New Heights Year-End Report 2013

Leaders Champions Student-Athletes

2013

New Heights Leadership

Board of Directors, Emerging Leaders Council & Staff BOARD of Directors Neal Arthur Managing Director, Wieden + Kennedy

Sherri King-O’Connor Managing Director, Univ. of Virginia Investment Management

Nick Blatchford, Vice Chairman CEO, Five-Star Basketball Founder, New Heights Youth, Inc.

Rocky Kurita Senior Vice President, D.E. Shaw

Steven Goldstein Senior VP, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Ins. Co., Ltd

Nina Lesavoy Managing Director, Avec Capital

Kieran Goodwin Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Panning Capital

Meghan Mackay Managing Director of Schools, Success Academy, NYC

Andy Nathan CEO, Meritage Properties

Ted Smith (Ex-Officio) Executive Director, New Heights Youth, Inc.

Mark Patricof, Board Chair Managing Partner, MESA

Ron Trichon Managing Director, Barclays

Richard Roberts Director of Business Development, Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

Vicki Zubovic, Secretary Director of Development, KIPP NYC

Joseph Samberg, Treasurer CEO, JDS Capital Management

Andrew Colao, General Counsel Partner, Weil, Gotshal + Manges

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EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL Brandon Adams Turner Broadcasting

Alicia Jayo Falconwood Corporation

Dominic Martin ICAP

Warren Pyles CitiGroup

Jon Baucom Peter Millar

Noah Levine SEED Project

Chris Moore Shoretel

Jeremy Snepar New York Film Academy

Joshua Greenberg Glenview Capital

Cameron Lewis Goldman Sachs

Elena Perez eatbigfish

Matt Stehle Uncommon Schools

Chris Alesi College Assist Coordinator

Ashley FaisoN Director of Development

Maurice Hicks Athletic Director

Robyn Pretlow Director of Summer Academy

Rahme Anderson Program Coordinator

Li’Esha Garcia Finance and Operations Manager

Shanha-Lee James Communications Associate

Rock Rosa Program Coordinator

Adam Berkowitz Associate Executive Director

Sekou Hamer Academic Coordinator

Jasmine Jeffers Grantwriter

TED SMITH Executive Director

NEW HEIGHTS STAFF

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Summer Academy students enjoy a day of boat building at Rocking the Boat, one of five Friday field trips focusing on teamwork.

2013: A Pathway to success This following year-end report highlights New Heights’ key accomplishments in 2013, as well as looks to the future as we continue the process of building an organization that serves deserving youth throughout our community.

In the following pages you will see the results of the hard work put forth by our student-athletes and their families both on and off the court. You will also read about the tireless efforts of our amazing team of board members, full time staff, basketball coaches, tutors and volunteers.

At New Heights, the desired outcome for everyone’s collective efforts is for all of our kids to graduate from high school and college and build a foundation for a personally and professionally successful adult life. In a city that graduates roughly only half of its high school students, New Heights graduated 100% of our seniors this year, a rate we have maintained since 2005. New Heights is a home that allows young people to reap the numerous benefits of participation in organized basketball and aims to eliminate the negative influences and behaviors that frequently accompany youth basketball. At New Heights, the basketball court is a “classroom” in which we encourage our participants to develop and apply leadership skills by challenging them to resolve interpersonal conflicts among teammates; demonstrate teamwork and dedication in training and competition; and display respect towards others. Most importantly, New Heights provides student-athletes direct access to academic and life skill resources rarely available to families in this socioeconomic demographic.

In 2013, New Heights’ eighth anniversary, we enhanced our program services and are continuing to identify new ways to educate and empower inner-city youth to be leaders, champions, and student athletes. To do this, we need your help. Whether volunteering as a tutor or coach, sponsoring a team, or cheering on our student-athletes in competition, we will only grow and expand the New Heights’ mission with your continued support.

Leaders Champions Student-Athletes YEAR-END REPORT

2013

Court // Classroom // Community ACHIEVING OUR MISSION The Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Congratulations Graduates. . . . . 5 Profiles of Success . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PROGRAMS Program Continuum. . . . . . . . . . . 7

Thank you for joining us to positively impact the lives of hundreds of promising NYC student-athletes.

