Nonprofit · EIN 13-3680286
THE ARMORY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $8,258,950 | $10,221,126 | -$1,962,176 | $12,025,473 | $19,217,343 | -$7,191,870 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $9,239,866 | $10,272,523 | -$1,032,657 | $14,008,903 | $19,137,306 | -$5,128,403 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $7,765,283 | $8,191,894 | -$426,611 | $9,551,686 | $559,757 | $8,991,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,387,289
- of which government grants
- $296,250
- Program service revenue
- $3,522,681
- Investment income
- $71,373
- Net rental income
- $430,139
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$63,264
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$184,445
- Other revenue
- $277,607
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,035,587
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,636,229
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,769,721
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,138
- Accounting fees
- $90,326
- Travel
- $173,621
- Depreciation
- $974,150
- Program services (functional)
- $9,263,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $664,073
- Fundraising (functional)
- $293,856
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,008,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,025,473
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,217,343
- Net assets, end of year
- -$7,191,870
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,143,261
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,169,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$7,191,870
- Gross unrelated business income
- $223,888
- Gross receipts
- $9,518,325
- Employees
- 152
- Volunteers
- 520
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN B SCHINDEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $390,255 | $56,885 |
| RITA M FINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $407,859 | $38,026 |
| GLENNIS A AQUINO-GIL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $237,473 | $1,300 |
| KENNETH DWYER | BUILDING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,697 | $44,942 |
| JOHN CARPENTER | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,208 | $38,977 |
| Alberto Aquino | Director of Youth Programming Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,889 | $44,451 |
| Clayton D Harding | Director of College Admissions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,193 | $24,942 |
| Chenelle Francis | Senior Accountant Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,769 | $14,942 |
| EDWARD STERN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLUM | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANKFURT | CHAIRMAN (THROUGH 12/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BILSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE VALOUCH | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 07/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE OTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERRI DONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REMYSELL SALAS | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 07/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT ESNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY HILLIARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN B SCHINDEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $351,440 | $29,955 |
| RITA M FINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $363,771 | $15,478 |
| GLENNIS A AQUINO-GIL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $212,878 | $1,000 |
| JOHN CARPENTER | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,669 | $15,478 |
| KENNETH DWYER | BUILDING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,855 | $15,478 |
| Mary Rose Synek | Dir. of Writing Institute Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,836 | $15,478 |
| Clayton D Harding | Director of College Admissions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,104 | $1,000 |
| Tom Healy | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,515 | $1,000 |
| EDWARD STERN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLUM | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANKFURT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BILSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE VALOUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE OTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRI DONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REMYSELL SALAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ESNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY HILLIARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN SCHINDEL | CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 45 | $309,607 | $39,556 |
| RITA FINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 45 | $329,547 | $14,529 |
| GLENNIS AQUINO-GIL | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $149,417 | $14,529 |
| JOHN CARPENTER | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,304 | $14,529 |
| KENNETH DWYER | BUILDING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,629 | $14,529 |
| ALBERTO AQUINO | DIRECTOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,267 | $14,529 |
| MARY ROSE SYNEK | DIRECTOR OF INST. WRITING & AR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,388 | $14,529 |
| CLAYTON D HARDING | DIRECTOR OF WRITING INSTITUTE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,672 | $1,000 |
| EDWARD STERN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLUM | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANKFURT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BILSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRY BYRNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE VALOUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE OTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRI DONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REMYSELL SALAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ESNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAHABUDD EEN ALLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LABREQUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY HILLIARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 216 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10032-1322
- In care of
- % CHENELLE FRANCIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN SCHINDEL, 216 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10032
- Signed the 990
- JONATHAN SCHINDEL, CO-PRESIDENT AND CFO
- Phone
- (212) 923-1803
- Website
- WWW.ARMORY.NYC
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
THE ARMORY FOUNDATION, A NYC NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND HOME TO THE PREMIER INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CENTER IN AMERICA, IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING LIFELONG HEALTH AND LEARNING BY SERVING YOUTH, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, ADULTS AND LOCAL SENIORS THROUGH TRACK & FIELD, EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THE ARMORY FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY EMPHASIS IS REACHING AND MOTIVATING THE YOUTH OF ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY BY OFFERING THEM COMPETITIVE TRACK AND FIELD ACTIVITIES AND BROADENING THEIR HORIZONS WITH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAMS AND A VARIETY OF CULTURAL AND SCHOOL-COORDINATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE ARMORY FOUNDATION HOSTS OVER 105 TRACK EVENTS EACH YEAR, MAINTAINS THE NATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD HALL OF FAME, OPERATES THE LARGEST AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY CENTER IN NEW YORK AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN ITS WORLD CLASS FACILITY.
