named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Support Program
Offers families tools and platforms like Unite for Literacy, ToyTheater, and TedEd to support at-home learning in literacy, math, and general education
Behavioral and Emotional Support
Provides parents with social stories, routines, and counseling resources to manage children's behavior and emotional well-being at home
Family Care and Wellness Resources
Provides families with curated resources on mental health, food assistance, housing, immigration, and behavioral support, particularly during crises such as the pandemic and community trauma
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Charter School Operations 2 activities
- Operate K-8 public charter schools in the classical traditionOperates free K-8 public charter schools in the Bronx grounded in the classical tradition, focusing on holistic student development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. Serves over 1,600 children across five campuses, with academic performance outpacing all district schools in the Bronx and ranking in the top #7 in English Language Arts and #16 in Math statewide.
- Operate joint charter high school and enroll students in International Baccalaureate ProgramOperates Vertex Partnership Academies as a joint charter high school serving Brilla and Public Prep families, and enrolls students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program to extend college-preparatory education beyond grade 8.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver blended liberal arts instruction with Fine and Applied Arts and physical educationImplements a classroom-based blended learning model to deliver differentiated instruction in a liberal arts curriculum. Provides daily Fine and Applied Arts classes for students in grades K–8, including study of historical masters and collaborative projects, and a physical education program focused on aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Engage families through Parent Universities, events, and communicationOffers Parent University three times per year on topics including curriculum, character education, anti-bullying, and parenting strategies. Hosts monthly Coffee and Conversations, weekly Roosting Rallies, and monthly Family Involvement Committee meetings. Conducts report card conferences twice yearly, home visits for new families, and maintains bilingual communication through newsletters, bulletin boards, and social media.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Fund named annual scholarships through donor giftsOffers named annual scholarships established through donor gifts of $2,500 or more, requiring a total pledge commitment of $10,000, to support student access and educational opportunities.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provide character and social-emotional education integrated across the curriculumIntegrates character education into all subject areas through weekly virtues, stories, and discussions starting in Kindergarten. Includes structured practices such as daily “The Quietest Moment of the Day” reflection, Character Studies, Social-Emotional Learning classes, Morning Meeting, Community Circle, and weekly Roosting Rallies to teach and recognize virtue development.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide low-cost afterschool programming through community partnershipsOffers low-cost afterschool programming in partnership with El Camino to extend learning and support beyond the school day.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Support family wellness and racial trauma conversationsProvides curated resources to support families in discussing racial violence and trauma, and offers family care and wellness resources to promote student and family well-being.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer academic assessments and advanced courseworkEighth-grade students take NYS Regents Examinations in Algebra I and Living Environment, with plans to include World History I. Students are required to complete structured academic tasks, including 16 weekly lessons (8 ELA and 8 math) and an “All About Me” project by August 31, supported by a recommended daily schedule for kindergarten preparation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58.33M
Contributions & grants$14.57M25%
Program service revenue$43.47M75%
Investment income$297K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59.00M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$222.14M
Cash$18.00M
Investments$3.85M
Liabilities$209.78M
Net assets$12.37M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SCOTT | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $205K |
| SHINGI MUTASA | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $194K |
| JOYANET MANGUAL | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $180K |
| DENISE MCCRUMMEN | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $179K |
| PATRICK MCGOWAN | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $165K |
board members · 10
- AARON BRENNER — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN CARTY — TRUSTEE
- DARLA ROMFO — TRUSTEE
- DAVID INGLES — SECRETARY
- ERIC ECKHOLDT — CHAIR
- FR ANTHONY ANDREASSI — TRUSTEE
- JAMES JONES — TREASURER
- LEO FRANCISCO — TRUSTEE
- MARY O'GRADY — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE SAROKI DE GARCIA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Archdiocese of New York Partner — Initiated the effort to replace shuttered Catholic schools by partnering with Seton Education Partners and supporting the launch of Brilla.
- Aristotle Partner — Cited as philosophical foundation for Brilla's character education model based on classical cardinal virtues.
- Brilla Public Charter Schools Network — Network of K-8 charter schools operating under a shared mission and educational model in The Bronx.
- Children’s Aid Society Partner — Partner organization providing remote and in-person telemental health services.
- El Camino Partner — Exclusive partner providing low-cost afterschool programming
- Family Involvement Committee Partner — Collaborative committee of parents and staff that supports family engagement in school governance.
- Highbridge Community Life Center Partner — Partner organization offering counseling services for adults, adolescents, and children.
- Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Partner — Partner organization providing mental health evaluation, therapy, and crisis intervention services.
- Parent Universities Partner — Program offering educational opportunities for parents as part of family engagement.
- Public Prep Partner — Joint operator of Vertex Partnership Academies, a charter high school serving Brilla and Public Prep families.
- Seton Education Partners Partner — Collaborated with Brilla College Prep on launching the public charter school model.
- WHEDco Partner — Partner organization referenced for housing and childcare support services.
- Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Funder — Private investment firm whose chairman, Anthony J. de Nicola, provided founding investment and leadership for Brilla College Prep.
- Yeime Valle Partner — Executive Director of Brilla Charter Schools and a founding member
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.
- Arts as Core to Cognitive and Social Developmentmethodology: arts_integration_for_developmentBy integrating the arts equally with core academic subjects and using collaborative arts experiences, we enhance college readiness and interpersonal skills, because engagement in the arts strengthens cognitive abilities, emotional expression, and cooperation in ways that transfer to academic and life success.
- Classical Education with Virtue Ethics for Holistic Developmentmethodology: classical_education_with_virtue_ethicsBy using a classical curriculum grounded in enduring truths and pairing it with character education based on the cardinal virtues—Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Self-Control—we develop students' cognitive, social, emotional, and moral capacities, because this integrated approach cultivates both intellectual excellence and ethical character necessary for long-term success.
- Family as Primary Educator with Home-School Alignmentmethodology: family_as_primary_educatorBy positioning parents as the primary educators and aligning school practices with family understanding of student progress, we strengthen academic and behavioral outcomes, because consistent expectations and shared responsibility between school and home create a unified support system that reinforces learning and character development.
- Human Dignity and Free Choice as Foundations for Student Agencymethodology: human_dignity_and_agencyBy grounding education in the principle of human dignity and emphasizing free choice, we foster student agency and self-authorship, because affirming intrinsic worth while expecting growth empowers students to see themselves as authors of their lives rather than products of their environment, leading to greater engagement and resilience.
- Integrated Character and Academic Development through Extended and Collaborative Learningmethodology: integrated_character_and_academic_developmentBy combining extended learning time, adaptive blended learning, teacher coaching, and collaborative student-driven inquiry, we deepen academic mastery and character growth simultaneously, because integrating instructional innovation with social-emotional development enables students to engage complex content while building communication, cooperation, and self-direction skills.