irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $60KTHE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) PILOT PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROADER TOOLSET TO THE TEACHERS OF SCHOOL 23 AS THEY BRING AN ENHANCED SCIENCE CURRICULUM TO THEIR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO BE SCHOOL-DIRECTED AND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL K-6 CLASSES SCHOOL WIDE.
- #2 $34KTO ESTABLISH, FOSTER, ENCOURAGE AND ENRICH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR MONROE 1 BOCES STUDENTS BY FUNDING VARIOUS FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Cooperative Summer School
Summer program for students from multiple districts preparing for Regents exams and credit recovery
Creekside School
Specialized program for students ages 5-22 with varying disabilities
Esports Program
Provides competitive gaming opportunities for high school students through the High School Esports League
Multi-Occupational and FOCUS (MOF)
Introduces students with varying learning needs to career and technical education
O'Connor Academy (OCA)
Special education high school program for approximately 110 students in grades 9-12 with a 6:1:1 student-teacher ratio
STEM Pilot Program
Provides enhanced science curriculum and teaching tools for K-6 students at School 23
Transition & Employment Programs
Supports students with disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood and employment
Urban-Suburban
Voluntary desegregation program for students transitioning from urban to suburban schools
eSTART
Program for 9th–12th grade students needing academic rigor in a supportive environment to meet social-emotional needs
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Administer transition programs for post-secondary readinessProvides individualized transition services focused on community engagement, independence, and life skills to support students moving from school-age services to college, career, or adult life, including connections to community agencies.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Award grants to support academic programsFunds grants for staff and students to enhance educational opportunities within Monroe 1 BOCES, including support for field trips and academic supplies.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver academic programs to over 46,000 students across ten districtsDevelops and implements more than 80 educational programs and services for general education, special needs, and at-risk students across ten school districts.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver arts in education and enrichment programsProvides arts-based and exploratory enrichment services to school districts to enhance student learning and engagement.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Deliver educational services to K–8 students at Bird/Morgan SchoolProvides general education programs for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade at Bird/Morgan School in East Rochester, NY.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver specialized educational programs for students with disabilitiesOperates fully approved private schools and specialized programs such as Creekside School and OCA, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9–12 with a 6:1:1 student-to-staff ratio, providing therapeutic instruction toward Regents, Local, or CDOS credentials for students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Implement STEM pilot programs in partner schoolsProvides enhanced curriculum tools for K–6 teachers at School 23 through a STEM pilot program to improve science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate regional summer school and Regents Exam programsRuns a cooperative summer school program across multiple districts, including administration of Regents Exams, serving students from various school districts.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Operate the Urban-Suburban voluntary desegregation programRuns the first and oldest voluntary desegregation program in the United States, facilitating educational opportunities across district lines.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide access to regional digital library collectionsOffers educators and students access to regional ebook and audiobook collections through the SORA app and OverDrive Classic platform.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide career and technical education programsOffers career and technical education through the Eastern Monroe Career Center and Multi-Occupational and FOCUS (MOF) programs, delivering skills aligned with New York State CDOS standards and including paid work study opportunities for high school students with varying learning needs.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Support academic and social-emotional development for at-risk studentsOperates eSTART and other 9th–12th grade academic programs that provide rigorous instruction and social-emotional support to help credit-deficient and at-risk students earn a Regents Diploma or high school equivalency credential.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Support esports programs in schoolsProvides access to esports games for grades 9–12 through a partnership with HSEL, supports schools in purchasing equipment via CoSer 519, and offers coaching training and guidance on integrating esports into student athlete handbooks.
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Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Support homeschool compliance monitoringReviews documentation from homeschooling families to ensure compliance with New York State education regulations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.29M
Contributions & grants$88K7%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$1.20M
expenses
Total expenses$465K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$94K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$7.27M
Cash$157K
Investments$0
Liabilities$599K
Net assets$6.67M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- BARBARA BABIARZ — SECRETARY
- BEVERLY HOOPER — PRESIDENT
- BRIDGET HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- CATHY HAUBER — DIRECTOR
- KELLY ENDRES — DIRECTOR
- LAURA WHITCOMB — DIRECTOR
- MARY REINHARDT — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE BYRNE — VICE PRESIDENT
- REBECCA ETLINGER — TREASURER
- SORA SACHS — DIRECTOR
- STEVE ORCUTT — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HURLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- A Community Together (ACT) for Education Partner — Partner organization referenced for additional information on Monroe County schools.
- Community Connections program Partner — Recognizes businesses that help bridge the gap between classroom learning and career opportunities.
- East Irondequoit Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program at Dake Junior High School.
- East Rochester Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program.
- Fairport Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program.
- High School Esport League Partner — Partnership to deliver esports programs and platform access for high school students.
- Hillside Partner — Collaborates to provide comprehensive mental health supports within the eSTART program.
- Honeoye Falls-Lima Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program.
- MONROE #1 BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES) Partner — Collaborates with component school districts to support education for individuals from children through adults.
- MONROE 1 BOCES Government — Operated as part of Monroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services, providing special education services.
- MONROE 1 BOCES Government — Provider of arts in education and exploratory enrichment services to member school districts.
- Monroe 1 BOCES Government — O'Connor Academy is operated as a program of Monroe 1 BOCES, a public educational service agency.
- Monroe 1 BOCES Government — Primary educational service agency supported by the foundation.
- New York State Government — Aligns programs with New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Source of regulatory requirements for homeschooling that Monroe One BOCES enforces through documentation review.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approving agency for the private school status of Bird/Morgan School.
- OverDrive Partner — Technology partner providing the SORA app and OverDrive Classic platform for ebook and audiobook access.
- Penfield Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program.
- Pittsford Partner — Partner district hosting summer school at Pittsford Sutherland Senior High School.
- Rush-Henrietta Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program.
- Webster Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program at Dake Junior High School.
- West Irondequoit Partner — Partner district participating in the cooperative summer school program at Dake Junior High School.
- business leaders Partner — Collaborates with business leaders to raise funds and award grants.
- educational leaders Partner — Collaborates with educational leaders to raise funds and award grants.
strategies · 4
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.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Educational Supportmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy partnering with educational and business leaders, the organization raises funds and distributes grants to support student and staff initiatives, leveraging diverse sector expertise and resources to amplify impact in education.
- Individualized Transition Planning for Student Readinessmethodology: individualized_transition_planningBy providing structured, individualized programming that includes prevocational training and career education, the organization supports students' transition to adulthood, fostering independence and workforce readiness.
- Integrated Support for Holistic Student Developmentmethodology: integrated-supportBy combining academic rigor with comprehensive social-emotional and mental health supports, the organization addresses the full spectrum of student needs, particularly for those with disabilities, to improve educational and life outcomes.
- Shared Services Cooperative Model for Educational Efficiencymethodology: shared-services-cooperative-modelBy combining resources across school districts, the organization creates tailored educational solutions that improve student retention and success, reducing duplication and increasing access through interdistrict cooperation.