irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $258KCOLLEGE BOUND & HOLISTIC LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT: WE HELP YOUTH COMMIT TO LEARNING POSITIVE VALUES, SOCIAL COMPETENCIES, AND A POSITIVE IDENTITY, RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING WELL IN SCHOOL TO ACHIEVE ON-TIME GRADE PROMOTION, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE (OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING) TO SUPPORT A CAREER. LIFE SKILLS GROUPS INCLUDE ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS & CAREER NETWORKING/EXPLORATION EVENTS, HEALTH & WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS, I.E. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. 97% OF YOUTH SHOWED INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE, 98% SERVED WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE, WHILE 99% OF YOUTH SERVED AVOIDED DERAILING BEHAVIORS, 100% GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN 5 YEARS AND 95% OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ENTERED A COLLEGE/TRAINING PROGRAM.
- #2 $29KFAMILY SUPPORT: AS THE ONLY MENTORING ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AS PART OF OUR MISSION, PROGRAM MANAGERS WHO ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-DEPTH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, CRISIS COUNSELING, GROUPS AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE TO RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING, LEGAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. RESEARCH CONFIRMS THAT CHILDREN DO BEST IN STABLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH SECURE RELATIONSHIPS, GOOD HEALTH, AND SAFETY. SUPPORTING PARENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, DRAMATICALLY INCREASES SHORT AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PROGRAM MANAGERS SUPPORT PARENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR OWN PERSONAL GOALS, INFUSING A GROWTH MINDSET WITH PARENTS TO EMPOWER THEM, AND BE STRONGER PARENTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.THE PROGRAM TEAM PROVIDES FAMILY EMERGENCY SUPPORT AND SUSTAINS MATCHES. PROGRAM MANAGERS CONDUCT ONGOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR OUR FAMILIES AND PURCHASES ESSENTIALS FOR FAMILIES THAT NEEDED ASSISTANCE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community-Based Mentoring
One-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and youth, supported by ongoing guidance from program managers and focused on relationship building, communication, and youth development.
Ingrid Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance program supporting graduating seniors in their transition to college or vocational training, with emphasis on persistence and self-advocacy during the first year.
Life Skills Programming
Year-round programming covering financial literacy, academic success, health and wellness, and socio-emotional skills to prepare youth for future challenges and college readiness.
Mentoring Moms & Dads Program
Program that provides mentors to parents—primarily single mothers—of mentored youth, offering emotional support, goal setting, and personal development to strengthen family outcomes.
World of Work (WOW)
Corporate site-based mentoring program where high school students are paired with employee mentors at partner companies for career exposure, workplace skills development, and group learning events.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and vocational training persistence supportProvides college preparation support starting at age seven and offers targeted assistance for graduating seniors during their first year of college or vocational training to ensure academic persistence.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family support and referral servicesOffers comprehensive family support through trained professionals, including social and emotional counseling, crisis intervention, referrals to housing, legal, mental health, and after-school services, and provision of essential goods for families in need.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for youthProvides financial assistance to youth through the Ingrid Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund, supporting educational and vocational advancement.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- One-to-one mentoring for youth aged 7–17Provides one-to-one mentoring to children aged 7–17 in New York City through community-based and corporate site-based programs, requiring a minimum one-year commitment, bi-monthly in-person meetings (approximately eight hours per month), and weekly phone contact to maintain communication.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Year-round life skills programmingDelivers year-round programming focused on financial literacy, academic success, health and wellness, and socio-emotional development to prepare youth for adulthood, aligned with holistic support for high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.53M
Contributions & grants$2.58M102%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$54K2%
Other revenue$-105K
expenses
Total expenses$1.51M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$1.07M
Grants paid out$25K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.26M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$960K
Liabilities$150K
Net assets$3.11M
Liquid reserves16.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +82.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIDHYA KELLY | CEO | 40 | $223K |
| VIDHI MEHTA | CFO | 40 | $78K |
board members · 18
- ANDREW BOGART — PRESIDENT
- ANNE DEMPSEY SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- BLANCHE JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- DONALD SIVICK — DIRECTOR
- ERIN WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- JESS LIPSEY — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA RIGGINS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH A POLLICINO JR — VICE PRESIDENT
- KRISHAN SINGH — DIRECTOR
- LILLIAN TILLMAN — DIRECTOR
- LINDA DECORATO PERROTTA — SECRETARY
- MOHAMMED TAMZID ALAM — DIRECTOR
- MONSIGNOR KEVIN SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- PAT GRANIERI — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA ADDO — DIRECTOR
- SEAN FOLEY — DIRECTOR
- SHARI VERSCHELL — DIRECTOR
- TRECIA PESSOA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Akin Gump Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- BlackRock Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Capstone Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Catholic Charities Partner — Partnered on the 'Caring Through COVID' initiative to support youth during the pandemic.
- Coach Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Conundrum Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Executive Junior Board Coalition — Committee of professionals who raise funds, increase awareness, and recruit mentors for Bigs & Littles NYC.
- Go Pass Partner — Partner organization used for fingerprint screening during volunteer background checks.
- Good Apple Partner — Corporate partner in the World of Work mentoring program.
- Guggenheim Securities Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- HBO Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- IBM Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- JPMorgan Partner — Corporate partner in the World of Work mentoring program.
- JPMorgan Wealth Management Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Jefferies Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Kendra Scott Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- KeyBank Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Man Up Campaign Partner — Collaborative initiative to recruit male mentors for boys on the waitlist
- MentorNY Partner — Collaborates on mentor recognition programs and professional development.
- Orrick Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Pascale Sykes Foundation Network — Member of the family strengthening network supported by the Pascale Sykes Foundation.
- Paul Weiss Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- PwC Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- RBC Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Roberts & Holland Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Sidley Austin Foundation Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Goodwin Procter) Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
- Y7 Partner — Corporate sponsor of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring Inc
strategies · 3
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.
- Compatibility-Based Mentor Matchingmethodology: compatibility_based_matchingBy using a compatibility-based matching process that assesses preferences and requires mutual approval, we produce stronger and more durable mentor-mentee relationships because relational buy-in and alignment are critical to engagement and trust.
- Education-Equity-Focused Mentoringmethodology: education_equity_mechanismBy targeting mentoring toward Hispanic and Black youth affected by educational disparities, we reduce risks of grade repetition, dropout, and behavioral issues because focused support addresses systemic inequities in academic outcomes.
- Two-Generation Approach to Mentoringmethodology: two_generation_approachBy mentoring both children and their parents simultaneously, we improve youth outcomes because family well-being is foundational to a child's success. Supporting parents—especially single mothers—strengthens household stability and fosters a growth mindset, which in turn reinforces the mentee's development.