A House on Beekman

What A House on Beekman does

A House on Beekman is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the South Bronx, New York, that delivers a free, cradle-to-career continuum of educational programs to children and families in the Mott Haven community. Founded in 2013, it operates six core programs — Babies to Two (Parent and Me and Transitioning Toddlers classes for ages 0–2), Preschool (delivered through NYC's 3K/PreK for All for ages 3–4), After School (academic support and enrichment for K–5), Summer Camp, Community Engagement (family resources, extracurriculars, parenting workshops), and the Beekman Kids Read literacy initiative. All programs are offered at no cost to families, and the organization's stated thesis is that a child's ability to dream about their future should not be limited by zip code or income — a positioning grounded in Mott Haven's 51% child poverty rate and the gap between local college-readiness outcomes and wealthier Manhattan neighborhoods.

The organization runs four physical sites in the South Bronx (390 Jackson Ave, 452 E 149th St, 454 Brook Ave, and 505 Brook Ave) and uses a "Four Fundamentals" pedagogy — Faith Foundation, Social-Emotional Learning, Anti-Bias Education, and Experiential Learning — codified through a training partnership with Bank Street College's Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice. It has no proprietary technology; the technology stack consists of a Squarespace website, the Funraise donation platform, and the Double the Donation matching-gift tool. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff and is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors chaired by Sara Miller, with Tracy Thornton serving as Executive Director.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions and government funding rather than fees. Streams include individual donations (one-time and monthly, by check, wire, Zelle, or stock), corporate matching gifts, Donor Advised Funds, legacy/planned gifts, DIY peer-to-peer fundraisers, and government preschool funding through NYC DOE's 3K/PreK for All initiative. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: families are reached through word-of-mouth, local school partnerships, and direct outreach, while donor support is cultivated through fundraising events, volunteer pipelines, and the diversified donation channel stack.

Name

A House on Beekman

Legal name

A House on Beekman, Inc.

Website

https://ahouseonbeekman.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A House on Beekman is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the South Bronx that delivers free, birth-through-high-school educational programming — including preschool, after-school, summer camp, and literacy initiatives — to children and families in the Mott Haven community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Part-Time / Drop-In Preschools (EDACABAN)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• After-school programs
• Nonprofit youth services
• Community family support
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Receives contributions from individual donors through one-time and monthly giving options. Donors can give via check, wire transfer, Zelle, or stock transfers.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Partnered with thousands of companies that match employee donations, allowing donors to multiply the impact of their contributions.
3. Stock and Securities Donations: Accepts donations of stocks and mutual funds through Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (DTC #: 0725, Account #: 163KC934).
4. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Gifts: Accepts gifts through Donor Advised Funds, with checks payable to A House on Beekman mailed to their address.
5. Legacy/Planned Gifts: Accepts planned gifts through wills and estates, offering donors connection to third-party advisors for tax planning.
6. DIY Fundraising: Enables supporters to create personal fundraisers for events like dinner parties, lemonade stands, birthday celebrations, and fitness challenges.
7. Government Program Partnerships: Partners with NYC Department of Education's 3K and PreK for All initiative to provide free preschool programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A House on Beekman delivers free educational and developmental programming for children from birth through high school in the South Bronx. Its six core programs — Babies to Two (early childhood parent-and-me classes), Preschool (3K/PreK), After School (K-5 enrichment and tutoring), Community Engagement (family resources and extracurriculars), Summer Camp, and Beekman Kids Read (literacy initiative) — are provided at no cost to families and operate across multiple sites in the Bronx.

