irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.77MTO PROVIDE QUALITY SPECIAL EDUCATION TO NEW YORK CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN FY2025, INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SERVED 120 SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Special Education Program
Provides comprehensive special education services to high school students in New York City, including individualized instruction, academic support, and social-emotional development
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Delivers comprehensive college and career readiness programmingProvides grade-specific college and career readiness resources, including a dedicated CCR course, college entrance essay development, research paper skills, personalized counseling, and annual college campus tours. Supports students through four dedicated college counselors and partnerships that provide access to paid summer internships and mentorship via the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates early college credit opportunitiesEnables students to earn college credit through CUNY College Now and Advanced Placement courses as part of its academic programming.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programsOperates a three-year Software Engineering program with AP Computer Science credit and portfolio development, and a commercial kitchen program that prepares students for a New York State CTE endorsement and NOCTI certification. All students are prepared to earn a CTE endorsement on their high school diploma.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operates competitive athletic programsOffers athletic teams across multiple sports and seasons, with recent achievements including a 2023 championship in Girls Flag Football, a CSSA championship in Varsity Girls Basketball, second place in Girls Volleyball, and gold medals in Girls Track.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Provides special education services to high school studentsOffers special education services to approximately 130–140 high school students annually in New York City, with documented service delivery across multiple fiscal years including 2021 through 2025.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Supports student participation in performing arts and theater programsPartners with NYU Steinhardt’s School of Music and Performing Arts Professions to support student mentorship and performance opportunities, including rehearsals and showcases at NYU's Black Box Theater, with documented student participation in 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.66M
Contributions & grants$428K4%
Program service revenue$9.14M95%
Investment income$76K1%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$9.78M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.71M
Cash$5.15M
Investments$0
Liabilities$928K
Net assets$4.78M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Stephen H Falla Riff | Executive Director | 40 | $220K |
| Tereena K Somayya | CCR Department Chair/ AVID Coordinator and Guidance Counselor | 40 | $184K |
| Emily Bierwirth | Dean of Students | 40 | $153K |
| Danielle Martin | Dean of Discipline | 40 | $150K |
| Atiba Fraser | Associate Director of Finance | 40 | $141K |
| Terence A Joseph | Principal (LEFT 07/2024) | 40 | $138K |
| Steven J Fraietta | Dept Chair of Counseling in Counseling | 40 | $135K |
| Diana Hunt | Grade 10, School Guidance Counselor | 40 | $125K |
| Kezena Brown | Principal | 40 | $101K |
board members · 8
- Callie Hull — TREASURER
- Elsie Encarnacion — TRUSTEE
- JARED MCSHALL — TRUSTEE
- LATOYA MASSEY — CHAIRPERSON
- MONIQUE FRANCIS — SECRETARY/PARENT REP
- RAMON PERDOMO — TRUSTEE
- SONA KARIA — TRUSTEE
- TAVANNIE PEREZ — VICE CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- CSSA Partner — Participates in and has won championships through the CSSA athletic league.
- CUNY College Now Partner — Partnership enabling students to earn college credit while in high school.
- City University of New York Network — Includes CUNY as a post-secondary option for students in college readiness programming.
- College Board Partner — Utilizes College Board's Big Future platform to support college and career planning.
- IMFirst Partner — Shares IMFirst testimonials to support first-generation college-bound students.
- Khan Academy Partner — Partners with Khan Academy to provide SAT preparation resources for students.
- NYU Steinhardt's School of Music and Performing Arts Professions Partner — Partnered to enable Innovation Charter High School students to participate in the Youth Ensemble's Black Box Theater showcase.
- Naviance Partner — Uses Naviance for resume tracking and college planning support.
- Principal Review Committee Partner — Committee responsible for reviewing and evaluating the school principal
- State University of New York Network — Includes SUNY as a post-secondary option for students in college readiness programming.
- Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Partner — Provides Innovation Charter High School students with priority access to paid summer jobs.
- Union Settlement Partner — Provides mentorship, college credits, and priority access to paid summer jobs through SYEP for students.
- University of Delaware Partner — Provides mentorship, college credits, and priority access to paid summer jobs through SYEP for students.
- Virginia State University Partner — Provides mentorship, college credits, and priority access to paid summer jobs through SYEP for students.
- Weill-Cornell Medical Center Partner — Provides mentorship, college credits, and priority access to paid summer jobs through SYEP for students.
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.
- Integrated College and Career Readinessmethodology: integrated_college_readinessBy weaving college and career preparation into grade-level academic work and hands-on learning, students develop relevant skills progressively because structured, scaffolded experiences increase engagement and long-term readiness.
- Shared Accountability Culturemethodology: shared_accountabilityBy ensuring all staff share responsibility for student success and build personalized relationships, the school improves student outcomes because collective ownership strengthens support systems and increases student engagement.
- Values-Integrated Education Modelmethodology: values-based_educationBy embedding core values such as collaboration, respect, tolerance, and activism into both academic and extracurricular experiences, the school fosters holistic student development and self-directed growth because students internalize these values as foundational to personal and academic success.