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EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 274713450 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B29 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · eastharlemscholars.org
revenue
$34.5M
expenses
$37.4M
net assets
$736K
employees
260
volunteers
27
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A HIGH-PERFORMING, STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE K-12.

profile · synthesized from sources

East Harlem Scholars Academies are public charter schools serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in East Harlem, New York. Operated by the East Harlem Tutorial Program, the schools provide a student-centered, rigorous academic environment focused on critical thinking, character development, and anti-racism. The organization emphasizes inclusive learning, community engagement, and preparing students for college and leadership.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

East Harlem Scholars Academy
Charter school serving grades K-5, opened in 2011, part of a network providing rigorous, student-centered education in East Harlem.
East Harlem Scholars Academy High School
Public charter high school serving grades 9-12, opened in 2016, offering college preparatory curriculum and leadership development.
East Harlem Scholars Academy II
Charter school serving grades K-5, opened in 2013, expanding access to high-performing education in East Harlem.
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
Classroom model in all core subjects across grade levels providing inclusive education for students with disabilities alongside general education peers.
Special Education and Related Services
Offers speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, SETSS, SEIT, and assistive technology through partnerships with NYCDOE-accredited agencies.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
    • Advocate against gun violence through student civic engagement
      Organized student participation in the National School Walkout Day to advocate against gun violence in schools.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver after-school, summer, and college preparation programs
      Operates after-school and summer programs as part of a multi-dimensional educational program, along with college preparation services to support long-term academic success for students.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers to support student development
      Engages over 300 volunteers annually to support scholars in East Harlem as part of its educational programming.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Implement restorative justice and supportive school culture practices
      Implements restorative justice practices as part of its school culture and discipline model, and provides a supportive educational environment that emphasizes students' inherent brilliance and critical consciousness.
  • Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
    • Manage student admissions through priority-based enrollment and random lottery
      Uses a priority-based admissions system favoring East Harlem residents, NYCHA residents, multilingual learners, siblings of current students, children of staff, and students residing in Community School District 4. Conducts a random lottery when applications exceed available seats.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operate public charter schools for grades PreK–12
      Operates multiple public charter schools in East Harlem serving students from PreK through 12th grade, including three named campuses: East Harlem Scholars Academy, East Harlem Scholars Academy II, and East Harlem Scholars Academy High School. The organization runs two physical campuses at 2050 Second Avenue (PreK–7) and 2017 First Avenue (8–12), with a total of five schools in its network.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Operate teaching residency program for educator development
      Runs a teaching residency program as part of its organizational growth and educator development strategy.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide inclusive learning services for students with disabilities
      Provides comprehensive inclusive learning services, including Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms in every grade and core subject, one-to-one paraprofessionals for students with behavioral, medical, or mobility needs, and all IEP-mandated testing accommodations during classroom, state, and Regents exams. Maintains Section 504 Teams at each school to implement or develop 504 plans.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$34.51M
Contributions & grants$4.61M13%
Program service revenue$29.57M86%
Investment income$160%
Other revenue$329K
expenses
Total expenses$37.43M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$23.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.24M
Cash$3.35M
Investments$0
Liabilities$58.51M
Net assets$736K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY GINSBURG CEO AND CO-FOUNDER 20 $276K
NYASHA MANIGAULT CHIEF FINANCIAL & HR OFFICER 10 $231K
MAXWELL TURNER MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS 40 $183K
HALEY HEMWALL SENIOR DIRECTOR, INCLUSIVE LEARNING 40 $180K
JESSENIA ROMAN PRINCIPAL, SCHOLARS ACADEMY II 40 $174K
TIFFANY THOMAS PRINCIPAL 40 $159K
JESSICA ZANNIKOS DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT 40 $157K
LENA GAIL DOWELL DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SECONDARY 40 $151K
BRANDON MILES SWABY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $151K
VERONIKA HERRERA SENIOR DIRECTOR 40 $148K
MARCOS BERNAL-SALAS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 40 $141K
ZYKERIOUS CRAWFORD DEAN, INCLUSIVE LEARNING 40 $140K
board members · 10
  • BRIAN GAVIN — TREASURER
  • CARLOS MORALES — SECRETARY
  • CAROLYNE QUINTANA — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID WILDERMUTH — TRUSTEE
  • HOPE KNIGHT — VICE CHAIR
  • IRIS CHEN — TRUSTEE
  • JOAN SOLOTAR — TRUSTEE
  • MARILYN SIMONS — TRUSTEE
  • SASKIA LEVY THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
  • WILLIAM RAHM — CHAIR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • 9th Committee on Special Education (CSE 9) Government — Public entity responsible for coordinating special education evaluations and initial meetings in cooperation with school staff.
  • Center for Assistive Technology Partner — Partner organization providing assistive technology devices as specified in students' IEPs.
  • DeansList Partner — Partners with DeansList to support family engagement and student progress monitoring.
  • East Harlem Tutorial Program Government — East Harlem Tutorial Program is the governing organization that approved and oversees the charter school.
  • East Harlem Tutorial Program Government — Operates East Harlem Scholars Academies; founded in 1958 as a community-based organization.
  • East Harlem Tutorial Program Partner — Operates in close affiliation with East Harlem Scholars Academies, sharing mission, leadership, and programming.
  • East Harlem Tutorial Program Partner — Provides partnership support including staff development and academic services to East Harlem Scholars Academies.
  • NYCDOE Government — Government agency through which the school partners with accredited outside agencies to secure licensed providers for related services and paraprofessionals.
  • New York City Charter School Center Network — Member organization providing support and resources for charter schools in New York City.
  • Volunteer Team Partner — Team responsible for managing and supporting volunteers at East Harlem Scholars Academies.
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.

  • Equity-Centered, Anti-Racist Education Model
    methodology: anti-racist education
    By integrating anti-racist, project-based learning with explicit examination of racism and identity, we empower students to disrupt systemic inequities, because education that confronts structural oppression fosters agency and academic rigor for young people of color.
  • Inclusive Education Through Integrated Co-Teaching
    methodology: inclusive_education_model
    By using Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms across all grades and core subjects, we ensure inclusive learning environments for students with disabilities, because full integration fosters equity, belonging, and higher expectations for all learners.
  • Restorative Practices for Accountability and Healing
    methodology: restorative_practices
    By using restorative practices such as the Reflect & Restore model, we build community accountability and repair harm, because addressing conflict through dialogue and empathy strengthens relationships and supports holistic student development.
  • Student-Centered Learning for Critical Thinking and Engagement
    methodology: student-centered learning
    By centering instruction on the individual learner’s needs and interests, we develop critical-thinking skills and foster a love of learning, because engagement rooted in personal relevance leads to deeper academic ownership and long-term success.