named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Hawthorne Valley Fellowship
Pilot gap-year residency program in partnership with Hawthorne Valley, offering immersive learning in social-ecological leadership and sustainable living practices.
Kingston Fellowship
9-month gap-year program for youth focused on personal growth, community engagement, and skill-building through mentorship, regenerative agriculture, arts, and vocational exploration in the Hudson Valley.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Gap year fellowship program for youth developmentOperates a 6-month to year-long gap year fellowship program for young adults aged 18–21 in New York's Hudson Valley, focused on personal development, community living, practical skills, and real-world experiences to support successful transitions into adulthood. The program includes a structured curriculum divided into trimesters centered on knowing, loving, and serving, delivered through hands-on, project-based learning.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Mentorship and alumni support servicesFacilitates connections between fellows and local mentors to build professional networks and provides up to 2 hours per month of individualized support to alumni to ensure continued growth and engagement after program completion.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Need-based and identity-informed scholarship programOffers full need-based scholarships to families earning under $100,000 annually and provides a 10% scholarship to students who identify as women and/or BIPOC, along with flexible payment plans to increase accessibility to the fellowship program.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Youth engagement in community service and project-based learningEngages fellows in meaningful community volunteering, hands-on projects, and passion projects aligned with personal values, with learning pathways in regenerative agriculture, design and build, climate solutions, and mission-driven entrepreneurship. Fellows gain real work experience to enhance professional development and resumes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$504K
Contributions & grants$500K99%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$1730%
Other revenue$850
expenses
Total expenses$749K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$439K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$574K
Cash$413K
Investments$0
Liabilities$152K
Net assets$423K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +3829.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DAWN BREEZE | CHAIRPERSON | 40 | $108K |
board members · 4
- ISABEL SHEINMAN — TREASURER
- MARTIN PING — SECRETARY
- MATTHEW STINCHCOMB — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH BARNETT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Hawthorne Valley Partner — Hosts the Kingston Fellowship program and provides campus and educational resources.
- KNOW LOVE SERVE INC Network — Place Corps operates as a program under KNOW LOVE SERVE INC, the parent nonprofit organization.
- Place Corps Partner — Know Love Serve Inc. receives donations designated for Place Corps and holds funds on its behalf.
- Place Corps Partner — Operates the Kingston Fellowship program in partnership with KNOW LOVE SERVE INC.
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.
- Equitable Access and Wealth Redistribution Model 159 orgsmethodology: equitable-access programmingBy using self-determined tuition, income self-assessment, and philanthropy to subsidize costs, the organization ensures access for all regardless of financial background, because trust-based, redistributive financing reduces systemic barriers and advances collective liberation.shared approach: Low-Barrier, High-Engagement Access →
- Integrated Experiential Learning with Community Accountability 42 orgsmethodology: integrated experiential learningBy combining lived experience, interdisciplinary learning, and community accountability, the organization produces personal and societal change, because integrating individual growth with collective responsibility strengthens transformative outcomes.shared approach: Inner Transformation First →
- Place-Based Residency for Community Commitment 42 orgsmethodology: place-based engagementBy embedding youth leadership development within local communities through residencies and fellowships, the organization cultivates a lifelong commitment to community, because deep, localized experiences foster identity rooted in place and sustained civic responsibility.shared approach: Inner Transformation First →
- Experiential Mentorship with Real-World Engagementmethodology: experiential-mentorship modelBy combining hands-on experiences, sustained mentorship, and real-world challenges, the organization fosters personal growth and purposeful life planning, because authentic engagement and relational support activate self-discovery and agency in young adults.
- Know-Love-Serve Developmental Modelmethodology: know-love-serve developmental modelBy guiding young adults through a structured process of knowing themselves, loving their communities, and serving with purpose, the organization builds personal resilience and long-term community commitment, because this progression fosters identity formation and sustained civic engagement.