Hoops Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

With our deep appreciation and warmest wishes,

Keeping Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FINANCIALS Financial Overview. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mark Patricof Ted Smith Board Chairman Executive Director

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OUR Mission To educate and empower promising inner-city youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life.

Our Vision

All young athletes will have the values and skills necessary to become leaders in their communities and succeed in life beyond sports.

BRIDGING THE GAP

100% 302 high school graduation rate since 2005

IDENTIFY promising studentathletes primarily from Northern Manhattan, the Bronx and Central Brooklyn

student-athletes placed in college prep high schools

ENGAGE

youth in academic, athletic and leadership development through basketball

Who We Serve

NYC youth ages 10-18 from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have a passion for basketball.

Our Impact

For nearly 10 years, we’ve maintained a 100% high school graduation rate for our student athletes and a 98% college matriculation rate - currently we have 77 alums playing college basketball.

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Our Program Bedrock

BUILD

academic, athletic and leadership skills

ENSURE

access to a high quality education

IN EDUCATION

221

New Heights graduates have matriculated to college

$48m in scholarship/financial aid awarded to student-athletes

Class of

2013

Joel Angus Stony Brook

Staci Barrett Saint Rose College

INVEST

in each youth intensively preparing them to succeed in first-rate high schools and colleges

SUPPORT youth through adolescence and transition into adulthood

James Coleman University of Buffalo Ramiel Coleman Dowling College

healthy fitness & nutritional habits

SHAPE

identities as student-athletes and leaders

Jordan Nanton Williston State University Chris Polanco Atlanta Sports Academy

Raz Council Monroe College

Petiri “PJ� Reed Wesleyan University

Trey Dickerson Murray State University

Sydney Sodine Brandeis University

Khalil Hamer City College

Jordan Washington Indian Hills College

Malik Harmon Saint Francis University (PA)

Naasir Williams Univ. of Vermont

Brittany Henry Bluefield State

DEVELOP

Hassan Martin University of Rhode Island

Joshua James Monmouth Univ. jarrel marshall Palm Beach St.

Terrell Williams Lycoming College Tyler Wilson Manhattan College shelby zucker Emory University

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PROFILES OF SUCCESS Janelle Linton Alumna/Class of 2010 SUCCESS BEYOND SPORT

Janelle was selected as a member of the 2013 Beyond Sport New York Young Advisory Panel. Beyond Sport is “a global organization that promotes, develops and supports the use of sport to create positive social change across the world.” Janelle was chosen based on the impact that sports has had on her life and her desire to help youth around the world through sports. While playing with New Heights, Janelle was a member of the 2007 AAU National Championship 14U team. Janelle is currently a Public Health Major at the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University.

THE ESSENTIALS

Years with New Heights: 10 High School: Murry Bergtraum College: Syracuse University

“New Heights has made me the driven, disciplined and passionate person I am today.”

Shane Pearley Class of 2014 Making a Triple Impact Shane Pearley excels in the classroom and on the court. Recently, he was named a Triple Impact Scholar by the Positive Coaching Alliance, (PCA), a partner organization of New Heights, who awarded four Metro area students with a $5,000 scholarship.

There were 900 applicants for the award, which honors those who, “work to improve themselves, their teammates and their sport.”

THE ESSENTIALS

Years with New Heights: 3 High School: Berkeley Carroll

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“Thank you for your support in assisting me in pursuit of my goals and dreams.”

Naasir Williams Class of 2013 LONG JOURNEY FROM HARLEM TO VERMONT Naasir Williams embodies the spirit of New Heights. He is a leader, champion and student-athlete on the basketball court and in the classroom. Naasir, known as NaNa, grew up in Harlem and, with the support of New Heights’ High School Assist program, chose to attend Rice High School in his neighborhood. Unfortunately, Rice was forced to close due to financial difficulties, but New Heights was able to assist him and his family to enroll at another parochial school, Cardinal Hayes in the Bronx. Within his first week at Cardinal Hayes, he was selected by the administration to be a member of the senior council, an exclusive leadership position. At Hayes, Naasir excelled, maintaining a 90 GPA and being named a co-captain of the team. After graduating from Hayes at 17, he received a full-financial aid package to attend the Millbrook School, an elite college preparatory school. With continued support from the College Assist program, Naasir graduated from Millbrook in 2013 and is currently attending the University of Vermont in Burlington with a generous financial aid package. He is also a member of the basketball team.

