# New York Sun Works: Primary/secondary education, New York, United States

> New York Sun Works: New York Sun Works (NYSW) is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing K-12 education through sustainability science and climate...

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# New York Sun Works

New York Sun Works (NYSW) is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing K-12 education through sustainability science and climate education.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Primary/secondary education New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2004 22 years old
- **Team:** 46 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $5.9M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Nov 2021

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## About New York Sun Works

New York Sun Works (NYSW) is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing K-12 education through sustainability science and climate education.

Founded in 2004 by Ted Caplow, NYSW started with the Science Barge, a floating urban farm on the Hudson River. Today, it operates in over 300 public schools across New York City and Northern New Jersey, reaching more than 140,000 students annually. NYSW's core mission revolves around three pillars: building innovative hydroponic science labs in urban schools, educating students and teachers about sustainability, and engaging communities to tackle environmental challenges. The organization has developed the Hydroponic Classroom, which allows students to grow crops using advanced hydroponic technology. Additionally, NYSW offers a specialized curriculum that integrates urban agriculture and engineering into science classes, along with professional development for educators. Through its initiatives, NYSW aims to foster a generation of environmental innovators and climate leaders.

## What company datasets say New York Sun Works raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$5.9M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$5.9M**

Last round date **Nov 2021**

## Founders and team

From New York Sun Works's own website: 1 founder, 35 on the team.

**Dr. Ted Caplow** Founder and Chair

- **Alex Lola** Senior Hydroponic Specialist & Inventory Coordinator
- **Simon Collins** Head of People and Culture
- **Amanda Low** Development & Community Engagement Manager
- **Aryana Kamelian** Curriculum Specialist/Policy Analyst
- **Dave Hazan** Director of CEA Operations
- **Derek Pitts** Associate Board
- **Erin Degnan** Area Manager for Brooklyn
- **Evan Alexieff** Senior Hydroponic Classroom Operations Specialist
- **Hailey Aronson** Hydroponic Classroom Operations Specialist
- **Heather Holz** Professional Learning Manager / Curriculum Specialist
- **Isabel Ksenak** Hydroponic Classroom Operations Specialist
- **Ivan Jordon** Finance Manager
- **Jasmin Wilson** Area Manager for the Bronx and Upper Manhattan
- **Jeffrey Podell** Director of Finance
- **Jonathan Betancourt** Hydroponic Classroom Operations Specialist
- **Julia Levine** Senior Curriculum Specialist & Educational Resources Manager
- **Karyn Wyche** Hydroponic Classroom Operations Specialist
- **Liz McKoy** Director of Education

And 17 more on the team.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

environmental science climate action education controlled environment agriculture climate change curriculum primary/secondary education climate change awareness environmentalism teacher training environmental literacy environmental stewardship education seed-to-harvest farming k-12 curriculum sustainable urban agriculture climate education climate solutions education

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- **Sector:** Primary/secondary education
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 611710, 541990, SIC 8299, 8742
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $6.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/new-york-sun-works)

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