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PTA NEW YORK CONGRESS PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL 7-118 PTA-NY
PITTSFORD, NY · EIN 166052531 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · pittsfordptsa.net
revenue
$252K
expenses
$210K
net assets
$287K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE PITTSFORD DISTRICT PTSA IS DEDICATED TO UNDERSTANDING, REPRESENTING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE NEEDS OF PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WITHIN THE PITTSFORD SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTING A PARTNERSHIP THAT ENSURES ALL STUDENTS A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION WITHIN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pittsford Central PTSA is a parent-teacher-student association serving the Pittsford Central School District in New York. It supports students and families through advocacy, enrichment programs, and community-building initiatives. The organization runs after-school programs, cultural arts events, field trips, and grant-funded projects to enhance education and student well-being.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Enrichment Programs (ASEP)
Provides supervised after-school educational, recreational, and enrichment activities for students in grades K-5 across Pittsford elementary schools
BOE Meet the Candidates
Hosts public forums for school board candidates to engage with parents and community members
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Promotes inclusivity through educational resources, programming, and community events focused on diversity and belonging
PTSA Super Sale
Annual fundraising event that supports student experiences through donations and volunteer participation
Program Enrichment Grant
Offers grants of up to $2,000 to school faculty, staff, and parents for specific educational projects or programs
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Administers Honorary Life Membership Award program
      Administers a multi-phase nomination process for the Honorary Life Membership Award, including receiving pre-nomination applications, requiring seven letters of support, reviewing submissions, and selecting recipients who are honored at an awards ceremony.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Administers enrichment and educational grants
      Provides ongoing Program Enrichment Grants and other enrichment grants to support specific educational projects or programs within the school community, with individual grants awarded up to $2,000.
  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocates for children's education, health, and safety
      Advocates for laws and policies that support the education, health, and safety of children and youth, and for fiscal responsibility in the use of public tax dollars for education. Represents the needs of parents, teachers, and students in the Pittsford school community to promote a successful, safe, and nurturing educational environment.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Delivers educational resources and programming on diversity and inclusion
      Provides educational opportunities and events on diversity topics for parents, teachers, and students, promotes inclusivity, and identifies and shares online and text-based resources on diversity. Organizes networking events and structured partnership programs such as welcome-wagon, mentoring, and support networks.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes information via e-newsletters and communications
      Provides e-newsletters to inform families about school and district-wide events, PTSA programs, clubs, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Hosts family and community engagement events
      Organizes community-building events such as Parent Socials, "Meet the Candidates" forums for school board elections, and public service events to increase civic participation. Hosted a "Meet the Candidates" event on May 5, 2026, with in-person and online attendance options.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Maintains organizational leadership and governance structures
      Operates with an executive committee of elected leaders (President, President-elect, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary, and four Vice Presidents) and an executive board that includes school chairs and program chairs (e.g., Super Sale, DEI, QUEST). Extends invitations to Parent Advisory Committee meetings for all listed volunteers.
  • Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
    • Makes budgets publicly available
      Makes current and past Central PTSA budgets publicly available to ensure transparency in financial operations.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes after-school and enrichment programming
      Provides safe and supervised after-school educational, enriching, and recreational programs for children in grades K-5, including after-school enrichment programs, middle school Fun Nights, and visiting author events.
  • Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
    • Promotes student representation and inclusive learning environments
      Creates programming that supports student representation in the learning environment and fosters a nurturing educational experience through inclusive practices.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Provides parent and caregiver education and resources
      Provides resources and education to support parents and caregivers in their roles, including hosting presentations by experts such as Dr. Jonathan Plucker, which drew over 110 attendees from multiple school districts.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Supports collaboration between families and educators
      Promotes collaboration between families and educators to support children's education through shared initiatives and communication.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Supports school programs and events through funding and logistics
      Provides financial and logistical support to programs and events at every Pittsford school, including field trips, assemblies, cultural arts programming, after-school programs, and senior experiences. Funds nine building PTSAs on a per-student basis to ensure equitable opportunities across the district.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Supports the Urban-Suburban integrated education program
      Supports the Urban-Suburban Program, a long-running voluntary integrated multicultural educational program that promotes diversity and inclusion in education.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$252K
Contributions & grants$35K14%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$216K
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$287K
Cash$287K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$287K
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +34.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 25
  • ALLISON ROOK — SHS CO-CHAIR
  • AMANDA CASEY — JRE CO-CHAIR
  • AMANDA JONES — MHS CHAIR
  • CARLENE STAHLNECKER — JRE CO-CHAIR
  • CHANDRA GERMANO — PRE CO-CHAIR
  • CHRISTINA BURDETT — MCE CO-CHAIR
  • CHRISTINE KOH — TREASURER
  • CHRISTINE LAVIANO — SHS CO-CHAIR
  • COLLEEN EMMONS — SUPER SALE
  • COLLEEN MARKEVICZ — MHS CHAIR
  • DOROTHY BAUCH-BAKER — ED COUNCIL -
  • ELIZABETH SEFKOW — ED COUNCIL -
  • JOHN PIZZUTELLI — BRMS CO-CHAI
  • KRISSY JONES — PRE CO-CHAIR
  • KRISTEN HANS — BRMS CO-CHAI
  • KRISTIN ROHFLS — VP PROGRAM S
  • LAUREL GILDERSLEEVE — TRE CO-CHAIR
  • LINDSEY YU — CRMS CO-CHAI
  • MAGGIE GIANNATTASIO — MCE CO-CHAIR
  • MARNI KLEPER — SECRETARY
  • MEGAN WILLIAMS — PRESIDENT
  • MEREDITH GRAHAM — VP COMMUNICA
  • MIN FU — ED COUNCIL -
  • NANCY LEWIS — PRESIDENT-EL
  • SARAH BAKER — ACE CO-CHAIR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Cat Cook Partner — Parent volunteer from PRE involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Chelsea Malley Partner — Parent volunteer from MCE involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Christina Burdett Partner — Parent volunteer from BRMS involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Colleen Andolina Partner — Parent volunteer from MHS involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Colleen Emmons Partner — Past-past-president involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Courtney Baker Partner — Parent volunteer from ACE involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Google Calendar Partner — Integrates religious and secular calendar feeds from Google Calendar to support heritage event tracking.
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Hosted a presentation by a speaker from Johns Hopkins University for parents and caregivers.
  • Kristen Hans Partner — Past-president involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Laura Rocca Partner — Parent volunteer from TRE involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Leslie Allen Partner — Parent volunteer from SHS involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Megan Williams Partner — President from JRE and parent volunteer involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Monroe #1 BOCES Partner — Coordinates the Urban-Suburban Program in partnership with the Pittsford PTSA.
  • Monroe County School Board Association Partner — Collaborates with the Monroe County School Board Association, whose Executive Director moderated the candidate forum.
  • NYS PTA Government — Approves the Pittsford PTSA Unit Bylaws and provides governance oversight.
  • Nazareth University Partner — Hosts the annual PTSA Super Sale at the Golisano Training Center.
  • New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. Network — PTSA is part of the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA) network.
  • Pittsford Central School Network — PTSA operates within and supports individual schools in the Pittsford Central School district.
  • Pittsford Central School District Government — Collaborates with PCSD for facility use and program approvals, including review by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and building principals.
  • Pittsford Central School District Network — Collaborates with school faculty, staff, and school organizations to fund educational enrichment programs.
  • Sara DeLaurentiis Partner — Parent volunteer from CRMS involved in organizing the Parent Social.
  • Sarah Baker Partner — Chair of the Awards Committee for the Honorary Life Membership Award
  • calendarlabs.com Partner — Uses ical feeds from calendarlabs.com for religious holiday information including Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh observances.
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.

  • Equitable Resource Distribution
    methodology: equitable_funding_model
    By allocating funds to school-level PTSAs on a per-student basis, the organization ensures fair access to resources across the district, because equitable funding reduces disparities and supports consistent program quality regardless of school size or location.
  • Family-School-Community Partnership
    methodology: family_school_community_partnership
    By fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and students, the organization produces a safe and nurturing educational environment that supports student success, because collective engagement strengthens accountability, trust, and shared responsibility for student outcomes.
  • Integrated Multicultural Engagement
    methodology: integrated_multicultural_education
    By integrating multicultural education and facilitating student exchange between urban and suburban communities, the organization promotes inclusion and reduces bias, because direct cross-cultural experiences build empathy, challenge stereotypes, and foster long-term equity in school culture.