Program accomplishments
- TRACK AND FIELD MEETS: OVER 105 TRACK AND FIELD MEETS ARE HELD EACH YEAR AT THE ARMORY RANGING IN SIZE FROM 100 ATHLETES TO OVER 5,000. THE ARMORY TRACK IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE FASTEST TRACK IN THE WORLD AND ATTRACTS ATHLETES AND SPECTATORS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES. TRACK PRACTICES: IN A NORMAL YEAR, THE ARMORY HOSTS 220 TRACK PRACTICE SESSIONS ATTRACTING APPROXIMATELY 70,000 VISITS OF MOSTLY YOUNG ATHLETES. PROGRAMMING EXTENDS BEYOND YOUTH AND REACHES COMMUNITY ADULTS AND SENIORS, BUT THE FOCUS REMAINS ON YOUTH. THE MAIN TRACK SEASON RUNS FROM OCTOBER THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF APRIL, BUT PROGRAMMING CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE ARMORY OF KEEPING EVERYONE ON TRACK.Expenses $4,687,044 · revenue $3,244,660
- HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING: UP TO 2,000 NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS TRAIN AT THE ARMORY, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL ON THE FABLED ARMORY TRACK. TRAINING INCLUDES A SUPPLEMENTAL COACHING STAFF PAID BY THE ARMORY TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS. MOST STUDENTS HAVE COACHES WHO ARE FLUENT IN ONE OF THE EVENTS OF TRACK AND FIELD. ONLY VERY FEW OF THEM ARE EXPERTS IN THROWING, POLE VAULTING, HURDLES OR EVEN RACE-WALKING. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE, THE ARMORY BRINGS IN THESE COACHES. YOUTH TRAINING: IN A NORMAL YEAR, AS MANY AS 500 STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-8 FROM WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, INWOOD AND HARLEM TRAIN AT THE ARMORY MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM OCTOBER TO MAY IN THE CITY TRACK, AND LITTLE FEET PROGRAMS. FULL COACHING STAFF IS PROVIDED TO THE CHILDREN TO TEACH THE BASICS OF TRACK AND FIELD AND ENSURE THE CHILDREN HAVE PLENTY OF FUN AT THE SAME TIME. THE ARMORY HAS STRUCTURED EXERCISE AND HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMMING TWICE PER WEEK, YEAR-ROUND, FOR COMMUNITY SENIORS.Expenses $1,306,412
- ARMORY COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL: THIS IS A COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM TARGETING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PRACTICE AT THE ARMORY, MANY OF WHOM WILL BE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS. ARMORY COLLEGE PREP SUPPLIES RIGOROUS ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, SAT PREP CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE COUNSELING, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID AND NCAA REGULATION INFORMATION AND MULTIPLE TRIPS TO VISIT COLLEGES. IN A TYPICAL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH OVER 60 STUDENTS EACH YEAR TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL, GAIN ACCEPTANCE TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND TO SUCCEED AT COLLEGE.Expenses $1,059,963 · revenue $82,000
- ARMORY COLLEGE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL, ALSO KNOWN AS GREAT MINDS: THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 FROM WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, INWOOD AND HARLEM. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENGAGE THE STUDENTS IN MATH, READING, STEAM AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WHILE WE ENCOURAGE GOOD STUDY HABITS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN THE STOCK MARKET GAME, WHERE GROUPS OF OUR STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE ECONOMY, INVESTING AND WORLD EVENTS VIA INVESTING $100,000 OF FICTITIOUS MONEY IN THE STOCK MARKET. THE ARMORY HAS EXPERIENCED STEADY ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 60 STUDENTS IN THE GREAT MINDS PROGRAM.Expenses $609,904 · revenue $25,000
- COMMUNITY PARTNERSExpenses $354,085 · revenue $166,198
- YOUTH TRAININGExpenses $343,752
- ADULTS & COLLEGES TRAININGExpenses $313,889
- COMMUNITY RELATIONSExpenses $267,148
- MUSEUM HALL OF FAMEExpenses $166,091
- AIM HIGH SENIORS TRAININGExpenses $154,909 · revenue $100,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3680286
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,258,950 | $10,221,126 | $12,025,473 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,239,866 | $10,272,523 | $14,008,903 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,765,283 | $8,191,894 | $9,551,686 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,230,990 | $7,905,763 | $10,796,175 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3680286).
Questions about THE ARMORY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE ARMORY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARMORY FOUNDATION is 13-3680286.
- Is THE ARMORY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to THE ARMORY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ARMORY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE ARMORY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ARMORY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ARMORY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JONATHAN SCHINDEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ARMORY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $390,255 (JONATHAN B SCHINDEL, CO-PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE ARMORY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,258,950, expenses of $10,221,126 and total assets of $12,025,473 at year end.
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