named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Gala
Fundraising event supporting enrichment programs and school needs not covered by DOE funding
Enrichment Programs
Supports extracurricular activities such as dance, chess, and theater for students
Recess Staff and Equipment Program
Funds recess supervision and equipment to support student play and safety
Taste of the Seaport
Community event that raises funds for school initiatives while bringing families together
Teacher Appreciation Efforts
Initiative to recognize and support teachers through events and resources
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Offers family education and engagement programsProvides free courses, resources, events, and activities to educate and empower families—including non-parent caregivers—as partners in their students’ education from early childhood through adulthood.
- Promotes student attendance and provides absence reporting toolsEducates families on the importance of daily attendance and risks of chronic absenteeism, provides a list of excused absence reasons, and offers an online form for reporting absences.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Administers Pre-K admissions processManages the Pre-K admissions process with a published timeline for applications and offer releases at Spruce Street School.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivers social-emotional learning programmingTeaches social-emotional skills including getting along with others, making healthy decisions, developing coping strategies, accepting responsibility, and respecting individual differences.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Facilitates experiential learning through community partnershipsTeaches 1st grade students about the food journey from seed to market through a partnership with a local urban farm.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts community-building and fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts events such as Taste of the Seaport and the Annual Gala to build community and raise funds in support of the school.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Provides enrichment programs and school support servicesFunds and supports enrichment programs such as dance, chess, and theater, along with recess staff and equipment, school supplies, technology, lice checks, and teacher appreciation efforts at Spruce Street School PS 397.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Supports student nutrition through meal programsProvides free breakfast, lunch, and afterschool meals to all students during the school year, with early breakfast service beginning at 7:50 a.m. and school opening at 8:12 a.m.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Supports student transitions to middle and high schoolProvides active support during middle and high school application processes and supplies copies of report cards and administrative records to families considering non-public school options during 5th and 8th grade articulation periods.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$333K
Contributions & grants$380K114%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K5%
Other revenue$-63K
expenses
Total expenses$348K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$150K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$419K
Cash$419K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$419K
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.1%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Department of Education of the City of New York Government — PTA operates under governance guidelines aligned with the Department of Education of the City of New York.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Provides access to family-facing technology platforms and student data through the NYC Schools Account system.
- Spruce Street School Partner — Primary beneficiary and partner institution for enrichment programs and support services.
- local urban farm Partner — Partners with a local urban farm for 1st grade food journey curriculum.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based and Experiential Learning 152 orgsmethodology: community-based learningBy using the local community as a foundation for authentic, inquiry-based education, the organization develops students' capacity to contribute globally because real-world engagement deepens understanding and civic responsibility.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Family Empowerment as Educational Partnership 152 orgsmethodology: family-empowermentBy empowering families as active partners in their children's education through accessible programming, the organization strengthens learning outcomes because family involvement increases student motivation and continuity of support beyond school.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Social-Emotional Learning through Behavioral Framework 152 orgsmethodology: social-emotional learning frameworkBy implementing a schoolwide social-emotional framework centered on shared behavioral values (Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair, Be Responsible), the organization supports holistic student development because consistent, value-based expectations foster self-regulation and positive decision-making.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Inclusive Education through Individualized Supportmethodology: inclusive-educationBy fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures individual strengths, the organization builds a cohesive learning community because valuing diverse abilities enhances engagement and collective growth.
- Integrated Fundraising and Community Engagementmethodology: integrated_fundraising_community_buildingBy combining fundraising with community-building events, the organization generates revenue and strengthens family engagement simultaneously because shared experiences build trust and investment in the school’s mission.