COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

PTA NEW YORK CONGRESS 004-50 PTA
TAPPAN, NY · EIN 061234003 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · socespta.org
revenue
$7K
expenses
$32K
net assets
$162K
employees
—
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

profile · synthesized from sources

South Orangetown Community Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Association (SOCES PTA) supports students and teachers through enrichment activities, community-building events, and literacy initiatives. The organization fosters family engagement in elementary schools within the South Orangetown district, promoting inclusion, reading programs, and student well-being. It operates as a local chapter of the New York State PTA.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

PARP (Parents as Reading Partners)
Statewide literacy initiative promoting reading at home, supported locally by SOCES PTA in collaboration with William O. Schaefer and Cottage Lane Elementary schools
SEPTA (Special Education PTA)
District-wide program providing resources, workshops, and inclusive programming for families of students receiving special education services
Smart Talk
Self-paced family program to help establish digital safety rules at home, offered in partnership with National PTA
Start with Hello
Sandy Hook Promise program implemented to foster inclusion and connectedness among students by encouraging peer interactions and reducing social isolation
Teacher Appreciation Week
Annual event to recognize and thank teachers and staff with gifts and community support
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Advocating for special education students and their families
      Provides advocacy and support services to ensure the rights and needs of special education students are met within the school system.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Developing inclusive programs and adaptations for students with diverse needs
      Designs and implements sensory-friendly adaptations and inclusive after-school programs to support equitable participation for students with diverse abilities.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Facilitating school supply distribution for students and families
      Organizes and supports the purchase and delivery of school supply kits to assist students and reduce barriers to learning, in coordination with the PTA.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding student enrichment programs and teacher support initiatives
      Funds school assemblies, teacher grants, the PARP literacy program, and celebrations to enrich student experiences and support educators. Activities are supported by donations and aim to enhance school community engagement.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Implementing student inclusion and social-emotional programs
      Runs the "Start with Hello" and buddy initiatives to foster student inclusion, connectedness, and awareness through peer engagement across the district.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operating school spirit wear store to support PTA programs
      Operates an online store selling school spirit wear to promote school pride and generate funds for PTA activities and student enrichment efforts.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Providing digital safety education for families
      Offers the self-paced Smart Talk program to help families establish digital safety agreements and promote responsible technology use at home.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting families of students with special needs through community and resources
      Creates dedicated spaces for parents of children with special needs to connect, offers workshops and resources, and engages families of students placed in programs outside the district.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$1K18%
Program service revenue$5K76%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$162K
Cash$187K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$162K
Liquid reserves69.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -91.6%
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • 1st Day School Supplies Partner — Partner for school supply kit sales, with supplies delivered directly to the school.
  • Alona Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • Andrea Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • Brianne Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • Krystyna Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • Lovable Labels Partner — Partner organization through which the PTA receives 20% of sales when families shop using a referral link.
  • Michelle Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • Nancy Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
  • National PTA Network — Member of the National PTA network, participating in shared initiatives like #TheSmartTalk.
  • National PTA Network — Parent organization associated with the Smart Talk program.
  • National PTA Network — SEPTA is part of the National PTA network
  • New York State PTA Network — SEPTA is part of the New York State PTA network
  • Sandy Hook Promise Partner — Partner organization for the "Start with Hello" program.
  • Willy Partner — Member of the Teacher Appreciation Week committee
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.

  • Collaborative Partnership for Special Education Support
    methodology: collaborative-partnership
    By fostering collaboration among parents, educators, administrators, and community organizations, the PTA improves support for children with special education needs because coordinated input from multiple stakeholders leads to more holistic and responsive care.
  • Community-Engaged Literacy Promotion
    methodology: community_engaged_literacy_promotion
    By partnering with schools and community organizations to promote literacy beyond the classroom, the PTA strengthens reading engagement because it embeds learning in familiar, supportive environments outside school.
  • Flexible, Family-Centered Programming
    methodology: flexible-family-engagement
    By offering self-paced digital and family programs, the PTA increases accessibility and engagement because it respects diverse family schedules and reduces barriers to participation.
  • Integrated Fundraising and Service Delivery
    methodology: integrated_fundraising_and_service_delivery
    By combining fundraising with direct delivery of school supplies, the PTA increases efficiency and participation because it reduces logistical barriers and aligns donor contributions with tangible student needs.
  • Peer-Initiated Inclusion Model
    methodology: peer-engagement_for_inclusion
    By enabling peer-initiated conversations, the PTA fosters connectedness and inclusion among students because peer relationships are more accessible and less stigmatizing than adult-facilitated interventions.