irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $988KEVERY HOUR COUNTS:EVERY HOUR COUNTS: EVERY HOUR COUNTS PROMOTES THE WORK OF BUILDING EXPANDED LEARNING SYSTEMS BY CONVENING KEY STAKEHOLDERS, DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT BEST PRACTICES, DEVELOPING SHARED METRICS FOR QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INFLUENCING POLICY. EVERY HOUR COUNTS PARTNERS INCLUDES INTERMEDIARIES THAT REPRESENT LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 1,400 SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND REACH 500,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Every Hour Counts
National coalition that builds expanded learning systems by convening stakeholders, sharing best practices, developing quality metrics, and influencing policy; partners include intermediaries serving over 1,400 schools and community organizations reaching 500,000 students annually
High-Impact Tutoring Program
Academic recovery initiative providing intensive tutoring in reading and math for students in high-need districts, supported by state funding and implemented through school-community partnerships
NYC Reads Initiative
Collaborative effort to advance literacy through free virtual workshops, book giveaways, and community events in partnership with Brooklyn Book Bodega and Reading Partners
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 3 activities
- Delivers high-impact tutoring in literacy and mathOperates a citywide system of school-community tutoring partnerships, delivering high-impact tutoring to approximately 3,500 students in 65 New York City public schools, focused on literacy and math achievement.
- Influences policy and standards for expanded learning systemsConvenes stakeholders, shares best practices, develops quality metrics, and influences policy to strengthen expanded learning systems nationally, having contributed to models for NYC's Out-of-School Time initiative, New York State's Advantage AfterSchool program, and federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers standards, reaching up to 500,000 students annually through a network of over 1,400 schools and organizations.
- Supports citywide afterschool programs in New York CitySupports over 900 afterschool programs serving more than 119,000 children across New York City public schools, providing enriching learning opportunities through a comprehensive model developed in partnership with community-based and cultural organizations.
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Advances STEM education through educator training and network buildingOffers the STEM Educators Academy for grades 3–8 and operates the NYC STEM Education Network, a coalition that fosters innovation and partnerships to improve STEM learning outcomes in New York City schools.
- Builds capacity of educators and afterschool systemsProvides curricula, training, and technical assistance to K–12 afterschool programs; offers professional development and career support for non-certified educators; and helps align work-based learning with graduation requirements to build sustainable program systems.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Conducts research and publishes organizational impact reportsProduces annual reports summarizing program initiatives, organizational milestones, and sector-wide impact for fiscal years 2020 through 2025, along with a 25th-anniversary retrospective on contributions to the afterschool field.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Expands career-connected learning opportunities for youthFacilitates career-connected learning for students in grades 6–12 through school-day and afterschool activities, including a credit-bearing summer program where high school students teach younger youth and are eligible for paid jobs, in partnership with the Department of Education and Mayor’s Office for Youth Employment.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds and supports community-based afterschool providersProvides funding, coaching, and professional development to over 100 community-based organizations implementing afterschool programs for K–12 youth across New York City’s five boroughs.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Promotes literacy through the NYC Reads InitiativeCollaborates with the Carmel Hill Fund on the NYC Reads Initiative, co-hosting free virtual literacy workshops and Big Book Parties for families, and donating book bundles—including four books, lesson plans, and resources—to local schools.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.72M
Contributions & grants$13.02M95%
Program service revenue$574K4%
Investment income$116K1%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$14.65M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$7.74M
Grants paid out$4.14M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.96M
Cash$7.16M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.06M
Net assets$12.90M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASKIA TRAILL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $325K |
| RASHIDA LADNER SEWARD | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $264K |
| CHIRAG SHAH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $244K |
| DANIELE L BAIERLEIN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $229K |
| CANDACE BRAZIER-THURMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $207K |
| JESSICA DONNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $200K |
| MELANIE D OJEFUA | VICE PRESIDENT, HIGH IMPACT TUTORING | 40 | $147K |
| REBECCA G HARTJE | SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $143K |
board members · 17
- ANDREW KAUFMAN — DIRECTOR
- BRANDON ROBINSON — CHAIR
- DAVID ATTANASIO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PEDOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- ELONER HABTEZGHI — DIRECTOR
- ESTHER DYSON — DIRECTOR
- JE CARR — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BORRERO — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN PEAGRAM — TREASURER
- KAREN LING — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN B BRANDMEYER — VICE CHAIR
- KIMBERLY DOLON — DIRECTOR
- MADELINE OLSEN — DIRECTOR
- MIMI CLARKE COCORAN — SECRETARY
- RACHEL STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- RANDOLPH M NELSON — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Altman Foundation Partner — Has a decade-long partnership supporting ExpandED Schools' work.
- Brooklyn Book Bodega Partner — Collaborates with ExpandED Schools to deliver free literacy workshops and book giveaways for families.
- Carmel Hill Fund Partner — Collaborates on the NYC Reads Initiative to advance literacy.
- Department of Education Partner — Collaborates with ExpandED Schools to deliver career-connected learning programs for middle school students.
- Every Hour Counts Network — Member of the national Every Hour Counts network focused on building expanded learning systems.
- ExpandED Schools Network — Organization referred to in reports as the entity conducting retrospective and ongoing work in the afterschool field.
- Mayor’s Office for Youth Employment Partner — Partners with ExpandED Schools to support middle school students in connecting interests to careers and education pathways.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Partner agency providing funding for afterschool program support
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder providing resources for afterschool program support
- NYC STEM Education Network Coalition — ExpandED Schools leads and participates in the NYC STEM Education Network as a convening organization.
- New York City Government — Primary geographic focus for programs and policy advocacy.
- New York City Public Schools Partner — Partnership to build a high-impact tutoring ecosystem for students impacted by the pandemic.
- New York City public schools Partner — Collaborates with public schools to deliver afterschool and tutoring programs.
- Open Society Foundations Funder — Provided the founding challenge grant that established the organization in 1998.
- Reading Partners Partner — Partners with ExpandED Schools to strengthen home-based literacy through workshops and book distribution.
- STEM Educators Academy Partner — Collaborates with the STEM Educators Academy Graduate Coaches to lead professional development sessions on STEM education.
- The Carmel Hill Fund Funder — Funds ExpandED Schools' work on the NYC Reads Initiative to advance youth literacy.
strategies · 5
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.
- Collaborative Systems Change for Educational Equitymethodology: collaborative_systems_changeBy convening diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions, share best practices, and align on quality metrics and policy, we produce lasting systemic improvements in education because collective action drives sustainable reform across sectors.
- Data-Informed and Research-Driven Field Buildingmethodology: research_to_policyBy generating research, analyzing program data, and translating findings into policy recommendations, we strengthen educational practice and equity because evidence-based decision-making improves programming and influences systemic change at scale.
- High-Impact Tutoring with Academic and Workforce Development Integrationmethodology: high_impact_tutoringBy delivering small-group, frequent, curriculum-aligned tutoring through a pipeline that prepares tutors for certified teaching careers, we improve individual student outcomes and address teacher shortages because academically effective support is coupled with workforce development.
- Identity-Affirming and Youth-Centered Learningmethodology: identity_affirming_educationBy designing learning experiences that affirm student identities and involve youth in decision-making, we promote engagement and belonging because students thrive when they see themselves reflected in their education and have agency in shaping it.
- School-Community Partnership Modelmethodology: school_community_partnershipBy integrating schools and community organizations into unified teams with shared planning, vision, and accountability, we produce holistic student development and academic reinforcement because aligned institutional and community expertise expands learning capacity beyond the classroom.