LeadersChampions

Student-Athletes

2013

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEAL ARTHUR Managing Director, Wieden + Kennedy

NICK BLATCHFORD, VICE CHAIRMAN CEO, Five-Star Basketball Founder, New Heights Youth, Inc.

STEVEN GOLDSTEIN Senior VP, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Ins. Co., Ltd

KIERAN GOODWIN Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Panning Capital

SHERRI KING-O’CONNOR Managing Director, Univ. of Virginia Investment Management

ROCKY KURITA Senior Vice President, D.E. Shaw

NINA LESAVOY Managing Director, Avec Capital

MEGHAN MACKAY Managing Director of Schools, Success Academy, NYC

ANDY NATHAN CEO, Meritage Properties

MARK PATRICOF, BOARD CHAIRManaging Partner, MESA

RICHARD ROBERTS Director of Business Development, Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

JOSEPH SAMBERG, TREASURER CEO, JDS Capital Management

TED SMITH (EX-OFFICIO) Executive Director, New Heights Youth, Inc.

RON TRICHON Managing Director, Barclays

VICKI ZUBOVIC, SECRETARY Director of Development, KIPP NYC

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ANDREW COLAO, GENERAL COUNSEL Partner, Weil, Gotshal + Manges

New Heights LeadershipBOARD OF DIRECTORS, EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL & STAFF

EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL

BRANDON ADAMS Turner Broadcasting

JON BAUCOM Peter Millar

JOSHUA GREENBERG Glenview Capital

ALICIA JAYO Falconwood Corporation

NOAH LEVINE SEED Project

CAMERON LEWIS Goldman Sachs

DOMINIC MARTIN ICAP

CHRIS MOORE Shoretel

ELENA PEREZ eatbigfish

WARREN PYLES CitiGroup

JEREMY SNEPAR New York Film Academy

MATT STEHLE Uncommon Schools

NEW HEIGHTS STAFF

CHRIS ALESI College Assist Coordinator

RAHME ANDERSON Program Coordinator

ADAM BERKOWITZ Associate Executive Director

ASHLEY FAISON Director of Development

LI’ESHA GARCIA Finance and Operations Manager

SEKOU HAMER Academic Coordinator

MAURICE HICKS Athletic Director

SHANHA-LEE JAMES Communications Associate

JASMINE JEFFERS Grantwriter

ROBYN PRETLOW Director of Summer Academy

ROCK ROSA Program Coordinator

TED SMITH Executive Director

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

Leaders Champions Student-AthletesYEAR-END REPORT

2013Court // Classroom // Community

ACHIEVING OUR MISSION

The Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Congratulations Graduates . . . . .5

Profiles of Success . . . . . . . . . . . .6

PROGRAMS

Program Continuum. . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

FINANCIALS

Financial Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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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 o� the court. You will also read about the tireless e�orts of our amazing team of board members, full time sta�, basketball coaches, tutors and volunteers.

At New Heights, the desired outcome for everyone’s collective e�orts 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 con-flicts among teammates; demonstrate teamwork and dedication in training and compe-tition; and display respect towards others. Most importantly, New Heights provides stu-dent-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.

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

With our deep appreciation and warmest wishes,

Ted Smith Executive Director

Mark Patricof Board Chairman

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

WHO WE SERVENYC youth ages 10-18 fromsocio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have a passion for basketball.

OUR IMPACTFor 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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student-athletes placed in college prep high schools

IDENTIFYpromising student-athletes primarily from Northern Manhattan, the Bronx and Central Brooklyn

ENGAGE youth in academic, athletic and leadership development through basketball

BRIDGING THE GAP

high school graduation ratesince 2005

302100%

BUILD academic, athletic and leadership skills

ENSURE access to a high quality education

OURPROGRAM BEDROCK

Class of

2013JOEL ANGUS Stony Brook

STACI BARRETT Saint Rose College

JAMES COLEMAN University of Bu�alo

RAMIEL COLEMAN Dowling College

RAZ COUNCIL Monroe College

TREY DICKERSON Murray State University

KHALIL HAMER City College

MALIK HARMON Saint Francis University (PA)

BRITTANY HENRY Bluefield State

JOSHUA JAMES Monmouth Univ.

JARREL MARSHALL Palm Beach St.

HASSAN MARTIN University of Rhode Island

JORDAN NANTON Williston State University

CHRIS POLANCO Atlanta Sports Academy

PETIRI “PJ” REED Wesleyan University

SYDNEY SODINE Brandeis University

JORDAN WASHINGTON Indian Hills College

NAASIR WILLIAMS Univ. of Vermont

TERRELL WILLIAMS Lycoming College

TYLER WILSON Manhattan College

SHELBY ZUCKER Emory University

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in scholarship/financial aid awarded to student-athletes

INVESTin each youth intensively preparing them tosucceed in first-rate high schools and colleges

SUPPORTyouth through adoles-cence and transition into adulthood

IN EDUCATION

New Heights graduates have matriculated to college

$48M221

DEVELOP healthy fitness & nutritional habits

SHAPE identities as student-athletes and leaders

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Janelle Linton Alumna/Class of 2010SUCCESS BEYOND SPORTJanelle 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.

