $85K |
board members · 10
- Andrew Dunn — Board Member
- Anthony Mulira — Treasurer
- Charles Reyl — Board Member
- Christian Bergeron — President
- Dr Tamara R Buckley — Board Member
- Gisela Sanders-Alcntara — Board Member
- Janelle Bousquet — Board Member
- Nat Rubin — Board Member
- Paras Qureshi — Vice President
- Sara Shouse — Secretary
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Arts organizations Partner — Partners with arts organizations to expand access to inclusive arts experiences.
- Brooklyn Children's Museum Partner — Hosts monthly EKC Family Gatherings for participants to meet in person.
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum Partner — Hosts Extreme Kids and Crew’s monthly family gatherings, including museum exploration and facilitated activities.
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum Partner — Hosts in-person intern and volunteer orientations and serves as a site for program activities.
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Collaborates to offer free five-week library programs for neurodivergent youth and families at multiple branch locations.
- EPIC Players Partner — Honored as a nominee organization at the Felix Award gala for creating performing arts opportunities for neurodivergent artists.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Forms for online interest and intake forms.
- Google Übersetzer Partner — Provides translation functionality on the website
- Intertwine Arts Partner — Honored as a nominee organization at the Felix Award gala for creating inclusive weaving communities for people with disabilities.
- K-12 schools Partner — Collaborates with K-12 schools to provide inclusive programming for neurodivergent youth.
- LAND Studio & Gallery Partner — Honored as a nominee organization at the Felix Award gala for providing art-based life skills development for adult artists with developmental disabilities.
- Museums Partner — Works with museums to create accessible and inclusive play and arts spaces for neurodivergent children.
- TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Collaborates with the marathon to field a fundraising team of runners.
- Teachers Pay Teachers Partner — Source for the social story resource "If the Police Stop Me" shared with the community.
- Tech Unlimited Partner — Honored as a nominee organization at the Felix Award gala for using technology and computer science to support neurodiverse students.
- The Nature Company Partner — Co-hosts the Animal Friends Family Gathering with Extreme Kids and Crew.
- UserWay Partner — Provides the Website Accessibility Widget used on the Extreme Kids & Crew website.
strategies · 4
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.
- Equitable Access Through Financial and Structural Inclusionmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy removing financial and sensory barriers through sliding-scale or free access, tiered pricing, and individualized supports like social stories, the organization ensures participation across ability and income levels, because accessibility in both cost and experience is foundational to dignity and belonging.
- Intersectional, Joy-Centered Community Buildingmethodology: intersectional_community_buildingBy integrating joy, creativity, and love into disability-centered community programming that explicitly addresses the intersection of race and disability, the organization counters systemic stigma and isolation, because affirming identity through positive emotional experiences builds resilience and inclusion for Black and Brown disabled families.
- Neurodivergent-Led, Participant-Driven Decision Makingmethodology: participant_driven_programmingBy centering neurodivergent individuals in program design and decision-making—through participant feedback, intake assessments, peer-led support groups, and neurodivergent judging panels—the organization increases relevance, empowerment, and engagement, because involving participants as co-creators strengthens ownership and trust in services.
- Play-Based, Strength-Centered Programming for Neurodivergent Youthmethodology: play_based_programmingBy using play-based and strength-based programming in intentionally designed environments, the organization fosters belonging, self-directed learning, and personal meaning for neurodivergent youth and their families, because meaningful play is a core mechanism for engagement and development in this population.