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CEC STUYVESANT COVE INC
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 522440116 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C30 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · solar1.org
revenue
$7.4M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$3.9M
employees
69
volunteers
149
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO DESIGN AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT FOSTERS SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY IN DIVERSE URBAN ENVIRONMENTS. WE EMPOWER LEARNING THAT CHANGES THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESILIENCE BY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING A DIVERSE SET OF STAKEHOLDERS AND BENEFICIARIES. OUR PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES EXPLORE NEW WAYS OF LIVING AND WORKING THAT ARE MORE ADAPTIVE TO A CHANGING WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Solar One is a New York City-based nonprofit that provides environmental education, workforce development, and community engagement programs focused on sustainability and climate resilience. The organization operates the Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park, offering STEM education for K–12 students, teacher training, and hands-on learning in renewable energy and green building. It also runs green workforce training programs and advocates for equitable access to solar energy in affordable housing.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Affordable Solar for Affordable Housing
Policy initiative advocating for a “Direct Pay” mechanism in NYC’s Solar and Storage Property Tax Abatement program to enable tax-exempt organizations and affordable housing providers to access solar incentives.
Climate and Education Resilience Task Force
Advocacy initiative that contributed to the adoption of statewide climate education requirements in New York, integrating climate literacy across K–12 curricula beginning in 2027.
Green Workforce Training Programs
Free hands-on training in solar installation, construction, HVAC, green building operations, and environmental remediation for New Yorkers in underserved communities, delivered through the Bronx and Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub and the Workforce Training Center in Long Island City.
Solar One Environmental Education Center
Two-story facility at Stuyvesant Cove Park offering STEM education, field trips, teacher training, and community events focused on sustainability, climate change, and resiliency using hands-on demonstrations and a solar-powered, flood-resistant building as a learning tool.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Clean Energy Workforce Training 2 activities
    • Build capacity through regional clean energy partnerships
      Serves as a key education and training partner for the Bronx and Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub, enhancing regional capacity for clean energy workforce development and community engagement.
    • Offer free workforce training in green economy sectors
      Provides free workforce training programs in solar installation, construction, HVAC, green building operations, and environmental remediation to prepare individuals for employment in green economy fields.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver K–12 STEM and teacher professional development programs
      Provides STEM education and field trips for K–12 students from NYC public schools, delivers climate-focused curriculum to nearly 40,000 students across NYC and Newark, NJ, and offers professional development for teachers to integrate climate change topics into STEM instruction.
  • Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Deliver education and training on urban sustainability and climate resilience
      Designs and delivers education, training, and technical assistance programs to promote sustainability and resilience in urban environments, including climate adaptation strategies for individuals and communities. Programs are delivered through partnerships with schools and community organizations across New York City.
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
    • Generate renewable energy with solar array and battery storage for emergency use
      Operates a 21kW solar array with battery storage at its environmental education center, enabling the facility to generate renewable energy and provide emergency power to nearby residents during outages.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host community events focused on climate justice and sustainability
      Organizes public events such as City of Water Day and seasonal community programming at Stuyvesant Cove Park, offering hands-on activities related to urban ecology, climate justice, and sustainability for participants of all ages.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Operate an environmental education center for STEM and sustainability programming
      Operates a 6,400 square foot, two-story environmental education center at Stuyvesant Cove Park that houses classrooms for STEM education, community functions, and workshops on sustainability, climate change, and resiliency, serving K–12 students, teachers, and the public.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer events to maintain urban park ecosystems
      Organizes volunteer events such as Spring Chop & Drop to maintain Stuyvesant Cove Park, supporting local ecosystem health through community-led stewardship activities.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) in renewable energy and green careers
      Delivers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to high school students, including curriculum on solar power, battery energy storage, and NYC’s power grid, while preparing students for careers in renewable energy and the green economy through partnerships with public schools.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Support community solar projects across New York State
      Supports community solar initiatives that have achieved approximately 400,000 household subscriptions across New York State, expanding access to renewable energy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.42M
Contributions & grants$5.42M73%
Program service revenue$2.04M28%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-46K
expenses
Total expenses$8.10M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$5.64M
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.80M
Cash$1.74M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.90M
Net assets$3.90M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN LEVIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $289K
NANCY WEBER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $176K
SARA RADELET CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 35 $165K
ALYSHA WILLIS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 35 $144K
SHINN YANG MANAGING DIRECTOR FINANCE 35 $142K
KAREN ALSEN MD OF EDUCATION 35 $133K
MAXWELL LEVITZKE MD OF WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING 35 $133K
ANIKA WISTER-JONES MD HERE COMES SOLAR 35 $129K
SARAH PIDGEON CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU JAN 2024) 35 $14K
board members · 16
  • AMY C POSTER — TREASURER
  • ANN DAVLIN — SECRETARY
  • BRIAN FIELDING — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS CASEY — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • DAN NALAWADE — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • DAVID CROTTY — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • DAVID EHRENBERG — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • DONNA DE COSTANZO — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BEAUDOIN — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JANE R CROTTY — CHAIR
  • JEFF SULLIVAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JULIE GALLANTY — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • LEE ANNE HAGEL — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • MAJORA CARTER — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA MCKINNON GRAYSON — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • TERRI RUTTER — BOARD DIRECTOR (THRU AUG 2024)
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Amistad Dual Language School Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • BIG Partner — Collaborated with CEC Stuyvesant Cove Inc on the design and development of the Solar One Environmental Education Center.
  • BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group Partner — Architect of the Solar One Environmental Education Center, responsible for the design that integrates sustainability, resiliency, and community engagement.
  • Bronx Design & Construction Academy Partner — Hosts Solar One’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) lessons on solar power for students.
  • Bronx Design and Construction Academy Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
  • Bronx and Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub Partner — Key education and training partner for workforce development programs.
  • Brooklyn STEAM Center Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • Brooklyn Technical High School Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • City of New York Government — Partnered with CEC Stuyvesant Cove Inc on the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, including the development of the Solar One Environmental Education Center.
  • Gilbane Building Company Partner — Construction manager for the Solar One Environmental Education Center, implementing sustainable and resilient building practices during construction.
  • Health, Arts, Robotics and Technology High School Partner — Partner school receiving energy storage curriculum during the 2025-26 academic year.
  • Health, Arts, Robotics and Technology High School Partner — Partners with Solar One to deliver a training program preparing students for renewable energy careers.
  • Here Comes Solar Partner — Collaborates with Here Comes Solar, whose Managing Director is quoted in support of community solar initiatives.
  • High School for Enterprise, Business & Technology Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • MNLA Partner — Collaborated with CEC Stuyvesant Cove Inc on landscape design and park system integration as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.
  • NYC Economic Development Corporation Government — Manages Stuy Cove Park in partnership with Solar One.
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborated on the development of the Solar One Environmental Education Center to support K-12 STEM education and teacher professional development.
  • New York City Economic Development Corporation Government — Public agency supporting Solar One’s environmental education initiatives, including the new energy storage curriculum.
  • New York City Economic Development Corporation Partner — Partnered with Solar One to develop and construct the Solar One Environmental Education Center, managing the project on behalf of Solar One.
  • NineDot Energy Partner — Collaborates on developing and delivering energy storage curriculum for high school students.
  • NineDot Energy Partner — Collaborates on educational initiatives related to battery energy storage and renewable energy career training.
  • NineDot Energy Partner — Educational partnership on battery energy storage and green career pathways.
  • ONE Architecture & Urbanism Partner — Collaborated on the design and integration of park systems with flood mitigation features in the East River Park renewal project.
  • P.S. 22R Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • Queens Collegiate Partner — Partner school participating in Sustainability Grant projects.
  • Solar One Network — CEC Stuyvesant Cove Inc operates under the name Solar One
  • Solar One Network — CEC Stuyvesant Cove, Inc. operates under the name Solar One.
  • Stuyvesant Cove Park Assn. Partner — Solar One collaborates with Stuyvesant Cove Park Assn. as part of its partner organizations in sustainability and community initiatives.
  • The School for Cooperative Technical Education Partner — Partner school receiving energy storage curriculum during the 2025-26 academic year.
  • Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School Partner — Partner school receiving energy storage curriculum during the 2025-26 academic year.
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.

  • Community Solar for Energy Access
    methodology: community_solar_model
    By expanding access to solar energy through shared subscription models, we enable non-homeowners and multi-unit building residents to benefit from renewable energy because inclusive financial models remove structural barriers to clean energy adoption.
  • Education and Training for Urban Sustainability
    methodology: education-and-training-for-sustainability
    By using innovative education, training, and technical assistance, we shift stakeholder understanding and behavior around urban sustainability and resilience because structured learning builds capacity for systemic change.
  • Equity-Centered Climate Justice Framework
    methodology: climate_justice
    By centering programs in climate justice and prioritizing communities most impacted by environmental injustice, we advance equitable sustainability outcomes because community-driven design ensures relevance, access, and long-term engagement.
  • Experiential Education for Behavior Change
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging diverse urban communities in hands-on, immersive learning about energy and climate resilience, we shift mindsets and behaviors because experiential understanding leads to deeper personal and collective action.
  • Immersive Learning Through Building Design
    methodology: immersive_learning_through_building_design
    By using a solar-powered, climate-resilient building as a living educational model, we demonstrate sustainable infrastructure and adaptation strategies because immersive, visible examples make abstract concepts tangible and replicable.