named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Green Jobs Pipeline
Workforce development program placing alumni in paid roles in environmental sustainability, beekeeping, urban agriculture, arts & culture, and education, with mentorship and career coaching.
Hive Experiences & Educational Workshops
Public and private workshops offering immersive hive inspections, honey tastings, and environmental education for participants aged 8 and older.
School-Based Beekeeping Program
Partnership with New York Harbor School to bring beekeeping and environmental education into classrooms, including hive maintenance on Governors Island.
Urban Beekeeping Fellowship
Paid 12-week program for youth aged 16-24 providing hands-on beekeeping training, environmental advocacy education, and leadership development across Staten Island, Brooklyn, and The Bronx.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 2 activities
- Green Jobs Pipeline for alumni workforce developmentProvides paid early-career work experience, mentorship, and professional skill-building for Urban Beekeeping Fellowship alumni through the Green Jobs Pipeline program. Participants complete 48 hours of work per month over six months (April–September), earning $20–$27 per hour with average stipends of $5,500, placed with Bee U NYC or mission-aligned organizations.
- Urban Beekeeping Fellowship for youthOperates a paid 12-week fellowship program for youth aged 16–24, providing hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy. The program includes mandatory workshops, transportation compensation, and stipends, with recent cohorts serving 31 participants and distributing over $32,000 in stipends.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Hive Experiences and public education programsOffers one-hour Hive Experiences for participants aged 8 and older, including beekeeping suit-up, hive inspections with expert beekeepers, and honey tasting from local and global sources. Also hosts annual community events such as Opening Day at Maker Park, reaching over 1,000 residents through hive demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- NGSS-aligned STEM and environmental education workshopsProvides STEM-focused, NGSS-aligned educational workshops and hive experiences on urban beekeeping, pollinators, and sustainability for schools and external organizations, delivered at the Staten Island site or partner locations.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Environmental Action Projects and community stewardshipImplements and assesses hands-on Environmental Action Projects that engage participants in community environmental stewardship, including urban agriculture, pollinator gardening, composting, crop care, and seasonal planting at community farms and green spaces.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and professional development trainingDevelops workforce and leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership through program activities. Trains alumni to become environmental educators by teaching them to design and deliver hands-on lessons in schools, parks, and community sites.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Program impact evaluation and data collectionMeasures program outcomes through pre- and post-program surveys and annual alumni surveys across five domains: environmental literacy, technical beekeeping knowledge, community engagement, professional development and socio-emotional learning, and career influence. Collects multi-year data to monitor impact on educational and career pathways in the green economy.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Urban apiary management and hive hostingHosts and maintains beehives at Maker Park in Staten Island and Governors Island, supporting approximately 50,000 bees and partnering with institutions like the New York Harbor School to support student learning and pollinator health.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$59K88%
Program service revenue$8K12%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +89.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Andre Ware — Associate Director
- Ateea Kazi — Executive Director
- Jean Renel Saint Jour — Director Of Finance Operations
- Tavion Williams — Director of Development
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Alice Austen House Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Arts & Culture Track for education and visitor services roles.
- Alice Austin House Partner — Board member Zoë Tirado is Director of Education at Alice Austin House, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Astor Apiaries Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Beekeeping & Urban Agriculture Track for shop associate and beekeeping support roles.
- Christodora (Manice Education Center) Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Education & Community Organizing Track for outdoor educator and intern roles.
- Citizens Committee for New York City Funder — Sponsors the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- City Parks Foundation Funder — Provides funding through the Green Fund to support the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- Cuccinello Law Partner — Board Legal Counsel Elizabeth Cuccinello is Attorney at Cuccinello Law, indicating a professional affiliation.
- DJ McManus Foundation Funder — Sponsors the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- Earth Matter NYC Partner — Collaborates with Bee U NYC and the Harbor School to deliver urban beekeeping CTE programming.
- El Puente Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Education & Community Organizing Track for internship roles.
- Green Stinger Beekeeping Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Beekeeping & Urban Agriculture Track for assistant beekeeper roles.
- Harbor School Partner — Partners with Bee U NYC to provide urban beekeeping Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming for high school students.
- IBT Group, LLC Partner — Board member Gary Pachucki is Principal at IBT Group, LLC, indicating a professional affiliation.
- JPMorgan Chase Funder — Sponsors the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship and supports financial inclusion by partnering to help fellows open investment/savings accounts.
- K&R Moelis Foundation Funder — Sponsors the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- La Colmena Partner — Partnered with Bee U NYC for the second Annual Honey Harvest event.
- La Finca Del Sur Partner — Co-hosts the Bronx cohort of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- MakerSpace NYC Partner — Collaborates with Bee U NYC to host beehives at Maker Park in Staten Island.
- MakerSpace NYC Partner — Hosts the Staten Island cohort of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship at Maker Park.
- Mission-aligned partners Partner — Collaborates with mission-aligned partner organizations to provide paid early-career placements through the Green Jobs Pipeline program.
- M涉er Space NYC Partner — Hosted Bee U NYC's three bee hives at Maker Park in Stapleton, Staten Island.
- New York Harbor School Partner — Partnered with Bee U NYC to bring beekeeping and environmental education into the classroom and host hives on Governors Island.
- Oyate Group Partner — Co-hosts the Bronx cohort of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- Promethian Consulting Group Partner — Board member Sean Reilly is Partner at Promethian Consulting Group, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Queer Van Kult Partner — Board member Zoë Tirado is Co-Founder of Queer Van Kult, indicating organizational affiliation.
- Summerfield Foundation Funder — Sponsors the 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- Tarang Partner — Board Vice Chair Siri Chillara is Founder of Tarang, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Weeksvile Heritage Center Partner — Hosts the Brooklyn cohort of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship.
- Weeksville Heritage Center Partner — Hosts Green Jobs Pipeline participants in the Arts & Culture Track for education and community engagement roles.
- Weeksville Heritage Center Partner — Hosts a Bee U NYC hive site, supporting beekeeping and community programming.
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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.
- Continuum of Youth Engagement into Adulthoodmethodology: continuum-of-engagementBy designing programs that support participants from youth through early adulthood, the organization builds long-term personal and professional development, because sustained engagement increases skill retention, mentorship opportunities, and successful transitions into green economy careers.
- Equity-Centered Recruitment and Community Regenerationmethodology: equity-focused recruitmentBy transforming underutilized urban spaces into hubs for ecological and educational programming while intentionally recruiting youth from communities underrepresented in green jobs, the organization advances environmental justice, because reclaiming neglected spaces and prioritizing equity creates inclusive access to green careers and strengthens community ownership of environmental stewardship.
- Integrated Experiential Learning for Science, Civic, and Workforce Developmentmethodology: integrated-science-civic-workforce-developmentBy integrating urban beekeeping with science education, civic engagement, and workforce training, the organization supports both ecological health and youth advancement, because real-world, immersive experiences in biology, sustainability, and community stewardship create deeper learning and more viable career pathways in the green economy.
- Urban Beekeeping as a Gateway to Green Engagementmethodology: gateway-engagementBy using urban beekeeping as an accessible and engaging entry point, the organization fosters youth participation in environmental education, leadership development, and green career pathways, because hands-on connection to nature increases motivation, confidence, and sustained involvement in STEM and sustainability fields.