irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $38KAT THE TABLE'S CONSULTING WORK DRAWS ON OUR TEAM'S DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE POLICY AND PRACTICE TO HELP IMPROVE SYSTEMS AND OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY, PARTICULARLY STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE IN GRADES 8 AND UP. THIS YEAR, WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONSULTATION FOR FOUR DIFFERENT NONPROFIT PARTNERS. WE CONDUCTED WEEKLY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS FOR COLLEGE SPECIALISTS, HELPED ADMINISTER A STEM-FOCUSED SCHOLARSHIP FUND, HELD COLLEGE-FOCUSED TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS FOR COACHES IN THE CITYWIDE FAIR FUTURES INITIATIVE, AND MAINTAINED WEB-BASED TOOLS AND UTILITIES THAT WERE USED ACROSS OUR SECTOR.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
College Tutoring and Advising
Provides long-term, high-quality tutoring and academic advising to college students currently and formerly in foster care, supporting over 150 students annually
High School Scorecard Tool
Web-based utility that uses open-source data to help middle school students in foster care and their families navigate NYC's high school choice process by comparing schools on graduation rates, commute times, admissions methods, and safety
STEM Scholarship Support
Helps administer a need-based scholarship fund for students from foster care planning to enroll in STEM majors, including outreach, application support, and program management
Technical Assistance and Consulting
Offers fee-for-service consultation to nonprofit partners, including training, program evaluation, and support for college success initiatives targeting youth in foster care
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Academic and systemic barrier support for college students from foster careSupports college students with foster care experience who face significant academic and systemic challenges, including those returning from academic probation, dismissed from school, or without a high school diploma. Students supported through this program have demonstrated strong academic outcomes, including high semester GPAs and graduation rates above the population average.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Capacity building and technical assistance for education and foster care professionalsProvides training, technical assistance, and program support to organizations and staff working at the intersection of education and foster care. Activities include weekly technical assistance sessions, college-focused trainings and workshops, direct consultation for agency staff, and delivery of 288 hours of capacity-building services in one year.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community-building events and student recognition programsHosts annual in-person events such as Student Celebrations, Friendsgiving, and Winter Socials to build community among students and tutors. Events include personalized certificates, gift cards, raffles (including GrubHub cards and travel prizes), and public recognition of academic achievements like degree completion and licensure exams.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency financial assistance for college students with foster care experienceOffers emergency financial aid to college students facing crises related to housing, food, utilities, and transportation. Also provides academic preparation support and distributes laptops and digital writing pads through a school supplies fund.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Long-term virtual tutoring and academic advising for students in foster careProvides weekly, one-on-one virtual tutoring and academic advising to students in foster care, continuing through high school graduation and beyond. Tutors are full-time staff members, each supporting 15–17 students, with support available regardless of age, GPA, or academic history.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Outreach and volunteer education programsProvides math education outreach and tutors incarcerated individuals preparing for their GED. Volunteers with adult literacy programs, including as tutors through the Brooklyn Public Library, serving immigrant and non-native English-speaking populations.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship programs for students in foster care pursuing STEM fieldsAdministers a need-based scholarship fund for students from foster care planning to enroll in STEM majors, and supports its implementation through training and technical oversight as part of broader college success initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- High School Scorecard tool development and useDeveloped and maintains the High School Scorecard, an open-source data tool that helps middle school students in foster care and their families compare NYC high schools based on commute times, graduation rates, admissions methods, and safety metrics. Preliminary evidence indicates the tool is narrowing the high school quality gap for these students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$1.04M82%
Program service revenue$232K18%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$545K
Cash$429K
Investments$0
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$463K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ZINK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95K |
board members · 9
- BRAD HARGREAVES — PRESIDENT
- GABRIELLE RODRIGUEZ — VP, PROGRAMMING
- JEN KEISER GORDON — SECRETARY
- JULIE SEGOVIA — DIRECTOR
- MORGAN MCCRAY — TREASURER
- NICOLE WONG — DIRECTOR
- ROSE SCHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- SHENIQUA ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- TIANA BARNWELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- American Eagle Outfitters Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Board of Directors with lived experience of foster care Coalition — Majority of the board has lived experience in foster care, informing organizational accountability and values.
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Volunteer partnership in delivering adult literacy tutoring services
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY’s Foster Youth College Success Initiative to serve eligible students.
- City & State NY Partner — Conducted and published an interview with At the Table's Executive Director discussing the organization's approach to educational support for students with foster care experience.
- City Beet Kitchens Partner — Partnered to provide a Juneteenth-inspired meal at the Student Celebration, prepared by guest chefs Boel Ben and Jamel Woods.
- City Beet Kitchens Partner — Provided catered food for At the Table's first Student Celebration event.
- City Beet Kitchens Partner — Provided food for the Friendsgiving celebration.
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- DJ McManus Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Fair Futures Initiative Partner — Partner organization for which At The Table held college-focused trainings and workshops for coaches.
- GiveLively Partner — Platform used to process online donations.
- Harman Family Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Ichigo Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Literacy Partners Partner — Volunteer-based collaboration in adult literacy programming for immigrants and non-native English speakers
- Meoh Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- New York Collective of Radical Educators Partner — Collaborative involvement in teacher study groups and social justice education initiatives
- Paul Hastings LLP Partner — Hosted the Friendsgiving event at their midtown Manhattan offices.
- SNAP Government — Government benefits program on which many students depend; referenced in context of potential funding cuts affecting student support needs.
- Safe Horizon Partner — Participation in advocacy efforts for survivors of domestic violence
- Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Southwest Airlines Funder — Provided a donated round-trip plane ticket as a raffle prize for students at the Student Celebration.
- The Center Partner — Hosted the Second Annual Student Celebration at its cultural facility in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
- The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Ticket to Dream/Famous Footwear Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- Tiger Foundation Funder — Contributed $1,000 or more to At the Table
- organizations aligned with addressing injustices in education and child welfare Partner — Partners with other organizations working to address systemic injustices in education and child welfare systems.
- other organizations that can bring value to students beyond education Partner — Builds partnerships with organizations that can support students’ non-academic needs and goals.
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 Tutoring Modelmethodology: collaborative_tutoring_modelBy engaging students as equal partners in tutoring rather than positioning tutors as authority figures, the organization fosters agency and shared problem-solving, which increases engagement and learning outcomes—especially for students historically disempowered by traditional education systems.
- Community-Belonging Through Shared Experiencesmethodology: community_belongingBy creating inclusive spaces through shared meals, music, and holiday gatherings, the organization strengthens belonging and community bonds, which counteracts isolation and supports emotional well-being for youth with foster care experience.
- Knowledge-Driven Systems Changemethodology: systems_change_consultingBy exporting internal expertise and values through consulting and partner engagement, the organization improves broader educational systems because systemic change is achieved not only through direct service but also by transforming policies and practices that affect students in foster care.
- Student-Centered Empowerment Approachmethodology: student_centered_empowermentBy centering students’ self-defined goals, lived experiences, and intrinsic motivation—rejecting punitive systems and external control—the organization builds trust and sustained engagement, enabling students to navigate structural barriers and persist in higher education.
- Whole-Person Support Modelmethodology: whole_person_support_modelBy addressing both academic and non-academic needs through long-term, stable relationships and organizational partnerships, the organization increases college persistence and success because students can focus on learning when basic needs and systemic barriers are actively mitigated.