named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Future Ready Classrooms
Redesigned classrooms with flexible furniture, LED lighting, and updated technology to support individualized and active learning.
Innovation Lab
Provided engineering equipment for a secondary school lab to support STEM education and technology programs for grades 7–12.
ScholarChip Security System
Funded a digital visitor management and student attendance tracking system across Manhasset schools to enhance campus security.
Teacher Grant Program
Annual grants of up to $500 for teachers’ professional development, with $10,000 allocated yearly across the district.
Tower Foundation Scholarship
One-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to a Manhasset High School senior active in Junior Tower, based on leadership and community service.
zSpace 3D Interactive Labs
Installed virtual reality labs in multiple schools to provide interactive STEM learning experiences in subjects like science and math.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 3 activities
- Awarding grants for teacher and staff professional developmentProvides annual grants totaling up to $10,000 for professional development opportunities for teachers and staff across Manhasset public schools. Also awards individual grants of up to $500 for activities pursued outside the school year, with funding to be used within one year of award.
- Funding innovative educational initiatives in Manhasset Public SchoolsProvides financial support for innovative educational programs and infrastructure improvements in Manhasset Public Schools, including technology upgrades, curriculum enhancements, and facility modernization. Total donations have exceeded $2.4 million through private-sector fundraising.
- Funding technology and infrastructure projects in schoolsFinances technology and infrastructure improvements in Manhasset Public Schools, including interactive whiteboards, Wi-Fi expansion, digital signage, ScholarChip security systems, stadium lighting, and Future-ready Classrooms equipped with modern technology and flexible furniture.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Generating funding through charity partnership eventsReceives 25% of full-price sales from purchases made during Americana's Champions for Charity event when selected as the designated charity, leveraging community business partnerships to generate support for educational initiatives.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting community events for children and familiesOrganizes and hosts community events for elementary-aged children and families, including BINGO, Trunk or Treat, gingerbread decorating, egg decorating, and an annual dinner-dance event for dozens of attendees.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing a senior scholarship to a graduating studentOffers a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a Manhasset High School graduating senior who demonstrates leadership in Junior Tower, academic achievement, and community commitment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$12K13%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K23%
Other revenue$58K
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$665K
Cash$260K
Investments$397K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$665K
Liquid reserves109.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Alicia Cho — CO-PRESIDENT
- Amanda Marino — Director
- Anna Mihalos — Secretary
- Antonietta Manzi — CO-PRESIDENT
- Argie Vatakis — Vice President
- Caroline Smith — Vice President
- Chistine Lucchese — Director
- Dina Camera — Director
- Elena Vases — Director
- Emily Coppock — Director
- Jaime Zito — DIRECTOR
- Kimberly Mancini — Director
- Madeleine Ciccone — Director
- marisa Weigand — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Americana Manhasset Partner — Collaborates on the Champions for Charity holiday shopping benefit event.
- Americana Manhasset Partner — Partners with Americana Manhasset for the Champions for Charity shopping event to generate donations for the Tower Foundation of Manhasset.
- Businesses interested in event partnerships Partner — Organizations invited to collaborate with the foundation on events.
- Herms Partner — Collaborates with Hermés on a charity shopping event to raise funds for the Tower Foundation of Manhasset.
- Manhasset Board of Education Partner — Collaborates annually with the Board of Education and school administrations to identify and support key educational initiatives.
- Manhasset High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to identify and award graduating seniors for service and leadership.
- Manhasset Public Schools Partner — Provides grants to enrich the educational experience of students across the district.
- Manhasset Public Schools Partner — Receives grant funding from Tower Foundation to support educational programs and infrastructure.
- Manhasset Public Schools Partner — Receives grant funding from the Tower Foundation for educational initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
- Manhasset Public Schools Partner — Recipient of grant funding for teacher and staff professional development.
- Manhasset Public Schools Partner — Recipient of grants funded by the Tower Foundation of Manhasset.
- North Hempstead Country Club Partner — Hosted the Tower Foundation's annual dinner-dance event.
- Tower Foundation Partner — Mentorship and organizational support for the Junior Tower Foundation
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.
- Invest in Educators for Residual Student Benefitmethodology: invest-in-educatorsBy supporting teacher and staff professional development, the foundation generates long-term, system-wide improvements in education quality, because well-trained educators produce better student outcomes year after year.
- Private-Sector Funding to Compensate for Public Education Gapsmethodology: private-sector_funding_to_compensate_for_public_funding_gapsBy raising private-sector funds, the foundation addresses shortfalls in public education funding caused by declining state support and rising enrollment, ensuring sustained investment in critical school initiatives that would otherwise be underfunded.
- Targeted Educational Enrichment via Grantmakingmethodology: targeted_enrichment-fundingBy directing grants toward arts, technology, and STEM programs not covered by standard school budgets, the foundation enhances student learning experiences and prepares them for future global competitiveness, because targeted investments in high-impact areas yield disproportionate educational returns.
- Youth Leadership Development Through Service and Recognitionmethodology: leadership-development-through-serviceBy mentoring students in event organization, financial management, and communication, and recognizing their leadership through scholarships, the foundation builds civic engagement and personal growth, because hands-on responsibility and formal recognition reinforce each other in shaping future leaders.