Harlem Childrens Zone Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1971, with $98,238,311 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$98.2M
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$133.9M
Net assets
$983.5M
Employees
1,768
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Harlem Childrens Zone Inc: 79% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harlem Childrens Zone Inc: 88 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Harlem Childrens Zone Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harlem Childrens Zone Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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We enhance the life for children and families in some of nyc's most devastated neighborhoods.
See schedule ocollege and career programscollege success officeour scholars may leave the zone to go to college, but the zone never leaves them. college success office (cso) empowers our scholars to succeed in college and earn their degrees so they can embark on fruitful careers and pave the path to social and economic mobility.when scholars get into college, they get the help they need to persist through their post-secondary journey. our college success office services include: -one-on-one coaching -academic, emotional, and financial support -check ins with scholars to ensure they're progressing along their college journey -visits from cso staff to help scholars establish and maintain relationships with campus and community liaisons currently, hcz has over 900+ scholars matriculated in college and over 1,300 scholars have graduated since 2011.
See schedule o early childhoodthe baby collegethe baby college promotes the health and success of newborns and toddlers through a nine-week workshop supporting new and expectant parents and caregivers through the ins and outs of early childhood development.the baby college g.r.a.d.s. early head startthe baby college g.r.a.d.s. (guardians responding and developing strategies) early head start is a year-round, home-visiting program that empowers expectant mothers to deepen their understanding of early childhood development and strengthen parent-child relationships.the three-year-old journeythe three-year-old journey provides lottery winners of hcz's promise academy charter schools with the opportunity to continue to learn, grow, and nurture friendships in the lead up to their admission to promise academy.harlem gemsharlem gems preschools empower our youngest scholars to succeed in k-12 and beyond by building a strong academic foundation and starting them on the path to college and career.
Healthy and community programscentral harlem is enriched with community members steeped in rich, unique, and proud history. we are at our best when the people of harlem have economic opportunity and access to the tools and systems that support their wellbeing in every sense.to build up opportunities and access for our community, we have created a broad offering of programs and services that create pathways to self-sufficiency, personal growth, and physical, mental, and emotional health. we also look for every opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our neighborhoods. to us, this means creating opportunities for community members to come together, learn from and with each other, socialize and have fun, and support the broader community. the following community programs are availably to our students: community pridecommunity pride is a program of grassroots, boots-on-the-ground connectors, community builders, and problem solvers devoted to empowering individuals and the community-at-large.healthy harlemhealthy harlem is empowering a culture of health in central harlem by helping thousands of children and families learn how to take better care of themselves, make thoughtful choices, and establish lifelong healthy habits.the hcz armorythe hcz armory is a multi-purpose, community wellness center committed to empowering a culture of health and wellness in central harlem.national leadership programspractitioners institutepractitioners institute helps organizations across the u.s. and the world implement comprehensive, place-based solutions developed at harlem children's zone in their communities. healthy ways replicationinspired by healthy harlem, healthy ways is a national program that champions healthy habits and lifestyles for children and families by providing engaging programs focused on nutrition and physical activity.wealth buildswealth builds seeks to close the racial wealth gap and opens pathways to social and economic mobility by empowering our scholars with the education and resources to build successful financial futures.william julius wilson institute william julius wilson institute is a nat
Revenue grew from $82.7M (FY2013) to $98.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-36.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$185.9M
Net assets
$983.5M
Salaries & benefits
$67.5M
50% of expenses
Board members
17
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,238,311▼3.5% | $133,872,818▲14.1% | $983,536,466▲13.4% | $1,169,419,286▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $101,793,638▼24.6% | $117,336,803▲12.5% | $867,214,137▲0.4% | $1,061,049,927▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,006,139▼21.2% | $104,256,350▼31.6% | $863,701,366▼1.6% | $945,861,966▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $171,399,865▲26.7% | $152,485,532▲44.7% | $878,012,774▲38.9% | $970,988,312▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,243,693▲20.3% | $105,355,924▼1.5% | $631,967,682▲11.9% | $743,515,066▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $112,391,649▲54.1% | $106,912,610▲1.1% | $564,804,869▲2.5% | $662,601,920▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,950,002▼39.6% | $105,702,988▼0.3% | $550,939,334▲4.1% | $649,630,291▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $120,832,626▲36.1% | $105,981,010▲7.3% | $529,295,156▲11.0% | $626,977,831▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,811,413▼54.9% | $98,725,519▼0.3% | $476,826,715▼4.1% | $577,217,467▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $196,750,939▲138% | $99,067,039▲0.7% | $497,001,509▲22.6% | $595,673,604▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $82,718,151 | $98,397,221▲9.0% | $405,354,669▲7.5% | $521,888,906▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $90,263,550▲1.1% | $377,134,153▲2.3% | $486,968,470▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $89,321,661▲13.9% | $368,604,187▲16.4% | $455,601,735▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $78,446,544▲14.5% | $316,754,014▲76.1% | $361,267,321▲87.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $68,516,059 | $179,822,567 | $192,896,560 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Kwame Owusu-kesse — $918,740 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwame Owusu-kesse | Ceo | 40 | $918,740 |
| Geoffrey Canada | President | 40 | $735,183 |
| Jazmine Lewis | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $428,346 |
| Nana A Annan | Coo (thru 07/2023) | 40 | $405,575 |
| Connor Fournier | Cfo (thru 02/2024) | 40 | $396,584 |
| Jennifer Klein | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $367,720 |
| Justin Maker | Sr. Managing Dir, Hr (thru 01/2024) | 40 | $365,901 |
| Christian Rhodes | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $307,981 |
| Stephanie C Lilavois | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $282,887 |
| Gregory Forbes | Managing Director, Economic Mobility | 40 | $250,454 |
| Linda N Ibuzor | Controller | 40 | $248,950 |
| Tiffany Fountain | Senior Advisor | 40 | $248,056 |
| Liam Mccarthy | Managing Director, Development | 40 | $239,441 |
| Serina Moya | Mgn Director, Hcz K-12 Afterschool | 40 | $236,539 |
| Michael Pohly | Chief Investment Officer | 40 | $171,021 |
| Alexander Z Cohen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anita Elberse | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ashok Varadhan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Benita Melton | Board Member (as of 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| Brian Higgins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mckinsey & Company Inc | Strategic Consulting Services | $950,000 |
| The Bridgespan Group | Strategic Consulting Services | $740,711 |
| Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP | Legal Services | $630,260 |
| Soroban Capital Partners LP | Investment Management | $613,360 |
| Fenton Communications Inc | Telecommunication Services | $402,500 |
168 grants to Harlem Childrens Zone Inc totaling $143.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $6,203,000 |
| Dalio Family Fund Inc | Restricted to strengthening infrastructure and scaling capacity across the country | 2024 | $2,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $1,050,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $478,668 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $107,300 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $55,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $33,988 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | 2024 friends of the children awards dinner | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support economic mobility | 2023 | $12,925,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $8,010,000 |
2 grants totaling $4.2M in FY2023. All grants made by Harlem Childrens Zone Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Childrens Zone Promise Academy Charter School | Support for academy's educational curriculum | $2,727,608 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone Promise Academy II Charter School | Support for academy's educational curriculum | $1,471,214 |
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Data for Harlem Childrens Zone Inc (EIN 23-7112974) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.