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THE GO PROJECT INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 271411019 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B28 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · goprojectnyc.org
revenue
$429K
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$4.2M
employees
0
volunteers
190
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

GO PROVIDES CRITICAL ACADEMIC & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, STARTING IN THE EARLY ELEMENTARY YEARS.

profile · synthesized from sources

THE GO PROJECT INC provides free, year-round academic and social-emotional support to K-8 public school students in New York City who are behind grade level in literacy or math. The organization serves students from low-income families, offering Saturday and summer programming with small-group instruction led by experienced teachers. Students remain in the program from early elementary through 8th grade to ensure sustained academic progress.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

GO Families
Family support program offering workshops on financial literacy, mental wellness, IEP navigation, and school transitions, along with resource referrals and translation support.
GO School
Year-round Saturday academic program for K-8 students focusing on math, literacy, and social-emotional learning with small-group instruction and a 1:4 adult-to-student ratio.
GO Summer
Five-week, full-day summer program providing academic instruction in the mornings and enrichment activities such as visual art, dance, theater, martial arts, and STEM in the afternoons, including field trips.
Weekday Intervention
High-impact tutoring for students needing additional support, consisting of one-on-one or small-group sessions three times a week for 30 minutes, with a minimum of 20 sessions per student.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 2 activities
    • Long-term student success tracking
      Monitors long-term outcomes of alumni, including high school graduation and college enrollment. Reports that 91% of GO alumni graduate high school on time (compared to 84% citywide), maintain a higher average 9th-grade GPA (83% vs. 76%), and enroll in four-year colleges at double the citywide rate (80%).
    • Monitoring and reporting student academic outcomes
      Tracks and reports student progress, with 91% of students achieving expected grade-level growth or higher in literacy and 88% in math during the 2024–25 school year. Shares academic progress reports with families at the end of each program cycle to support transparency and engagement.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Academic and social-emotional development from early elementary years
      Provides ongoing academic and social-emotional support to children beginning in 1st grade, helping shy or struggling students become more engaged learners. Programs are delivered in partnership with over 30 public schools and coordinated with families and educators to identify students who will benefit most.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Career exposure and enrichment programming
      Organizes industry visits for middle school students during summer to expose them to career environments and professionals. Also engages corporate volunteer groups and individual volunteers to support student enrichment classes on summer weekdays and Saturday mornings during fall and spring semesters.
  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Distribution of educational resources to families
      Provides books to students and families through biannual book fairs in April and December, and distributes MetroCards to families with demonstrated financial need to ensure access to programming. Also provides comprehensive resources to families of children struggling in NYC public schools.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Family support and workshop programming
      Offers year-round family workshops on topics including financial literacy, health, mental wellness, bullying prevention, IEP navigation, and supporting student learning, with translation services available. Workshops are held on GO School Saturdays and other scheduled events to engage families as partners in education.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • High-impact tutoring program
      Delivers targeted, high-impact tutoring in reading and math through one-on-one or small-group sessions three times per week for 30 minutes, with each student participating in at least 20 sessions annually. Focuses on early intervention starting in 1st grade to build foundational skills and confidence.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Program expansion and site operations
      Operates academic programs across multiple campuses, including the Berkeley Carroll campus and a newly launched site in Brooklyn. Programming for the 2025–2026 school year is scheduled on Saturdays at these locations, with headquarters based in New York, NY.
  • High School Placement Support 1 activity
    • Student transition and school placement support
      Provides bridge programming and guidance for 5th and 8th graders and their families to support successful transitions to middle and high school, including school application process navigation. In recent years, 84% of rising 6th graders and 94% of rising 9th graders enrolled in high-performing schools, exceeding citywide averages.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Year-round academic support for K-8 students
      Provides free, year-round academic programming in math, literacy, and social-emotional learning for K–8 students through small-group and one-on-one instruction on Saturdays during the school year and a 5-week full-day summer program. Delivers over 200 hours of additional instruction annually, with students achieving an average of 4 additional months of academic gains in Math and ELA each year.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Youth internship and leadership development
      Operates a five-week summer internship program for high school students who support instruction in K–4 classrooms. Also offers limited post-8th-grade internship opportunities, fostering leadership and service among alumni and older students.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$429K
Contributions & grants$393K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$37K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$876K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.34M
Cash$3.02M
Investments$938K
Liabilities$100K
Net assets$4.24M
Liquid reserves41.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -91.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 23
  • ALEXA VON TOBET — DIRECTOR
  • AMY WONG — DIRECTOR
  • ANDIE KULLY — DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
  • BELLE BURDEN — DIRECTOR
  • CEM KORAY — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES JOHNSTON — TREASURER
  • CHRISTINE ANDERSON — CHAIR
  • CREE HARLAND — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL BERGER — DIRECTOR
  • DOMINIQUE SCHULTE — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • LEE MILLSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • LISA WALLER — DIRECTOR
  • MARLAINE OLINICK — CO-CHAIR
  • MELANIE WHELAN — CO-CHAIR
  • PETER H GILMAN — DIRECTOR
  • PHILIP KASSEN — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL BACHNER — DIRECTOR
  • RAJ MAHAJAN — DIRECTOR
  • REV JULIA OFFINGER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBBIE PENNOYER — DIRECTOR
  • SALLY ZUNINO — DIRECTOR
  • VASUDHA SAXENA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41

Who they work with

  • 30 public schools Partner — Partners with over 30 public schools in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn to deliver academic programming.
  • 6 host site schools Partner — Operates programs at 6 host site schools across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  • Berkeley Carroll Partner — Hosts GO Project programming at its campus in Brooklyn
  • Berkeley Carroll Partner — Hosts GO Project programs at its campus for enrolled students.
  • Brooklyn Brownstone School Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • Earth School Partner — Collaborates with GO Project to provide early intervention academic support to students.
  • Grace Church School Partner — Hosts GO Project programming at its campuses in New York
  • Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
  • LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • Manhattan Charter School Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • Neighborhood School Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 001 Alfred E. Smith Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 002 Meyer London Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 003 Charrette School Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 020 Anna Silver Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 033 Chelse Prep Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 124 Yung Wing Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 130 Hernando De Soto Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 133 William A. Butler Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 142 Amalia Castro Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 169 Sunset Park Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 184 Shuang Wen Partner — Public school partner in Manhattan collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 282 Park Slope School Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 59 The Dawn Best School Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 67 Charles A. Dorsey Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
  • P.S. 770 New American Academy Partner — Public school partner in Brooklyn collaborating with GO Project to support student selection and success.
+ 11 more
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.

  • Culturally Responsive and Community-Centered Programming
    methodology: culturally-responsive_education
    By centering student, family, and community voices and employing culturally-responsive education, we address systemic inequities because inclusive, representative practices increase relevance, belonging, and engagement in learning.
  • Early and Sustained Intervention
    methodology: early_and_sustained_intervention
    By enrolling students in kindergarten through 2nd grade and providing continuous academic and social-emotional support through 8th grade, we prevent widening of learning gaps and promote long-term academic success because early, sustained engagement addresses root causes of educational inequity before they compound.
  • Holistic and Integrated Student-Family Support
    methodology: holistic_and_integrated_programming
    By combining academic programming with family resources and community engagement, we improve student outcomes because student success is deeply influenced by family stability and access to supportive services, which amplifies the impact of direct instruction.