Product overview

A House on Beekman is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a seamless series of free educational programs spanning from birth through high school in the South Bronx. The organization operates six core programs: Babies to Two (Parent and Me and Transitioning Toddlers classes for children 0-2 years), Preschool (3K/PreK for children 3-4 years), After School (K-5th grade enrichment and tutoring), Community Engagement (family resources and extracurriculars), Summer Camp (full-day summer programming), and Beekman Kids Read (literacy initiative). All programs are offered free of charge and are designed to close the opportunity gap for children in the South Bronx through high-quality early childhood education, academic support, and holistic family services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Babies to Two A free early childhood program for caregivers and children age 0-2 featuring Parent and Me classes and Transitioning Toddlers classes, using the RIE (Resources for Infant Educators) approach to support developmental milestones. Delivered at the 452 E 149th St 4th Fl site.
• Preschool A free preschool program for 3 and 4-year-olds operating as part of NYC's 3K/PreK for All initiative, preparing children for kindergarten through pre-literacy, pre-math, and social-emotional instruction. Delivered at the Jackson Ave and 505 Brook Ave preschool sites.
• After School Program A free after-school program for kindergarten through 5th grade students providing homework help, academic enrichment, specialized tutoring in reading and math, snacks, and safe after-school care. Delivered at the 454 Brook Avenue primary education site; students are picked up from select local partner schools.
• Community Engagement A program providing holistic resources to families through a referral system connecting them to community services, extracurricular activities (dance, acting, creative writing, art, music), and parenting workshops and support groups. Includes the organization's hip hop dance team celebrating South Bronx cultural roots.
• Summer Camp A free full-day summer camp for kindergarten through 5th graders combining academic instruction in math and reading, creative arts, field trips across NYC, outdoor play, lunch, snacks, and spiritual formation designed to prevent summer learning loss.
• Beekman Kids Read A literacy initiative expanding access to books and joyful reading experiences for children in the South Bronx, aiming to close the opportunity gap through literacy support and book distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preschoolers graduate well-equipped to flourish in kindergarten and beyond
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bank Street College's Center for Emotionally Responsive PracticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA House on Beekman partners with Bank Street College's Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice to train staff in techniques that support children and families who have experienced trauma. This includes training in bibliotherapy, art therapy, and use of transitional objects. The partnership provides A House on Beekman with unique expertise in emotionally responsive practice that differentiates their early childhood programs.
• NYC Department of Education (3K/PreK for All)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA House on Beekman participates in NYC's 3K and PreK for All initiative, which provides high-quality preschool programs for 3 and 4-year-olds across the city. Their preschool classes follow the NYC DOE calendar and comply with all DOE guidelines. This partnership enables A House on Beekman to offer free preschool programming.
• Local Schools (After School Pick-up)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA House on Beekman's after school program picks up students from select local partner schools and brings them to the program site. This partnership enables seamless transitions from school to after school programming.
• Raymond James & Associates, Inc.minorOthersRaymond James & Associates, Inc. serves as A House on Beekman's broker for accepting stock donations (DTC #: 0725, Account #: 163KC934). Donors interested in contributing stocks or mutual funds instruct their brokers to donate securities to A House on Beekman through this brokerage relationship.
• Double the DonationminorOthersA House on Beekman uses Double the Donation's matching gift search tool on their website to help donors determine if their employer will match their donation. This service provides electronic forms and guidelines for submitting matching gifts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Good Shepherd Services: NYC nonprofit providing a continuum of youth and family services including early childhood, after-school, and family support across the Bronx and other boroughs. Closely matches A House on Beekman's mix of preschool, after-school, and community programming.
• SCO Family of Services: NYC-based nonprofit delivering early childhood, after-school, and youth development programs across boroughs. Comparable to A House on Beekman's structured preschool and after-school offerings for vulnerable families.
• Harlem Children's Zone: Harlem-based nonprofit running a well-known birth-to-college pipeline of free education and social services in a low-income NYC community. Directly comparable to A House on Beekman's seamless-from-birth youth and family support model, just at larger scale.
• Mission Society of New York: NYC nonprofit running free early childhood, after-school, and adult education programs for low-income families. Comparable peer with overlapping birth-through-adulthood free service model in NYC.
• Children's Aid Society: Large NYC nonprofit delivering early childhood, after-school, and youth development programs in underserved neighborhoods. Comparable to A House on Beekman as a multi-site, free education and youth services provider in low-income NYC communities.
• Graham Windham: Historic NYC child and family services nonprofit providing early childhood education, after-school, and youth development. Comparable as a mission-aligned peer offering free educational and family support in NYC.

Regional players

• BronxWorks: Bronx-based nonprofit offering early childhood, after-school, youth, and family services to low-income residents. Directly comparable peer operating in the same borough and overlapping program categories.

Emerging players

• The Door: NYC nonprofit providing youth and family services including education and developmental programs for adolescents. Partial overlap with A House on Beekman's middle- and high-school youth programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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Investments

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