THE ESSENTIALS

Years with New Heights: 5 High School: Millbrook School College: University of Vermont

“New Heights is like a second family to me. The coaches really care and stress the importance of getting it done in the classroom.

I will be forever thankful for the support I received.”

Rock Rosa Program Coordinator A PASEsetter Rock Rosa has been an instrumental staff member supporting our student-athletes at New Heights. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious PASEsetter Award by the Partnership for Afterschool Education (PASE). The award “honors afterschool educators whose commitment, energy and creativity have had an indelible impact on the children and youth of New York City.”

Rock received his 2013 PASEsetter Award at PASE’s 20th Anniversary gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. He gave a touching speech about his involvement with NYC youth and the opportunity to impact hundreds of lives to support our future generations. Congratulations to Rock on this great honor.

Li’Esha Garcia Finance and Operations Manager A ROLE MODEL An alumna of the program and now a critical member of our staff, Li’Esha Garcia was recognized in 2013 for her contributions with the Proctor & Gamble My Black is Beautiful Imagine a Future Award. Imagine a Future aims to help develop strong and confident young girls who recognize their potential, and celebrate everything that makes women and girls beautiful inside and out. At a star-studded event, featuring many top female athletes and actors, Li’Esha was honored for serving as a great role model and inspiration for young women everywhere. Congratulations to Li’Esha on receiving this award in recognition of all her hard work.

Continuum of Services BasketBall & Leadership Development

Summer Academy

High School ASSIST

College ASSIST

CAREER ASSIST*

Academic support ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5th Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th Grade

7th Grade

HIGH SCHOOL 8th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

COLLEGE 12th Grade

College

Life

*FY15. Review Strategic Plan Executive Summary at www.newheightsnyc.org

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2013 Hoops Highlights

New Heights Highlights as a 2013 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits.org

● Honored

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Launched New Heights HELPS: a new community service initiative, where each New Heights member completes a team or individual community service project.

The 2013 season was another successful one for all of the basketball teams at New Heights. Our high school student-athletes got the chance to play against the best competition in the country and in front of hundreds of college coaches. Not only did New Heights win numerous tournament championships, but, more importantly, several of our student-athletes received full athletic scholarship offers from some of the top Universities in the country. Here are some of the highlights:

Youth INC Board Advancement and Taproot Strategic Prep Plan.

HIGH SCHOOL

● Completed

● Our

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Held 10th Annual H.S. Open House: On Oct. 19, over 25 top boarding, parochial, private & public schools joined to speak with our youth & families. Over 300 student-athletes have matriculated into college preparatory high schools thanks in part to introductions made at this annual event.

● Signing

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Day 2013 – Seven high school seniors signed early to attend colleges in 2014.

17U Boys team finished the season in grand fashion by winning the prestigious adidas Super 64 tournament in Las Vegas for the first time in program history by going 9-0 over a five-day period. ● The 17U Boys team finished ranked No. 5 in the country, according to indihoops.com. ● Of the 10 student-athletes on our girls 16U Blue squad, six have already accepted full scholarships to play basketball in college. ● Our 16U and 15U boys’ teams reached the Elite 8 in Las Vegas. ● According to indihoops.com, our 15U team was the 22nd best team in the nation. ● New Heights’ girls 16U White team had a very successful season, winning their pools at Boo Williams (Va.), Run 4 Roses (Ky.) and Battle in the Boro (Tenn.). ● The girls’ 14U Blue team won championships at Uptown Challenge, Hoops in the Sun and Future Talent and our 14U White team won its division at the USA Invitational.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ● Our

14U boys’ team won the prestigious B-Ball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic and the Grand Finale and competed in the AAU Nationals in Orlando, Florida. ● The 13U boys’ team won the Tillary Park Championship and the BasketBull Junior National Invitational at the Basketball Hall of Fame. ● Our 12U boys’ team won the AAU Regional championship as well as the Hoops in the Sun crown and they traveled to Hampton, Va. for the AAU nationals. ● Our girls 13U team won the USJN Nationals and the Dorney Park Invitational and our 12U team won the Garden State Easter Tip-Off, the Zero Gravity Hudson Valley Showdown and Think Pink events and went undefeated at the NJ Sparks Classic.

