irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $135KTHE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE ENROLLED FOR CARE AT PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE CENTERS, DAY CARE HOMES, AND ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Programs
Optional after-school offerings in clubs, sports, and academic support, driven by student interest and led by school staff or community partners.
Career-Connected Learning
Initiative offering internships, apprenticeships, employer partnerships, job shadowing, and mentoring to connect classroom learning with real-world professional experiences.
College Partnerships
Program providing college advising, application and financial aid support, campus visits, and workshops to ensure 100% of seniors are accepted to college.
EPIC Education
Competency-based learning model centered on Empowerment, Personalization, Inclusion and Service, and Collective Responsibility, integrating academic, social, and professional skills through interdisciplinary, culturally responsive instruction.
Rite of Passage
Weekly brotherhood and sisterhood groups supporting identity development, positive peer relationships, and social-emotional growth.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Delivers college readiness instructionProvides college readiness instruction specifically tailored for Black and Brown youth to prepare them for success in higher education, with 100% of graduating seniors accepted to colleges including NYU, Spelman College, Howard University, and Syracuse University.
- Facilitates college partnerships for post-secondary successRuns a College Partnerships program that connects students with higher education institutions to support their transition and success in post-secondary education.
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Conducts student admissions via public lotteryConducts an annual admissions lottery to enroll students, with results communicated by mail, email, and/or phone call, and made publicly available on the school’s website.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Implements EPIC Education instructional modelUses EPIC Education, a school-wide instructional model based on project-based, interdisciplinary learning that integrates academic knowledge with personal, social, and professional skill development.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Offers career-connected learning programsOperates a Career-Connected Learning program that integrates real-world work experiences with academic instruction, including internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, mentoring, site visits, and guest speaker sessions with industry leaders in tech, finance, and creative industries to build professional skills and networks.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides after-school programs and extracurricular activitiesOffers optional after-school programs from 4:00 to 5:30 PM on Tuesdays through Thursdays, including academic supports, clubs, sports, and leadership-building activities that promote creativity and community engagement.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provides nutritious meals and snacks through CACFPParticipates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to provide nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled students, supporting their health and readiness to learn.
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Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Supports student identity and peer development through Rite of PassageOperates weekly brotherhood and sisterhood groups via the Rite of Passage program to support student identity development and foster positive peer relationships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.14M
Contributions & grants$755K7%
Program service revenue$9.38M93%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11.94M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$47.37M
Cash$898K
Investments$0
Liabilities$48.55M
Net assets$-1.18M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CLEMENTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $211K |
| NATALIE FERRELL | CO-FOUNDER & YOUTH DEVELOP | 40 | $201K |
| CHRISTIPHER FLEMING | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMP | 40 | $120K |
| CATHLEEN COLLAZO | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING | 40 | $114K |
| ROBERT GULYA | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PERSONALIZE LEARNING | 40 | $109K |
| GAYLENE ALEXIS | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADAPTIVE OPERATIONS | 40 | $102K |
board members · 10
- ALVAREZ SYMONETTE — CHAIR
- JANE KEHOE-HIGGINS — TRUSTEE
- JOHN DUVAL — TRUSTEE
- KUNJAN MEHTA — TRUSTEE
- MAYLING BLANCO — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL BUSCH — VICE CHAIR
- PAUL ORTIZ — TRUSTEE
- REMA DAVIS — SECRETARY
- STEVEN CHIN — TRUSTEE
- YERO HODGES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AmeriCorps VISTA Government — John Clemente served as a VISTA member, working with foster teens and adjudicated youth, reflecting a prior service role with a federal anti-poverty program.
- College Partnerships Partner — Collaborates with higher education institutions to support student pathways to and through college.
- Frantz Gonzalez Partner — Featured community member exemplifying the 'Be A Beacon' value
- Howard University Partner — College acceptance destination and part of college partnership network supporting student access and success
- NYU Partner — College acceptance destination and part of college partnership network supporting student access and success
- New York City Teaching Fellows Network — John Clemente was an inaugural member, indicating affiliation with a program focused on training teachers for urban public schools.
- South Bronx Community Network — Serves as a neighborhood anchor institution fostering academic excellence and community resilience through institutional partnerships.
- Spelman College Partner — College acceptance destination and part of college partnership network supporting student access and success
- Syracuse University Partner — College acceptance destination and part of college partnership network supporting student access and success
- Tamara Frith Partner — 10th grade Learning Coach and Alumni Support Specialist supporting scholar development.
- Teaching Matters Partner — Former employer and organizational affiliation where John Clemente led instructional coaching initiatives prior to founding South Bronx Community Charter High School.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Receives federal reimbursements through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) administered by the USDA.
- industry leaders in tech, finance, creative industries, and more Partner — Collaborates with industry leaders to provide internships, apprenticeships, and career exposure opportunities for students.
- partner community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to deliver after-school programs on occasion.
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.
- Asset-Based and Liberatory Youth Developmentmethodology: liberatory_educationBy centering diversity, equity, and inclusion and leveraging students’ lived experiences as strengths, the school fosters transformative personal and community advocacy, because affirming intersectional identities dismantles oppressive systems and builds empowered learners.
- Competency-Based Education for Postsecondary Readinessmethodology: competency-based_educationBy structuring learning around mastery of defined skills and competencies rather than seat time, students develop deeper understanding and are better prepared for postsecondary success, because progression is tied directly to demonstrated ability and real-world readiness.
- Culturally Responsive and Relevant Education Modelmethodology: culturally_responsive_teachingBy aligning curriculum and instruction with students' cultural identities and lived experiences, the school increases engagement and equity, because students see themselves reflected in their learning and are more motivated to succeed.
- Project- and Experiential-Based College and Career Readinessmethodology: project-based_learningBy integrating project-based learning, real-world work experiences, and direct college exposure, students gain clarity and readiness for postsecondary pathways, because hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences demystify higher education and professional fields while building applicable skills.