named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Crisis Podcast
Student reporters aged 9-15 produce podcast episodes interviewing activists, scientists, and journalists about climate change, with accompanying educational discussion guides.
IndyKids Teaching Guide
Free curriculum for educators based on the latest IndyKids newspaper, offering lesson plans and activities that support media literacy and social justice education aligned with Common Core standards.
Kid Reporter Program
Workshops for children aged 9-16 to learn journalism skills, write news articles, and publish in the IndyKids newspaper; includes virtual and in-person options with scholarships available.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Hosts summer and camp-based educational programs for childrenIndyKids organizes summer camp programs for children, including specialized camps such as the Audio Storytelling Camp in 2020, focused on journalism, podcasting, and media literacy.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Offers podcasting and audio storytelling workshops for studentsIndyKids hosts podcasting and audio storytelling workshops for students, including programs like the Audio Storytelling Camp, providing hands-on instruction in theme development, episode production, and interview skills.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Provides editorial mentorship to youth writersIndyKids offers editorial mentorship to young writers by collaborating with them on revising and researching articles, supporting skill development in journalism and nonfiction writing.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Maintains digital and archival resources for public accessIndyKids maintains a website featuring exclusive articles, interviews, teaching resources, and an archive of past publications to support media literacy and educational use.
- Operates the Kid Reporter Program for youth journalistsIndyKids runs an ongoing Kid Reporter Program, both in-person in New York City and virtually for children aged 9–16 worldwide, offering guided mentorship in brainstorming, research, writing, and editing to produce articles for the IndyKids newspaper. Scholarships are available for the virtual program.
- Produces and distributes a free print newspaper for childrenIndyKids produces a free print newspaper written by children aged 9–16 for a youth audience, distributed quarterly to a national audience. The publication is also distributed to homes, schools, libraries, and bookstores, particularly in the New York City area.
- Produces and distributes a youth-focused podcast seriesIndyKids operates the IndyKids Podcast Channel and produces podcast series such as IndyKids Voices, featuring student reporters ages 9–15 interviewing experts on topics like the climate crisis. Episodes are accompanied by discussion guides for educational use.
- Provides educational programming and classroom resources on media literacy and social justiceIndyKids offers educational programming for students aged 10–14 and grades 4–9, including classroom visits in the greater NYC area, tailored workshops, and a free teaching guide curriculum aligned with Common Core standards. The curriculum supports media literacy, nonfiction writing, and social justice education through lessons, activities, and project ideas.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$28K74%
Program service revenue$10K26%
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expenses
Total expenses$30K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$5K
5 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +43.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- EVE CINTRON — BOARD MEMBER
- JYOTHI NATARAJAN — BOARD CHAIR
- MICHAEL BURKE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Advocates Partner — Collaborates with Advocates, which reports on student homelessness in New York City.
- Cold Spring School Partner — School where IndyKids conducted classroom workshops, as cited in a teacher testimonial.
- Generous Donors Funder — Provides financial support to IndyKids.
- IndyKids Government — Organization receives donations from individual supporters as acknowledged on website.
- NYCoRE Partner — Collaborates with NYCoRE through representation and outreach activities.
- The New York Community Trust Funder — Provided support for the IndyKids Climate Crisis Podcast.
- Wolf Family Funder — Provided support for the IndyKids Climate Crisis Podcast.
- donate@indykids.org Funder — Point of contact for fundraising support, donor outreach, and grant writing initiatives.
- info@indykids.org Partner — Point of contact for newspaper distribution volunteer coordination.
- private foundation grants Funder — Provides financial support to IndyKids programs, workshops, and scholarship initiatives.
- teachers Partner — Collaborates with teachers to guide students in creating podcast episodes.
- volunteer@indykids.org Partner — Point of contact for general volunteer opportunities with IndyKids.
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.
- Mentorship-Based, Project-Led Learning Model 28 orgsmethodology: project_based_learningBy guiding youth through hands-on media production — including article writing, podcasting, and classroom collaboration with mentors — we build confidence, technical skills, and leadership because structured peer and adult mentorship within authentic projects fosters deeper learning and agency.shared approach: Youth-Adult Co-Creation →
- Child-Centered, Ethical Media Production 9 orgsmethodology: child_centered_media_productionBy positioning children as both producers and consumers of news through original reporting and ad-free publication, we cultivate informed global citizenship and ethical journalistic practices because empowering youth with editorial responsibility and access to credible platforms reinforces integrity, voice, and media independence.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →
- Integrated Media Literacy Curriculum with Teaching Supports 9 orgsmethodology: media_literacy_through_curriculumBy pairing youth-produced news content with issue-specific teaching guides and educator support, we amplify educational impact because structured curricular tools help adults facilitate critical engagement with current events and media sources in classroom settings.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →
- Youth Journalism for Literacy and Critical Thinking 9 orgsmethodology: youth_journalism_educationBy engaging young people in the full process of journalism — researching, writing, and publishing on social justice and global issues — we develop their literacy, critical thinking, and media literacy skills because active participation in meaningful, real-world communication deepens cognitive engagement and learning.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →