named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Gala
Fundraising event that honors alumni, community businesses, and grant recipients while raising money for educational initiatives
Barduhn Family Scholarship
One-time $1,500 award for two college-bound seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and civic engagement
Educational Grants Program
Provides funding to teachers for innovative projects that enhance experiential learning and expand curriculum understanding across academic disciplines
Kathleen Tompkins Memorial Scholarship
One-time $1,500 award for two college-bound seniors who demonstrate passion for the fine arts
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to college-bound seniorsProvides two one-time $1,500 scholarships annually to college-bound seniors: one for academic achievement and civic/community engagement, and one for demonstrated passion in the fine arts through coursework or extracurriculars.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding innovative learning projects through grants to educatorsAwards grants to school staff for innovative and creative learning opportunities, including experiential learning and curriculum enhancement, totaling over $330,000 in funding across more than 155 grants in the first eleven years of operation.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizing the annual mulch fundraiserHosts an annual mulch sale to raise funds that support educational grants and innovative learning experiences within the Westhill Central School District.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Supporting direct student learning experiences and enrichment programsFunds and organizes hands-on student experiences such as chick hatching in classrooms, field trips to natural and historical centers, live theatre performances, author visits, music workshops with professional artists, scholastic chess tournaments, HOSA Leadership Conference attendance, and project-based learning with specialized materials and equipment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$41K45%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$42K46%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$52K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$686K
Cash$686K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$686K
Liquid reserves138.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -74.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Amanda Wheeler — Director
- Andrew D'Agostino — Director
- Caitlin Haigney — Director
- Elizabeth LaRochelle — Vice President
- Heather Durant — Director
- J David Hammond — Director
- Kimberly Berger — Director
- Margaux Judge — Director
- Mark Popp — Director
- Mary Scozzari — Director
- Meghan Davidson — Director
- Sarah McNamara — Director
- Sarah Pease — Director
- Tiffany Collacchi — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Bellevue Country Club Partner — Host venue for the 2nd Annual Westhill Educational Foundation Gala on October 18th.
- Central NY Chess, Inc. Partner — Co-hosted the Westhill Scholastic Chess Open tournament.
- Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub Partner — Community business honoree at the 2025 Westhill Educational Foundation Gala.
- Colonial Laundromat Partner — Community business honoree at the 2024 Westhill Educational Foundation Gala.
- Lupine Haven Foundation Partner — Grant recipient honoree at the 2024 Westhill Educational Foundation Gala.
- Westhill Central School District Government — Collaborates with the school district to support educational initiatives and innovative learning experiences for students.
- Westhill Central School District Government — Primary educational partner and beneficiary of foundation grants
- Westhill Central School District Government — Supports educational programs within the Westhill Central School District through grant funding.
- Westhill Central School District Network — Official nonprofit supporting the Westhill Central School District.
- Westhill Central School District Partner — Primary educational partner served by the foundation.
- Westhill Central School District Partner — Receives grant funding from the foundation to support curriculum and learning experiences.
- Westhill HS Guidance Office Partner — Collaborates on the scholarship application process for students.
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.
- Adaptive Grant Review to Meet Evolving Educational Needsmethodology: adaptive-grant-reviewBy using a streamlined and ongoing grant review process, the Foundation ensures timely support for emerging educational priorities, because responsiveness to changing classroom and curricular needs increases the relevance and impact of funded initiatives.
- Community-Funded Grantmaking to Sustain Educational Innovationmethodology: community-funded grantmakingBy raising funds through community-driven events and contributions, the Foundation secures flexible resources to support educational innovation, because locally rooted funding strengthens community investment in public education and enables responsiveness to district-specific needs.
- Innovation-Granting for Experiential and Creative Learningmethodology: innovation-grantingBy funding innovative and creative teaching methods and experiential learning opportunities, the Foundation enhances student engagement and deepens curriculum understanding, because such approaches make learning more dynamic and relevant than traditional instruction alone.