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UPTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY · EIN 831259536 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · uptowneducationalfoundation.org
revenue
$1K
expenses
$5K
net assets
$24K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Uptown Educational Foundation is committed to closing the resource gap in underfunded schools with both material and academic support.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Uptown Educational Foundation Inc. supports students from underfunded schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, primarily in Harlem, by providing academic resources and financial assistance. It offers SAT preparation, college application support, emergency financial aid, and scholarships to ease the transition to college. Founded by a long-time Harlem teacher, the organization focuses on closing the resource gap for high-achieving students facing systemic inequities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Financial Support
Offers emergency subsidies to students and families to prevent financial hardship from disrupting education, including hidden college costs not covered by aid.
Feeding Our Students
Provides nutritious snacks and water during after-school and Saturday academic sessions to support student focus and well-being.
Foundation Freshman
Offers $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors to cover college-related expenses such as textbooks, dorm supplies, and fees during their first year of college.
SAT Prep
Provides free SAT preparation through Kaplan Test Prep, including live instruction, practice exams, and study materials for high school juniors at partner schools.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • College Access and Success Support 2 activities
    • Providing SAT preparation and test support
      Offers weekly SAT preparation classes, tutoring sessions, practice exams, and free retake opportunities; distributes Kaplan SAT prep books and online resources to students. Evidence indicates participation has led to average score increases of 80–110 points.
    • Supporting college application process
      Provides comprehensive support for college applications, including personal statement and supplement editing, resume development, college list selection, and one-on-one advising. Includes direct assistance with application materials and mentoring.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Conducting sponsored school improvement campaigns
      Runs targeted campaigns to support specific schools, including renovation efforts, continuing education programs, and material support for School #1 and School #7.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Providing meals and nutritional support
      Distributes nutritious snacks, water, and meals to students during after-school and Saturday academic programs, as well as on weekends.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Providing scholarships for college expenses
      Awards $1,000 scholarships and other financial grants to support students’ college-related costs, including tuition, textbooks, lab fees, technology, and travel. Scholarships enable immediate enrollment and reduce financial barriers to higher education.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Supplying academic and classroom resources
      Provides textbooks, AP review materials, classroom supplies, Chromebooks, STEM materials, and other educational resources to underfunded schools and students in Harlem and the Bronx. Supports teachers in building classroom libraries.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -51.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Damani Corbin — Board Member
  • Maisha Duvall — Board Member
  • Patrick Devery — Board Member
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Aunt Jackie Partner — Mentor who provided guidance on college list selection, resume editing, and application support to students.
  • Frederick Douglass Academy Partner — Alumni from Frederick Douglass Academy have received support from the Uptown Educational Foundation.
  • Frederick Douglass Academy Partner — Partner school where SAT prep classes were offered.
  • Kaplan Partner — Collaborates with Kaplan to provide SAT prep, including weekly tutoring and test prep books.
  • Kaplan Partner — Provides SAT prep classes sponsored by the Foundation.
  • Kaplan Test Prep Partner — Partnered to offer SAT review classes to students at Frederick Douglass Academy.
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.

  • College Persistence Through Financial and Academic Support
    methodology: college_persistence_model
    By providing scholarships and comprehensive college readiness services—including test prep, application assistance, and financial aid support—we increase access to and persistence in higher education, because financial barriers and procedural complexity disproportionately hinder underresourced students.
  • Integrated Support Model
    methodology: integrated_support_model
    By combining material resources with academic support, we address both immediate and systemic barriers to education, because students in underfunded schools require more than just supplies to succeed—sustained academic engagement is essential for long-term equity.
  • Long-Term Development Through Sustained Mentoring
    methodology: long_term_mentoring
    By supporting students from high school through college transition with personalized mentoring and academic development, we build readiness for competitive universities, because sustained, individualized guidance produces better outcomes than one-off interventions.
  • Reciprocal Peer Tutoring for Academic Engagement
    methodology: reciprocal_peer_tutoring
    By engaging students as both learners and tutors, we deepen academic investment and build leadership, because peer-to-peer teaching reinforces learning and fosters responsibility, particularly among students from underresourced communities.