irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $128KFOOD PROGRAM: PROVIDED FOOD TO THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Education (Ages 3–5)
High-quality preschool program using The Creative Curriculum to support language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development; includes 1,020+ hours of instruction annually
Family Support & Advocacy
Offers individualized family support including basic needs assistance, housing and crisis intervention, community referrals, and family development planning
Head Start Services
Comprehensive early childhood program offering preschool education, health screenings, nutrition, family support, mental health consultation, and special education services for low-income families
Health & Wellness Program
Provides health screenings, developmental evaluations (Brigance, TS GOLD), nutrition monitoring, and referrals; staffed by a nurse, mental health specialist, and nutritionist
Mental Health Services
Supports social-emotional well-being of children, families, and staff through mental health consultation and awareness programs
Nutrition Program
Provides daily breakfast, lunch, and snack served family-style; includes nutritional assessments, counseling, and classroom activities promoting healthy eating habits
Special Needs Program
Identifies and coordinates services for children with disabilities, including IEP support, external referrals, and teacher training
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Deliver early childhood education through Head Start programProvides high-quality preschool education for children ages 3–5 using The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessments, delivering over 1,020 hours of classroom instruction annually per child, with certified educators and a focus on language and literacy, cognitive development, early math and science, social-emotional skills, and physical development.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate food pantries and financial literacy programs for familiesProvides food pantries and financial literacy workshops to support Head Start families, addressing food insecurity and economic stability.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive health and developmental servicesDelivers routine health and developmental screenings (including Brigance and TS GOLD), nutrition monitoring, mental health consultation, and referrals through a Health & Wellness Program staffed by a registered nurse, mental health specialist, and nutritionist.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide family support and parent engagement servicesOffers individualized family support through advocates with small caseloads, assisting with basic needs, housing and crisis intervention, connections to community partners, goal-setting, family development planning, and follow-up on service referrals, alongside parent engagement programming.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health support servicesDelivers daily mental health support for children, families, and staff, including individualized services for children with special needs and consultation services focused on early childhood social and emotional well-being.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provide nutrition services for children and familiesProvides daily free breakfast, lunch, and snacks served family-style to enrolled children, conducts weekly classroom nutrition activities, ensures nutritional assessments for each child, addresses special dietary needs, and offers one-on-one nutritional counseling for parents through a program dietitian.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.62M
Contributions & grants$3.62M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.92M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.89M
Cash$1.27M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.09M
Net assets$-202K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIS KETTRELL | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $163K |
board members · 9
- DEIDRE WATFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- DELMAS COSTIN JR ESQ UNTIL 225 — VICE CHAIRPE
- DR ANJU RUPCHANDANI UNTIL 924 — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPHINE OFILI — SECRETARY
- KUMIKO FUJII — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUISA WALCOTT FROM 1224 — BOARD MEMBER
- QUINTIN MASON — CHAIRPERSON
- RENEE SUTTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SHIVAM PATEL — TREASURER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Advocacy Corps Partner — Partner organization engaging youth in advocacy and leadership development
- Dr. Pat Riley Partner — Named individual associated with mental health services; likely a collaborator or provider.
- Guns Down Life Up Partner — Community-based partner organization working to reduce gun violence
- Head Start Partner — Collaborates with Head Start to provide food to enrolled children.
- Head Start Partner — Provides services to Head Start families, indicating a programmatic partnership.
- Hunts Point Alliance for Children Partner — Partner organization supporting children and families in the Hunts Point area
- Hunts Point Coordinating Council Partner — La Peninsula Community Organization originated as a spin-off from the Hunts Point Coordinating Council's Head Start program.
- Interact Home Care Training Partner — Partner organization providing home care training services
- Jumpstart Partner — Partner organization focused on advancing equitable learning outcomes for young children in underserved communities
- Legal Services NYC - Bronx Partner — Partner providing legal services to residents in the Bronx
- Lions Clubs International Partner — Service organization partner with a global network of 1.4 million members serving communities in need
- Local school districts Partner — Collaborates with local school districts to provide services to children with special needs.
- NY Enrichment Group Partner — Provides program dietitian services; linked via official website.
- New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Partner — Government partner managing recreation centers and public spaces in New York City
- SIS Nativity Partner — Partner organization serving the community through education and social services
- The Creative Curriculum Partner — Implements The Creative Curriculum framework in early childhood education programming.
- Urban Health Plan Partner — Partner that provides medical, diagnostic, and ancillary services through El Nuevo San Juan Health Center and satellite clinics
- Yalow Charter School Partner — Partner educational institution serving students in the community
- myschools.nyc Partner — Partner organization providing school enrollment information and resources.
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.
- Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Engagement 341 orgsmethodology: cultural_responsiveness_and_bilingual_engagementBy delivering bilingual services and designing programs through a culturally responsive lens, the organization increases family engagement and program effectiveness, because trust and accessibility are strengthened when services reflect the linguistic and cultural identities of the community.shared approach: Integrated, Culturally Affirming Care →
- Holistic Child and Family Development Model 37 orgsmethodology: holistic_developmental_approachBy integrating early childhood education, health monitoring, nutrition, and family support services, the organization promotes kindergarten readiness and long-term developmental success, because addressing academic, social, emotional, and health needs together produces stronger outcomes than siloed interventions.shared approach: Integrated Nutrition and Care →
- Integrated Mealtime Learning Environment 37 orgsmethodology: family-style_meal_service_for_developmentBy treating meal and snack times as structured developmental opportunities, the organization supports health, social, and cognitive growth, because shared, positive eating experiences in a trained, family-style setting reinforce learning and emotional safety.shared approach: Integrated Nutrition and Care →
- Family Empowerment and Advocacy Model 36 orgsmethodology: family_empowermentBy educating parents about their child’s special needs and educational rights, the organization strengthens family advocacy and engagement, because informed and empowered caregivers are better equipped to navigate systems and support their child’s development.shared approach: Family and Peer Empowerment →
- Developmental Observation and Teacher Support System 31 orgsmethodology: observation-based assessmentBy using ongoing, observation-based assessment and building teacher capacity, the organization improves individualized instruction and inclusion for children with special needs, because continuous contextual assessment and educator training lead to more responsive and effective classroom practices.shared approach: Individualized Developmental Support →