named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Tutoring
Provides academic support to help youth improve their school performance.
After School Enrichment Program (FEP)
After-school program offering mentorship, arts, and mindfulness activities for youth ages 7 to 17, with family engagement components.
Mind & Motion Youth Wellness Day
Wellness-focused program promoting physical and mental health through group activities.
Summer Day Camp 2026
Summer camp program offering recreational and educational activities for youth.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP 2026)
Employment opportunity for youth ages 14 to 21 to gain work experience during the summer.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school enrichment and tutoring programsProvides after-school programs that include academic tutoring and enrichment activities for youth. These programs are offered regularly and include structured learning and development support.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community events and seasonal giveawaysHosts community events including toy giveaways, games, and seasonal activities, with recurring events scheduled on specific Fridays in July and August 2025.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of educational suppliesDistributed back-to-school supplies to children in 2021 as part of community support initiatives.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Family engagement and youth development programsOperates family engagement programs for children ages 7 to 17 and their families, incorporating mentorship, arts, and mindfulness practices to foster self-esteem, self-worth, and personal responsibility.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Health and safety protocols at program sitesImplements mandatory COVID-19 screening processes for children arriving at program sites to ensure health and safety.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth employment programRuns a summer youth employment program for individuals aged 14 to 21, providing work experience and professional development opportunities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth summer day campOrganizes an annual summer day camp program for youth, with planned offerings in 2025 and 2026, focused on enrichment and engagement.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Youth wellness and recreational eventsHosts recurring youth-focused events such as game nights and a youth wellness day program centered on mind and motion, promoting health and positive social experiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$27K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +136.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NICOLE NISSIMBAUM | FOUNDER | 40 | $9K |
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Edison Youth Center Partner — Primary implementing organization delivering youth and family programs
- Staples Partner — Provided resources or in-kind support to the Edison Youth Recreation Center Corp.
- WeWork Partner — Donated sports equipment and laptops to support programs in Brooklyn, NY.
- Wendy’s Partner — Partner location providing support to the Edison Youth Recreation Center Corp.
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.
- Community-Participatory Program Designmethodology: community-participatory_program_designBy involving participants, families, community members, and school administrators in co-designing programs, the organization ensures relevance and responsiveness to local needs, increasing engagement and effectiveness because solutions are grounded in community voice and lived experience.
- Mind-Body Wellness Integrationmethodology: mind-body wellnessBy combining physical activity with mental well-being in youth programming, the organization promotes holistic health because physical and emotional wellness are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
- Whole-Child Development Modelmethodology: whole-child_developmentBy creating learning environments that prioritize safety, belonging, and engagement, the organization supports holistic youth development because these conditions are foundational to cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
- Youth Employment as Development Strategymethodology: youth-employmentBy providing employment opportunities to youth, the organization fosters skill-building, responsibility, and engagement because meaningful work experiences contribute directly to personal and professional development.