STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK INC

EIN: 454296699 Civil Rights & Advocacy

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$1,400,552
Total Expenses
$2,188,958
Total Assets
$1,925,969
Net Assets
$1,846,377
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CRYSTAL MCQUEEN-TAYLOR
Phone
2122574411
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SPEAK FOR NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO DEPEND ON PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,040,019

STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. WORKED TO EMPOWER PARENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT PROVIDED AWARENESS AND INFORMATION...

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STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. WORKED TO EMPOWER PARENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT PROVIDED AWARENESS AND INFORMATION REGARDING ITS MISSION AND EDUCATION REFORM POLICIES. IT ALSO HOSTED PRIVATE MEETINGS AND PUBLIC EVENTS AIMED AT GIVING VOICE TO PARENTS IN THE EDUCATION DEBATE.

Program 2
Expenses: $960,017

STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH THAT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON REAL AND MEANINGFUL REFORMS ACROSS NEW YORK. STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. PROVIDED...

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STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH THAT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON REAL AND MEANINGFUL REFORMS ACROSS NEW YORK. STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION REFORM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MATERIALS ANDPUBLICATIONS AND NEW AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE COMMUNICATIONS WAS TO ENSURE THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ARE WELL UNDERSTOOD BY TEACHERS, PARENTS, POLICYMAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,400,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $552
TOTAL REVENUE $1,400,552

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $844,195
Fundraising Expenses $61,707
Program Expenses $2,000,036
Other Expenses $1,344,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,188,958

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,400,552 $2,626,186 -0.5%
Expenses $2,188,958 $2,218,734 0.0%
Net Income $-788,406 $407,452 -2.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
38
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$533,128
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOEL KLEIN CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN DODMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ZIED DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SENOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL MCQUEEN-TAYLOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$470,848 $62,280 $533,128
JOHN CHRISTOPHER ENTRIKIN DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING 8.00
Highest
$132,000 $22,582 $154,582
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,400,552 $2,188,958 $1,925,969 $-788,406
2024 $2,626,186 $2,218,734 $2,714,869 $407,452
2023 $1,100,485 $2,253,128 $2,287,243 $-1,152,643
2022 $2,861,166 $2,073,139 $3,488,320 $788,027
2021 $1,921,916 $2,433,505 $2,677,249 $-511,589
2020 $2,756,241 $2,399,689 $3,203,604 $356,552
2019 $2,787,110 $2,455,384 $2,885,595 $331,726
2018 $2,356,125 $2,450,998 $2,502,702 $-94,873
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