Shane Pearley Class of 2014MAKING A TRIPLE IMPACTShane 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 ESSENTIALSYears 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.”

THE ESSENTIALSYears with New Heights: 3

High School: Berkeley Carroll

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

THE ESSENTIALSYears 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.”

PROFILES OF SUCCESSNaasir Williams Class of 2013

LONG JOURNEY FROM HARLEM TO VERMONTNaasir 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 di�culties, 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.

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Li’Esha Garcia Finance and Operations Manager A ROLE MODELAn alumna of the program and now a critical member of our sta�, 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.

Rock Rosa Program Coordinator A PASEsetterRock Rosa has been an instrumental sta� 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 in-volvement with NYC youth and the opportunity to impact hundreds of lives to support our future generations. Congratulations to Rock on this great honor.

CONTINUUM OF SERVICES

SUMMER ACADEMY

HIGH SCHOOLASSIST

COLLEGE ASSIST

CAREER ASSIST*

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE

5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade COLLEGE LIFE

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

BASKETBALL & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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

NEW HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS● Honored as a 2013 TOP-RATED

NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits.org

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

● Completed Youth INC Board Advancement and Taproot Strategic Prep Plan.

● 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 Day 2013 – Seven high school seniors signed early to attend colleges in 2014.8

2013 HOOPS HIGHLIGHTS

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, sev-eral of our student-athletes received full athletic scholarship o�ers from some of the top Universities in the country. Here are some of the highlights:

HIGH SCHOOL● Our 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 Na-

tional 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-O�, the Zero Gravity Hudson Valley Show-down and Think Pink events and went undefeated at the NJ Sparks Classic.

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60%

70%

60%64% 11% 13% 12%

LOOKING AHEAD 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESIn 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 e�ective pathway to and through college for each participant

2012-13 ENROLLMENT New Heights served more than 200 student-athletes, ages 10-18, primarily from underserved NYC neighborhoods

of participants will be first generation college graduates

of participants live in N. Manhattan, the Bronx or Central Brooklyn

of participants receive free or reduced lunch

African-American Latino White Bi-Racial

60% 40%in High School 40% in grades 5 through 8

50% 50%male female

NH NYC

KEEPING SCORE: IT ADDS UP AT NEW HEIGHTS

100% 60%

College Matriculation RateHigh School Graduation Rate College Graduation Rate

98% 52% 75% 61%

VS NH US NH USVS VS

* NYC Dept. of Education, 2013 * National Center for Education Statistics, 2013

* National Center for Education Statistics, 2013

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

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014Join MADNESS ’14, New Heights signature annual eventBe a Champion for NYC student-athletes

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MAIN EVENT

GET INVOLVED JOIN THE TEAMWe have numerous ways for you to get involved at New Heights – coach a team, tutor a student, provide administrative o�ce support, attend an event, share your professional skills or sponsor a team!

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REVENUE ANALYSIS■ Board/Individuals: $177,768

■ Foundation/Corporate Contributions: $561,733

■ Fundraising Events: $503,500

■ In-Kind/Other: $125,080

Total: $1,368,081

EXPENSE ANALYSIS■ 80% - Program: $1,186,204

■ 8% - Administration: $122,823

■ 12% - Fundraising: $180,582

Total: $1,489,609

2013 FINANCIALS

100%BOARD GIVING

80%DIRECT TOPROGRAM

*These represent unaudited FY13 numbers

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2013 SUPPORTERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITYCORPORATE SUPPORTadidas

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

Hub International

Jericho Capital Asset Management

KarmaWell Inc.

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel

Madison Square Garden

Meritage Properties

MESA Global

Morgan Stanley

Movado

National Basketball Association

New York Land Services

Nomura

Panning Capital

Partnership for After School Education (PASE)

RBC Capital Markets

Tag Associates

Up2Us

WallachBeth Capital

Wieden + Kennedy

FOUNDATION SUPPORTAltman Foundation

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Berkowitz Family Foundation

Bulldogs Care Foundation

Carl Marks Foundation

Charles Hayden Foundation

Eagle Transfer Corp

Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundation

Foundation for Global Sports Development

Hyde and Watson Foundation

Jewish Communal Fund

Lily Auchincloss Foundation

Lucius N. Littauer Foundation

Patrina Foundation

Pinkerton Foundation

Price Family Foundation

Rona Jaffe 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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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.