named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Cultural Assemblies
School-wide programs for Black History and Women’s History Months and performances like "Hansel & Gretel" by Prelude Opera
Dancing with Rhythms and Stories
8-session dance residency for 1st and 2nd graders led by Dancing Classrooms
Movement and Dancing with Puppets
Pre-K program where students explore movement and drama through puppetry with teaching artist Tamala Bakkensen
Nature Photography
Photography series for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with teaching artist Camila Otero
New Victory Theater
Improv and theater skills program for 5th graders, including a field trip to the Whitney Museum
The Nutcracker Project
10-session residency with New York City Ballet and field trip to "The Nutcracker" for 4th graders
Time Capsule
Project for graduating 8th graders to reflect on their school journey in collaboration with Uptown Stories and Jane LeCroy
World Stories Alive
Storytelling program for 3rd graders led by teaching artist Rachael Harrington
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Facilitating student reflection and legacy projectsSupports graduating eighth graders in creating time capsules with Uptown Stories and Jane LeCroy to reflect on their educational journey at PS/IS 187.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding in-school academic and enrichment programsFunds creative, hands-on learning programs and supports teachers for all grades during the school day at PS/IS 187, including arts, academic, and enrichment programming. Raises $100,000 to $125,000 annually to support these initiatives.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing community events and fundraising activitiesHosts community events such as the annual Spring in the Heights and holiday tree sale in partnership with Hudson Co-Op. Conducts raffles and secures donor underwriting to fund arts programs and ensure free public access to events.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing in-class arts and cultural enrichment programsDelivers direct in-class programming including art, drama, music, creative writing, puppetry, dance, storytelling, theater, nature photography, and cultural assemblies for students in grades Pre-K through 8 at PS/IS 187. Includes partnerships with teaching artists and organizations such as Prelude Opera, Dancing Classrooms, New Victory Theater, and Whitney Museum.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Supporting school infrastructure and materials for arts educationProvides funding for essential equipment and materials such as a new drum set, musical instruments, art supplies for student art shows, and upgraded auditorium lighting in collaboration with the PTO to enhance arts education at PS/IS 187.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$53K106%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Youth Dance Theater Partner — Performed at the Spring in the Heights event.
- Broadway Performing Arts Center Partner — Provided dance performances at the Spring in the Heights event.
- Camila Otero Partner — Conducted a nature photography series for middle school students.
- Dancing Classrooms Partner — Provided an 8-session dancing residency for 1st and 2nd graders.
- Hudson Co-Op Partner — Co-hosted a holiday tree sale event.
- Hudson Heights Art Studio Partner — Provided art activities at the Spring in the Heights event.
- Jane LeCroy Partner — Collaborated with Uptown Stories to support eighth graders in building time capsules.
- New Victory Theater Partner — Provided improv and theater skills training for 5th graders.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Provided a 10-session residency and field trip to "The Nutcracker" for 4th graders.
- PS/IS 187 Partner — Hosts in-class arts programming funded by Friends of 187.
- PS/IS 187 Partner — Organization funds programs and supports teachers at PS/IS 187 during the school day.
- PS/IS 187 Partner — Primary beneficiary of funded academic and enrichment programs.
- PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs School Government — Friends of 187 funds in-school programming at PS/IS 187 and works closely with school administration, the School Leadership Team, and teachers.
- PTO Partner — Collaborated to purchase musical instruments, art supplies, and auditorium lighting.
- PTO Partner — Friends of 187 and the PTO are separate fundraising organizations that partner to fund a variety of programs for all children at PS/IS 187, with Friends focusing on school-day programming and the PTO on after-school programs and teacher mini-grants.
- Prelude Opera Partner — Partnered to present a performance of _Hansel & Gretel_ for kindergarteners.
- Studio in the Heights Partner — Performing partner at the Spring in the Heights event.
- Uptown Stories Partner — Collaborated with Jane LeCroy to support eighth graders in building time capsules.
- Whitney Museum Partner — Hosted a field trip for 5th graders.
strategies · 2
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.
- Arts-Integration for Student Developmentmethodology: arts-integrationBy funding in-school arts and creative programming, the organization enhances student engagement and academic experience because arts-integrated, experiential learning is believed to deepen cognitive and emotional development where public funding falls short.
- Equitable Community Access Through Underwritingmethodology: community-access-through-underwritingBy securing underwriting support for community events, the organization ensures broad participation regardless of income because removing cost barriers increases access and inclusivity for all families.