What Educational Alliance does

Educational Alliance, founded in 1889, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social-services organization headquartered at 197 East Broadway in New York City's Lower East Side. It operates one of the city's original settlement houses and today runs a network of 15 community-based locations delivering addiction recovery, youth development, early childhood education, older adult services, arts education, and Jewish community programming. Its portfolio is organized around four primary centers — Manny Cantor Center, 14th Street Y, Center for Recovery and Wellness, and Community Schools & Youth Development — plus specialized older-adult programs (Co-op Village NORC, Sirovich, Weinberg) and an Art School with alumni including Mark Rothko and Louise Nevelson. With approximately 1,000 staff, the organization serves about 50,000 New Yorkers annually, including 1,000+ K-8 students in afterschool enrichment, 10,000 older adults receiving monthly meals, and 2,500+ community members trained in Naloxone administration since 2016.

The underlying delivery model is in-person, place-based service through physical community centers, embedded school-day and afterschool programming at five partner public schools (PS 64, PS 140, PS 142, PS/MS 188, Tompkins Square MS), NORC services delivered directly into residential cooperatives, and a mobile Ambulatory Services unit that brings substance use disorder treatment into shelters, schools, churches, and community centers across the city. Technology is described as a 'community-based social services delivery platform' with no proprietary software products, APIs, or SDKs. Licensed clinical capacity (OASAS 820 residential license, OASAS prevention provider status, NYC DOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Program) anchors the regulated service lines.

Revenue is a hybrid nonprofit mix: government contracts and grants (NYC DYCD, NYC Office of Community Schools, OASAS, SAMHSA, NYC Department of Homeless Services, NYC Department of Health), individual and major-gift philanthropy (with a formal donor privacy policy), corporate philanthropy (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Hearst, Panda Cares, ConEdison, Trader Joe's), and fee-for-service streams including program fees, memberships (e.g., 14Y), and space rentals. The go-to-market is community-led: walk-in services, partner referrals (schools, housing co-ops, social service agencies), word-of-mouth, government program referrals, and direct outreach, with special focus on underserved populations in Lower Manhattan. Educational Alliance is governed by an independent Board of Trustees (Chair Darcy Bradbury) and led by President & CEO Rich Baum.

Name

Educational Alliance

Legal name

Educational Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://edalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Educational Alliance is a 135-year-old NYC nonprofit operating community centers and programs across Lower Manhattan, serving 50,000 New Yorkers annually through addiction recovery, youth development, older adult services, early childhood education, and Jewish cultural programming at 15 locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (6117), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB), University- or College-Affiliated Senior Learning Programs (EDAAAMAC), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Addiction recovery treatment
• Early childhood education
• Older adult services
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Major Gift Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individual donors, including major gifts and planned giving. The organization has a Donor Privacy Policy committing to never sell or trade donor information.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: Funding from city, state, and federal government agencies including NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), NYC Office of Community Schools (OCS), OASAS (Office of Addiction Services and Supports), SAMHSA, and others.
3. Fee-for-Service Programs: Some programs generate revenue through participant fees, including membership dues, program fees, and space rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Educational Alliance is a nonprofit that operates community centers and programs delivering educational, social, cultural, addiction recovery, and wellness services to Lower Manhattan residents, with a focus on underserved populations across all age groups.

Product overview

Educational Alliance is a multi-generational social services organization offering a network of community centers and programs across Lower Manhattan. The organization operates several distinct community centers (Manny Cantor Center, 14th Street Y, Center for Recovery and Wellness), along with specialized programs for youth development, older adults, addiction recovery, arts education, and Jewish community life. Services include early childhood education, afterschool programs, summer camps, wellness and fitness programs, addiction treatment (residential, outpatient, and prevention), emergency food assistance, and community school partnerships. The organization serves approximately 50,000 New Yorkers annually through 15 locations with a staff of 1,000 employees. The portfolio is organized around four main centers—the Manny Cantor Center, 14th Street Y, Center for Recovery and Wellness, and Community Schools and Youth Development—each offering distinct but interconnected services supporting individuals and families across all life stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Country Day Camp: Summer camp program at Henry Kaufmann Campground
• EA Art School
• Project ENTER
• PRIDE Site
• Project Contact
• ReStart Academy
• Askwith Kenner Family Resource Center

Products and services

• Manny Cantor Center A community center on the Lower East Side offering programs and services to residents across all age groups.
• 14th Street Y A community center providing cultural, recreational, and educational programs to the surrounding community.
• Center for Recovery and Wellness Provides addiction recovery and wellness services including treatment and support programs.
• Community Schools & Youth Development Youth development and community school programs supporting children and adolescents.
• Sirovich Center for Balanced Living A center providing services and programs to older adults for balanced living.
• Weinberg Center for Balanced Living A center providing services and programs to older adults for balanced living.
• Educational Alliance Art School An art school offering arts education and cultural programming to community members.
• Early Childhood Programs Early childhood education programs serving young children and their families.
• Co-op Village NORC A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program providing supportive services to older adult residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 50,000 New Yorkers annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UJA Federation New YorkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner supporting Jewish community organizations in New York; provides funding and collaborative programming support.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with national youth development organization supporting CSYD afterschool programs.
• United Neighborhood HousescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for settlement houses and community centers in New York; advocacy and resource sharing.
• New York UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership; featured in NYU Institute for Public Knowledge report on social infrastructure.
• ExpandED SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to extend learning time and opportunities in schools.
• NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to provide SUD treatment services to shelter residents through Ambulatory Services program.
• NYC Department of Health and Mental HygienecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Opioid Overdose Prevention Program providing Naloxone training and distribution.
• City HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization providing produce and pantry items for Community Food Program distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Henry Street Settlement: Founder-era NYC Lower East Side settlement house offering comparable wraparound education, social services, arts, and senior programs; the most direct operational peer for Educational Alliance.
• Greenwich House: NYC settlement house providing senior services, mental health, addiction recovery, arts, and early childhood programs comparable to Educational Alliance's multi-center model.
• Goddard Riverside Community Center: Upper West Side NYC settlement house providing comparable youth development, older adult services, housing support, and community programming for underserved populations.
• Hudson Guild: Chelsea-based NYC community center offering early childhood, afterschool, senior, and mental health services with a similar neighborhood-anchor delivery model.
• CAMBA: Large Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing housing, youth development, and social services with comparable city government contracts and similar scale operations.

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Large NYC Jewish-affiliated cultural and community center offering early childhood, arts, Jewish programming, and senior services at greater scale; broader programming portfolio than EA's 14Y.
• JCC Manhattan: Jewish Community Center in Manhattan delivering fitness, arts, early childhood, and Jewish life programming that mirrors the 14th Street Y's core offerings.
• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services: NYC-based Jewish-affiliated nonprofit offering mental health, addiction, and social services; overlaps with EA's CRW clinical programs and Jewish community identity.

Others

• UJA-Federation of New York: Largest Jewish communal funder in NYC and a major EA funder; a strategic ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but key peer in the Jewish nonprofit ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (NYC affiliates): National youth development organization that partners with EA on CSYD afterschool programs and runs comparable school-based youth services in NYC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/edalliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/edalliance
• Xx.com/EdAlliance

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