irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $123KSummer STEAM Camp- A six-week on-site program offered outdoor activities that included rock climbing, canoeing, and chess for 50 high needs youth. Activities fostered team building, social emotional learning, and life skills while reinforcing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Students learned coding and computer design. Students explored equestrian careers and horseback riding. Chess, basketball, dance, and arts and crafts were also studied. ALL campers participated in a science club learning about building solar powered cars, electronic robots built from scratch, and detecting acids and bases. Thirteen former P.E.A.C.E students were hired for summer youth employment opportunities. Job training included work habits and financial literacy sessions. P.E.A.C.E. is an acronym for Partnerships in Education to Avoid Criminal Justice System Entry, and our mission is to reduce educational inequity and prevent drug abuse by providing enrichment opportunities for the children of our community. All activities helped support our mission in the post pandemic climate.
- #2 $6KCHESS 40 high needs students learned the fundamentals of chess while those expressing interest became members of the ChessPEACES team that practices weekdays and Saturdays. Monies support the purchase of materials along with the salary of the chess coach.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool Academic Enrichment
Provides homework assistance, tutoring, and academic enrichment in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking during afterschool hours. Includes SEL/character development, financial literacy, and STEAM activities to support positive decision-making and gang prevention.
Chess P.E.A.C.E.s
Chess program teaching strategic thinking and teamwork to high-needs students. Includes weekday and Saturday practice, participation in intramural tournaments, and partnerships with local chess teams and the African American Museum of Nassau County.
Community Service Projects
Organizes community giving initiatives such as turkey donations for Thanksgiving and toy drives during the holidays in partnership with Island Harvest, Toys for Tots, and AGS Systems.
Kings and Queens Youth Leadership Initiative
Youth leadership program in partnership with Reign 4 Life and 2nd Chance Reentry, focusing on mentoring, critical thinking, and positive decision-making to build leadership skills among at-risk youth.
P.E.A.C.E. Robotics Squad #14969
Youth robotics team engaged in coding, engineering, and teamwork. Participates in competitions and has won awards such as the Presentation Award for project-based learning.
Summer STEAM Camp
Full-day summer program offering inquiry-based learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Features hands-on projects like building solar-powered cars and robots, 3D printing at Adelphi University, swimming, field trips, and career exploration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer STEAM enrichment camp for youthOperates an annual summer program, including a full-day Summer STEAM Camp running for multiple weeks in July and August, serving high-needs youth with activities in coding, robotics, solar power, chemistry, 3D design and printing, gardening, swimming, field trips, career exploration, and mentoring. The 2018 and 2019 iterations served up to 30–75 campers with income-based scholarships available.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Summer youth employment programHired 13 former program participants for summer employment with training in work habits and financial literacy, integrating youth leadership and workforce development into program operations.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Weekly food distribution and holiday food/gift drivesHosts a weekly food distribution event every Tuesday and organizes annual holiday events including turkey distribution at Thanksgiving and a holiday party with toy donations for children and staff, supported through partnerships with Island Harvest, AGS Systems, and Toys for Tots.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Year-round after-school program with academic and character supportOperates a year-round after-school program from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm that provides free homework assistance, tutoring, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning (SEL), character development, financial literacy, decision-making skills, and STEAM activities for enrolled children. The program also includes structured activities such as chess, FIRST LEGO League robotics, and chapter book reading.
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Youth & Community Chess Education 1 activity
- Youth chess instruction and tournament programmingProvides regular chess instruction to 40 high-needs students, supports a competitive team (ChessPEACES) with weekday and Saturday practice sessions, and hosts the annual "Ms. V-" Chess Tournament in honor of Ms. Veronica Deans.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and mentoring initiativesEngages youth in leadership development through structured mentoring programs and team-based learning, including participation in robotics competitions such as FIRST LEGO League, where the team won a Presentation Award.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$164K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$164K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$114K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -45.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Bridgette Waite-Wilson — Trustee
- Devin Thornburg — Trustee
- Katrina Brown — Trustee, Building Management
- Patricia Dalmazio- Esq — Trustee
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- 2nd Chance Reentry Partner — Partner organization in the Kings and Queens Youth Leadership Initiative.
- AGS Systems Partner — Provides support for the Christmas/Holiday Party and donates toys for children and staff.
- Adelphi University Partner — Collaborates on Summer STEAM Camp activities including access to the Design Lab for 3D printing and mentoring by faculty.
- Adelphi University Partner — Partner in providing mentoring, 3D printing access, and educational activities for students.
- Adelphi University Partner — Partnership through the Levermore Global Scholars program providing college students with community service opportunities working directly with program children.
- Adelphi University Partner — Proud partner in the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center initiative.
- Adelphi University Partner — Sponsor and supporting partner of the afterschool program
- Adelphi University Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center Partner — Sponsor and supporting partner focused on racial healing and transformation
- African American Museum of Nassau County Partner — Partner in providing educational and cultural enrichment for students.
- African American Museum of Nassau County Partner — Partners with PEACE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INC to promote and host chess activities.
- Anthony Heath Partner — Coach of the P.E.A.C.E. Robotics Squad
- Baldwin Step Team Partner — Performed at PEACE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INC's talent show fundraiser as part of a salute to Black History Month.
- Bethlehem of Judea Baptist Church Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Cathedral of the Incarnation Episcopal Church Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Garden City Welcoming Club Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Hempstead Police Department Partner — Partner in the afterschool program to support youth engagement and crime prevention.
- Hispanic Counseling Center Partner — Partner in supporting student development and well-being.
- Island Harvest Partner — Partner in food distribution efforts, including providing turkeys for families at Thanksgiving.
- Leslie Digital Imaging, LLC. Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Memorial Presbyterian Church Partner — Supporting sponsor and community partner
- Mr. Chris Partner — Performed spoken word at the organization's talent show fundraiser.
- Nassau County Department of Parks and Recreation Partner — Partner in providing recreational and educational programming for youth.
- Nassau County Girl Scouts of America Partner — Partner in youth development and enrichment programming.
- Nassau County Office of Youth Services Government — Public agency funder and supporting partner
- Network for Good Funder — Funding partner supporting the organization's mission
- Reign 4 Life Partner — Partner organization in the Kings and Queens Youth Leadership Initiative.
- Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Partner — Sponsor and supporting partner through Adelphi University
- Town of Hempstead Chess Team Partner — Participates in annual intramural chess events with PEACE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
- Toys for Tots Partner — Provides toy donations for the holiday program.
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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.
- Education and Character Building to Prevent Justice System Involvementmethodology: education-to-prevent-justice-involvementBy providing community-based education, character-building workshops, and mentoring, the organization aims to prevent youth entry into the criminal justice system, because strong educational foundations and positive social development increase resilience against gang involvement and risky behaviors.
- Integrated STEAM and Life Skills for Holistic Developmentmethodology: integrated_steam_educationBy combining STEAM education with hands-on learning and life skills, the organization supports comprehensive youth development, because integrating academic rigor with real-world application fosters engagement, cognitive growth, and long-term decision-making capacity.
- Structured Enrichment as Behavioral Diversionmethodology: enrichment-to-prevent-risk-behaviorsBy offering supervised academic and social enrichment during high-risk hours, the organization reduces the likelihood of youth drug abuse and street-based harm, because structured, engaging activities serve as a protective alternative to negative environmental influences.