irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $111KENRICHMENT PROGRAM (FORMERLY ERF) - PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS FIELD TRIPS AND IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS WHICH ENRICH THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. ALL 500 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THESE ACTIVITIES. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A COMMUNITY GARDEN, 5TH GRADE GRADUATION, STUDENT AND TEACHER EVENTS, CLASSROOM WISHLIST, SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS AND DONATIONS TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Author Visits
Brings professional authors to KES for grade-level visits and book sales
Community Garden and Greenhouse
Educational organic garden and greenhouse maintained with student involvement and PTO funding
Community Service - Holiday Food & Gift Drive
Organizes annual Thanksgiving and December holiday drives to support local families in need
Enrichment Program
Provides field trips, in-house programs, and teaching artist residencies that enhance classroom learning for all KES students
Family Events
Hosts school-wide events including Back to School Celebration, Family Dance, and Field Day
Science Fair
Organizes annual science fair with student projects, visiting scientists, and family engagement
Staff Appreciation
Coordinates welcome breakfasts, holiday gifts, and appreciation week activities for faculty and staff
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Administers community outreach and charitable giving programsOrganizes annual food and gift drives during Thanksgiving and December holidays to support local families in need, including gift-wrapping events. Also provides scholarships for graduating seniors and donations to people in need as part of its community support mission.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Conducts fundraising initiatives and manages affiliate giving programsConducts fundraising events and programs, including managing affiliate giving partnerships where a portion of sales from Label Daddy, DeCicco’s Family Market, Scholastic Book Club, and Minted.com support PTO programs through designated links, promo codes, or checkout mentions.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
- Coordinates staff appreciation and recognition programsOrganizes and funds staff appreciation events including welcome-back breakfasts, holiday gifts, daily recognitions during appreciation week, and end-of-year luncheons to support and recognize teachers and school staff.
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Manages communications and community engagementProduces a weekly newsletter, manages event communications, and publishes an annual calendar of events to inform and connect the Katonah Elementary School community, ensuring broad participation in PTO programs and initiatives.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Operates and maintains the KES Garden and GreenhouseMaintains the KES Garden and Greenhouse using PTO funds for construction and upkeep, and supports student participation in planting and harvesting activities as part of environmental and experiential learning.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizes and funds field trips, author visits, and special assembliesProvides field trips and in-house enrichment programs for all 500 students at Katonah Elementary School to supplement classroom curriculum, including author visits and special assemblies. These activities are funded through PTO initiatives and directly organized or coordinated by the PTO.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual school-wide events and family engagement activitiesPlans and hosts major community events including the annual Halloween Fair, Back to School Celebration, Family Dance, Field Day, and Science Fair. These events include DJ entertainment, themed decorations, concessions, and structured student activities coordinated with teachers and parent volunteers.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Plans and manages before- and after-school enrichment programsPlans, launches, and manages before- and after-school enrichment programs in partnership with BOCES and local vendors, including vendor coordination, registration, quality monitoring, and providing allergen-free snacks. Programs are hosted on-site at Katonah Elementary School to eliminate transportation barriers.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Runs annual reading promotion program (PARP)Runs the annual Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program in March, promoting family reading through events such as “Starry Story Night” and student recognition activities.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Supports student learning through classroom resources and suppliesPurchases and delivers school supply packs, funds classroom supplies, recess equipment, and technology updates, and fulfills classroom wishlists to enhance student learning and support teachers at Katonah Elementary School.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$30K10%
Program service revenue$265K90%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$297K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$194K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$194K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +167.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- DOREEN PARSONS SICILIANO — SECRETARY
- HOLLY FOLEY — FUNDRAISING
- KARIN PALMERINI — CO-VICE PRES
- KERRY MCGILL — TREASURER
- KIM BUCKLEY — 2ND VICE PRE
- KIM SINAPI — COMMUNICATIO
- KRISTEN WOODARD — MEMBER AT LA
- LINDSAY ANTHONY — PRESIDENT
- LINDSAY CULLEN — CO VICE PRES
- MICHELLE PLETKA — SECRETARY
- TASHA ANTULOV HICKERSON — STUDENT IMPA
- VANESSA WALKER — FUNDRAISING
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- BOCES Government — Partner for administrative coordination of author visits and enrichment programs.
- BOCES Partner — Partner organization in delivering the extracurricular program.
- Cassiday Studios Partner — Vendor partner for class picture days.
- DeCicco’s Family Market Partner — Local business that donates a portion of eligible customer purchases to KES PTO when mentioned at checkout.
- Elev8 Partner — Collaborates with KATONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION to present the annual Halloween Fair.
- KES PTO Fundraising Committee Coalition — Committee responsible for organizing fundraising efforts and outreach to local businesses and community partners.
- KLSD Administration Partner — Collaborates with the PTO on beautification projects, school-wide assemblies, and other initiatives.
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with Katonah Elementary School to support student welfare and education.
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with school staff to support student enrichment programs and events.
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support programs and events.
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support student welfare and education.
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — Primary educational institution served; programs are designed to benefit its students and support classroom education.
- Label Daddy Partner — Partnership through which 25% of proceeds from sales via affiliate link support KES PTO programs.
- Main Street Partner — Vendor partner for book fairs.
- Minted Partner — Design marketplace that donates 15% of qualifying orders back to KES PTO when customers use the designated promo code.
- Mr. Hughes Partner — Assists with distribution of science fair materials and coordination of project registration.
- Scholastic Partner — Vendor partner for book fairs.
- Scholastic Books Partner — Partnership through which PTO receives 2% of sales when customers choose to support KES during online purchases.
strategies · 3
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 Engagement Through Events and Inclusive Programmingmethodology: community-engagementBy organizing annual community events and applying inclusivity guidelines, the PTO strengthens family and staff engagement because shared experiences and a sense of belonging foster sustained involvement and school spirit.
- Fundraising and Revenue Reinvestment for Educational Enrichmentmethodology: revenue-reinvestmentBy raising funds and reinvesting proceeds into school programs, the PTO supports student experiences and classroom enrichment because dedicated financial resources enable access to activities and materials that complement academic goals.
- Home-School Collaboration to Enhance Student Educationmethodology: home-school-collaborationBy fostering collaboration and improving communication between parents and teachers, the PTO enhances student education because strong home-school relationships create a supportive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.