irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $195KRoad to Dropout Prevention is a program that focuses on eliminating the dropout crisis. We locate students who are missing from school and places them back into a school, GED program or alternative program. Actively visit homes all over NYC during the day & evening to locate students. For safety we travel in pairs. Our Educational Crisis Checks consists of going offsite to deliver educational services and resources to At - Risk scholars and their families. Staff can do up to 15 locations a day , which could be a residence or shelter. 5 Hours is allotted for these services as most cases may require involvement from social workers, ACS and or the police. Ultimate goal is to improve schools' attendance rates while restoring student's road to graduation by leveraging all options available.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Collaborative ROAD
Partners with other organizations and vendors to bring innovative programming aligned with LES’s mission to communities.
L.E.S S.T.A.R.
Afterschool program offering hands-on experiences in beauty, media, sports, and the arts to promote teamwork, confidence, and creativity among youth.
ROADS CTE
Career Technical Education program preparing students for post-secondary careers in fields like healthcare, culinary arts, fashion, HVAC, and real estate.
Road 2 Alternative
Supports students needing a different educational setting due to being over-aged and under-credited by identifying transfer schools, CTE schools, or work/study programs.
Road 2 Dropout Prevention
Outreach program that locates students missing from school and places them back into school, GED, or alternative programs through home visits and crisis assessments.
Road 2 Graduation (R2G)
Provides academic and social-emotional support to NYC high school students struggling to meet graduation requirements, with in-school and remote hand-holding to ensure graduation success.
Road 2 Workshops
Hosts community workshops on social-emotional topics, nutrition, exercise, dance therapy, counseling, money management, and family support services.
Road2Grad Tutoring Program
Free in-person tutoring for students in grades 2–12 to strengthen academic skills and support graduation readiness.
SEL IMPACT
Provides individual and family counseling through a Social and Emotional Learning team to help students and families navigate difficult social situations.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Delivering free academic tutoring through the Road2Grad programOffers a free in-person tutoring program called Road2Grad for students in grades 2 through 12 to support academic progress, build confidence, and improve graduation readiness. Services include homework help and structured academic support.
- Operating after-school, weekend, and summer youth programsImplements in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that offer structured support, homework help, safe environments, and hands-on experiences in beauty, media, sports, and the arts to promote teamwork, confidence, and creativity among youth.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 2 activities
- Providing access to mental health and social work services in schoolsProvides access to social workers and mental health professionals within partner schools to support student mental health needs, including emotional wellness, coping skills, and personal development.
- Providing non-pedagogical and social-emotional support servicesProvides non-pedagogical intervention, social-emotional mentoring, counseling, and case management for at-risk, over-aged, and under-credited students and their families. Includes individual and family counseling through a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) team to address emotional wellness and personal growth.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering Career Technical Education (CTE) programsOperates Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in fields such as healthcare, culinary arts, barbering, beauty, HVAC, and fashion to prepare students for post-secondary careers and workforce entry.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual community events and celebrationsHosts annual events including a Christmas celebration, kidney awareness walk, graduation ceremonies, end-of-year success events, and award shows to celebrate student and community achievements and promote engagement.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosting biweekly community workshops with health and family resourcesHosts biweekly community workshops in partnership with EmblemHealth and other experts to provide families with health insurance information, nutrition guidance, exercise, dance therapy, money management, and practical resources, including special giveaways.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Offering internship and employment opportunities for students and community membersOffers internship opportunities for students to gain workplace skills and career exposure, and employs parents and guardians from the community as support staff. Also recruits for part-time student support roles through open house hiring events.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Operating the Road 2 Graduation Program for overage and under-credited studentsOperates the "Road 2 Graduation Program" at Albert Tuitt Campus High Schools, including Academy for Scholarship & Entrepreneurship and Bronx Wood Preparatory Academy, to support overage and under-credited students in completing high school graduation requirements. Provides academic support, case management, and dropout prevention services to ensure graduation success.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Participating in business and vendor outreach initiativesHosts or participates in events such as the MWBE Expo and Project PIVOT vendor event to support minority- and women-owned businesses and expand community and workforce partnerships.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Running the Road to Dropout Prevention program with outreach and re-engagementOperates the Road to Dropout Prevention program to locate chronically absent, missing, or dropped-out students in New York City through offsite visits to residences or shelters, conducts wellness checks and assessments, and re-enrolls them in school, GED programs, alternative education, or transfer schools.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Supporting families with public benefit enrollment and job assistanceProvides assistance with SNAP food stamp enrollment to help families access food benefits and offers job assistance services for parents, including recruitment support and workforce development resources.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Supporting school recruitment and student enrollment effortsSupports partner schools in student recruitment through open house events and program outreach, helping connect students to transfer schools, CTE programs, and alternative education pathways.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.04M
Contributions & grants$1.21M59%
Program service revenue$834K41%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.49M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$263K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$533K
Cash$533K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$533K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +185.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawana Butler | President & CEO | 25 | $80K |
| Tiffany Wall | Director of Finance/Treasurer | 25 | $80K |
board members · 6
- Abigail Lockett — Board Member
- Akisha Thomas — Board Member
- Lydia Lago — Board Member
- Misa Hilton — Board Member
- Monique Green — Secretary
- Nakia Hiland — Board Member
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ACS Partner — Collaborates with ACS (Administration for Children's Services) during Educational Crisis Checks when student cases require child welfare involvement.
- Academy for Scholarship & Entrepreneurship Partner — Partner school within the Albert Tuitt Campus where LES delivers the "Road 2 Graduation Program".
- Administration for Children's Services Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- BHSWCA Partner — School partner supported through student recruitment at open house events.
- Bronx Wood Preparatory Academy Partner — Partner school within the Albert Tuitt Campus where LES delivers the "Road 2 Graduation Program".
- Department of Citywide Administrative Services Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Education Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Homeless Services Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Probation Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Small Business Services Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- EmblemHealth Partner — Partner organization co-hosting community wellness workshops for families.
- EmblemHealth Partner — Partner organization co-hosting community wellness workshops.
- Housing and Preservation Department Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- Human Resources Administration Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- MTAC Government — Contracted vendor with MTAC for educational intervention services.
- Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- NYC schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC schools to deliver student and family support services.
- New York City Council Government — Funds the "Road 2 Graduation Program" through City Council allocations.
- New York City Council Office Government — Government agency partner in New York City
- New York City Department of Education Government — Aligns services with DOE priorities and partners with NYC schools to deliver student and family support programs.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Funds and partners with LES on the "Road 2 Graduation Program" in NYC public schools.
- Project PIVOT Partner — Named organizational partner
- community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to deliver support services to students and families.
- local partners Partner — Collaborates with local partners to expand reach and effectiveness of student and family support programs.
- social workers Partner — Collaborates with social workers to support student mental health in partner schools.
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.
- Barrier Removal and Guided Pathways Modelmethodology: barrier_removal_guided_pathwaysBy identifying and removing systemic obstacles and providing structured, individualized guidance, the organization enables at-risk students to achieve academic completion and long-term success, because eliminating root causes of disengagement increases self-efficacy and persistence.
- Comprehensive, Multi-Component Student Supportmethodology: comprehensive_student_supportBy combining academic assistance, mentorship, case management, and social-emotional development in a single model, the organization improves student engagement and graduation outcomes, because integrated services address the full range of factors influencing dropout risk.
- Home-School Integration with In-Home Outreachmethodology: home_school_integration_in_home_outreachBy integrating support across home and school environments and delivering services directly in homes or shelters, the organization addresses social-emotional barriers and systemic risks, because meeting families where they are increases accessibility, trust, and coordinated intervention with social services.