Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc.
Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Figure Skating in Harlem's MISSION is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement.
About
Established in 1997, FSH has served more than one thousand girls with a powerful program that prepares them for success in all aspects of life. I Can Excel (ICE) Afterschool Program Figure Skating in Harlem combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to help girls achieve academic success, physical health and emotional well-being. 175 girls ages 6-18 participate in our ICE: I Can Excel Afterschool program from October to May. During the school year, girls spend 3-6 days per week engaged in tutoring, academic and self-advocacy/leadership classes, skating, fitness conditioning. Periodic career and field trips broaden their horizons while middle and high school guidance and workshops prepare them for success in school and college. Our students made make important advances over the season. 92% of our students demonstrated increased STEM knowledge based on pre- to post enrichment unit assessments. In our other academic classes, 84% received Great or Excellent marks in Communications; and 82% of students improved their financial literacy comprehension from pre- to post test. 78% of students improved their Math or ELA scores from pre to post Renaissance Learning standardized tests. 84% achieved and maintained a B average or above in core subjects. All our 2018 graduating seniors were accepted to multiple four-year colleges, many with full, or close to full, merit- and need-based financial aid. On the ice, 81% of the girls tested passed at least one United States Figure Skating Basic Skills Level, demonstrating a mastery of 5-7 new skating elements, and 23% passed two Levels.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Figure skating in harlem (fsh) is the first organization of its kind to combine the power of education with access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating to empower young women to thrive and become strong leaders. since 1997, our program has provided students ages 6 18 with access to educational, health, and fitness services to help them reach their fullest potentials. our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. our vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to develop the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. she will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy lifestyle and be a global citizen. with 22 years of experience in new york city, in 2017 we launched our first chapter in detroit, bringing our powerful and effective programming to a whole new community and expanding our impact.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Figure skating in harlem (fsh) is the first organization of its kind to combine the power of education with access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating to empower young women to thrive and become strong leaders.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 361 West 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 159 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $131,846.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,485,991 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $391,091 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.