named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
College Access and Success Program
Supports students in achieving 100% college acceptance; Class of 2026 earned over $2.5 million in scholarships.
FLACS High School
Grades 9–12 school with a focus on equity, leadership, and social justice, established in 2022 and graduating its first class in 2026.
Social Justice Curriculum
Integrates critical thinking, advocacy, and historical context into learning, empowering students to challenge systemic inequities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Deliver college preparatory programming and scholarship supportProvides college readiness services resulting in 100% college acceptance for graduating classes, including securing over $2.5 million in scholarships and supporting students in earning competitive national awards such as the QuestBridge and Cornell University Merit Scholarships.
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Enroll students through annual lotteriesConducts annual admissions lotteries to enroll new students into the charter school system in accordance with New York charter school regulations.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Ensure data privacy and institutional transparencyMaintains data use, security, and privacy policies to protect student and staff information and complies with public records access through a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) policy.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Expand campus infrastructure to serve growing student populationOpened new campuses including FLACS HS in the 2022–2023 academic year and expanded middle school operations; opened a new high school campus at 1401 Inwood Avenue in Fall 2024 to enhance facilities and capacity.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Implement comprehensive academic and student support curriculumDelivers a rigorous core curriculum with targeted interventions for all learners, including specialized academic support for English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Maintain student safety, equity, and inclusion policiesEnforces policies prohibiting student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and sexual harassment; implements a bell-to-bell cell phone ban and has adopted formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and wellness policies.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate K-12 public charter schools in the BronxRuns a network of five free public charter school campuses in the Bronx serving over 1,800 students in grades K-12, providing a full academic pathway from kindergarten through high school graduation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$45.47M
Contributions & grants$10.82M24%
Program service revenue$33.82M74%
Investment income$837K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42.54M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$115.20M
Cash$24.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$85.60M
Net assets$29.61M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +3.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARILYN CALO | CEO - THRU JULY 2023 | 50 | $290K |
| EVELYN CASTRO | COO | 50 | $283K |
| RENEE WILLEMSEN-GOODE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 50 | $192K |
| JOSE MARTINEZ | HS PRINCIPAL | 50 | $187K |
| AMBAR TERRERO | MS PRINCIPAL | 50 | $185K |
| NATIVIDAD MALDONADO | FLAC 1 PRINCIPAL | 50 | $175K |
| RACHEL COTTO-NUNEZ | FLACS III PRINCIPAL | 50 | $168K |
| REBECA WOLFE-BALBUENA | MS AP | 50 | $166K |
| VALERIE MARCHIONNO | FLACS II PRINCIPAL | 50 | $162K |
| KIMBERLY CORDOVA | MS AP | 50 | $158K |
| PATRICIA BRUNO | HS AP | 50 | $158K |
| SCOTT QUINTERO | CFO - THRU AUGUST 2023 | 50 | $153K |
| CARMEN HESKEY | EXE. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - JOINED DURING Y | 50 | $149K |
| SUSANA RIVERA-LEON | CEO - AS OF AUGUST 2023 | 50 | $76K |
| PHILIP DENG | CFO - JOINED SEPTEMBER 2023 | 50 | $67K |
board members · 10
- BRYAN RIVERA — VICE CHAIR
- CARLA BARRIOS ALVAREZ — P.A. PRES. - FLACS 1
- CAROLIN POLANCO — P.A. PRES. - FLACS 3
- DIANA JIMENEZ — P.A. PRES. - FLACS MS
- ENEROLIZA CASTILLO — P.A. PRES. - FLACS 2
- FLORENCE WOLPOFF — TRUSTEE
- HILDA SANCHEZ — TRUSTEE
- JANET M LERNER — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH HOLLAND ESQ — TRUSTEE - THRU APRIL 2024
- KELLY NUNEZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Cornell University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates and awarding merit scholarships.
- Hamilton College Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates and awarding the QuestBridge Scholarship.
- Hofstra University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates.
- Howard University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates.
- LATINO PASTORAL ACTION CENTER Partner — Collaborates with FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS in supporting K-12 student development and empowerment.
- Latino Pastoral Action Center Partner — Collaborates with Family Life Academy Charter Schools to support student self-empowerment and academic success.
- Latino Pastoral Action Center Partner — Founded FLACS in 2001 under the vision of Reverend Raymond Rivera.
- Latino Pastoral Action Center Partner — Grassroots partner organization that co-founded FLACS and continues to collaborate on expanding educational equity in the South Bronx.
- MacKenzie Scott Funder — Philanthropist who provided a gift to Family Life Academy Charter Schools.
- MacKenzie Scott Funder — Selected recipient of a gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
- New York University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates.
- Rutgers University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Higher education institution accepting FLACS graduates.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host the school lottery virtually for families and community members.
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.
- Community-Partnered Empowerment Modelmethodology: community-partnership_modelBy collaborating with parents and community-based organizations—particularly faith and cultural institutions—the school fosters student self-empowerment and academic success, because sustained engagement from trusted community stakeholders strengthens student identity, accountability, and support systems.
- Equity-Driven Access and Inclusionmethodology: equity-centered_educationBy prioritizing equitable access for immigrant students and English Language Learners and operating on a social justice platform, the school addresses systemic educational inequities, because removing barriers based on language, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status enables historically underserved students to achieve academic excellence and civic participation.
- Social Justice–Centered Pedagogymethodology: social-justice-education-frameworkBy teaching through a framework of human rights, equity, historical analysis, and community reflection, the school develops students’ capacity for systemic understanding and advocacy, because grounding education in social justice principles cultivates critical consciousness and prepares youth to be agents of change.