Keeping score: it adds UP AT NEW HEIGHTS High School Graduation Rate

NH

vs

100%

NYC 60%

College Matriculation Rate

NH

vs

98%

60% 60% 70%

of participants will be first generation college graduates of participants receive free or reduced lunch of participants live in N. Manhattan, the Bronx or Central Brooklyn

US

NH

52%

75%

vs

US 61%

* National Center for Education Statistics, 2013

* National Center for Education Statistics, 2013

* NYC Dept. of Education, 2013

2012-13 Enrollment

College Graduation Rate

New Heights served more than 200 student-athletes, ages 10-18, primarily from underserved NYC neighborhoods

50% 60% 64%

male

in High School

AfricanAmerican

11%

50% 40% Latino

female

40% in grades 5 through 8

13% White 12%

Bi-Racial

Looking Ahead 5 YEAR STRATEGIC Priorities In FY2013, New Heights conducted a reflective strategic planning process, and created the following 3 key priorities to guide us into the future: •

Maintain and grow a strong sports-based youth-development organization

•

Provide integrated athletic and academic programming to develop successful student-athletes

•

Provide an effective pathway to and through college for each participant

Review our Strategic Plan Executive Summary at www.newheightsnyc.org.

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2013 FINANCIALS 100% Board giving

Revenue Analysis

Expense Analysis

■ Board/Individuals: $177,768

■ 80% - Program: $1,186,204

■ Foundation/Corporate Contributions: $561,733 ■ Fundraising Events: $503,500 ■ In-Kind/Other: $125,080 Total: $1,368,081

80%

direct to program

■ 8% - Administration: $122,823 ■ 12% - Fundraising: $180,582 Total: $1,489,609

*These represent unaudited FY13 numbers

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MAIN EVENT Thursday, March 13, 2014 Join MADNESS ’14, New Heights signature annual event

Be a Champion for NYC student-athletes

Get Involved Join the Team

We have numerous ways for you to get involved at New Heights – coach a team, tutor a student, provide administrative office support, attend an event, share your professional skills or sponsor a team!

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2013 Supporters Thank You For Your Generosity Corporate SUPPORT adidas Bank of America Barclays CB Richard Ellis Clarion Capital Partners Credit Suisse Deutsche Bank FoxRock Partners Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson Glenview Capital Management Goldman Sachs Greenberg Traurig GTIS Partners Hidrock Realty Holborn Corporation

Eagle Transfer Corp

Morgan Stanley

Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundation

Movado National Basketball Association

Hyde and Watson Foundation

Nomura

Jewish Communal Fund

Panning Capital

Lily Auchincloss Foundation

Partnership for After School Education (PASE) RBC Capital Markets

Lucius N. Littauer Foundation

Tag Associates

Patrina Foundation

Up2Us

Pinkerton Foundation

WallachBeth Capital

Price Family Foundation

Wieden + Kennedy

Rona Jaffe Foundation

Foundation SUPPORT Altman Foundation

Hub International Jericho Capital Asset Management

Berkowitz Family Foundation

KarmaWell Inc.

Bulldogs Care Foundation

Madison Square Garden Meritage Properties

Foundation for Global Sports Development

New York Land Services

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel

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MESA Global

Carl Marks Foundation Charles Hayden Foundation

Samberg Family Foundation San Francisco Foundation Schwartz Family Foundation Shanken Family Foundation Smith Family Foundation State Street Foundation Taproot Foundation Youth I.N.C.

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Sponsor A TeaM in

2014

From court to classroom and into the community, New Heights relies on our dedicated network of supporters to help our student-athletes and organization grow.

Consider sponsoring one of our teams in 2014, providing the access to athletic and academic resources our student-athletes need to thrive. Contact us for more information.

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