named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Golf Outing
Annual fall golf fundraiser held at Knollwood Country Club, including brunch, 18-hole scramble, contests, and awards dinner to support educational grants.
Holiday Family Fun Night
December event held at a local restaurant where school staff serve meals to families, featuring raffles and holiday-themed activities to build community support.
Spring Gala
Annual dinner dance and silent auction event held in the spring, featuring sports memorabilia and community participation to raise funds for the district.
Turkey Trot
Annual 5K run/walk and family fun event held in November to raise funds for the school district, featuring youth races, fitness activities, and community engagement.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
- Conducting raffles and prize-based fundraisingRuns raffle campaigns as a method of fundraising, including a live-streamed raffle drawing on May 22, 2025, and a scholarship raffle offering full-session attendance at Discover Camp valued between $3,400 and $4,500.
- Organizing community fundraising eventsPlans and hosts recurring community fundraising events including an annual golf outing, dinner dances, raffles, and family-oriented runs/walks such as the Turkey Trot and youth running dashes. These events engage local participants and sponsors to raise funds for educational initiatives in the Mount Pleasant Central School District.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational grants for the Mount Pleasant Central School DistrictProvides grant funding to support teacher-requested educational programs, technology, classroom materials, and capital items that extend beyond standard school budgets. Since 1997, has awarded over $725,000 in grants, with recent disbursements totaling at least $23,840 in 2024 alone for initiatives such as graphing calculators, CPR trainers, art supplies, and digital displays across multiple schools.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Hosting youth and family fitness eventsOrganizes youth-focused running events including a UPK4 Dash, a half-mile run for grades K–2, and a one-mile run for grades 3–5, alongside family participation in the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, which includes competitive categories and awards for top finishers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$1K5%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$22K
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$59K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -43.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DANIEL HAHN — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANA MCCORMACK — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA ABBATANTUNO — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA JANE ROGERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE DEL BALZO — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL PAQUETTE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted the Foundation's 2023 Spring Bash event.
- Columbus Elementary School Partner — Receives grant funding for flexible seating and soccer goals for physical education and recess.
- Discover Camp Partner — Collaborates to offer a scholarship raffle for camp attendance through the Turkey Trot event.
- District Resource Officers Partner — Supported the safe execution of the Turkey Trot event.
- ESU Events Partner — Provided music services for the 2023 Spring Bash event.
- Hawthorne Elementary School Partner — Receives grant funding for kindergarten educational materials.
- Hawthorne Elementary School Partner — Receives grant funding for kindergarten-level educational tools such as magnetic pixel cubes.
- Knollwood Country Club Partner — Host venue for the 2024 MTPEF Golf Outing, supporting the foundation's fundraising efforts.
- Knollwood Country Club Partner — Host venue for the 2025 annual golf outing
- Knollwood Country Club Partner — Host venue for the foundation's annual golf outing event.
- MT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
- Mount Pleasant Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the Foundation on grant applications and evaluations
- Mount Pleasant School District Government — Works independently from but in support of the school district to fund educational initiatives.
- Mount Pleasant School District Partner — Receives grant funding from the foundation to support educational programs and capital items.
- Pleasantville Ambulance Partner — Provided safety and logistical support during the Turkey Trot event.
- Rosehill Taekwondo Partner — Provided warm-up leadership for participants at the Turkey Trot event.
- Westlake High School Partner — Receives grant funding for departmental resources including math, art, health, and library programs.
- Westlake High School Partner — Receives grant funding for educational materials and programs.
- Westlake Middle School Partner — Receives grant funding for educational materials and programs.
- Westlake Middle School Partner — Receives grant funding for math, music, health, and general educational resources.
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.
- Beyond-Budget Educational Enhancementmethodology: beyond-the-budget fundingBy funding technology, programs, and initiatives that fall outside standard public school budgets, the foundation enhances student learning and teacher capacity, because district budget constraints often exclude innovative or supplemental resources despite their demonstrated impact.
- Collaborative Grant Evaluation for Educational Relevancemethodology: collaborative_grant_evaluationBy involving school district stakeholders in evaluating grant proposals, the foundation ensures funded programs are educationally valuable, curriculum-aligned, and sustainable, because educator and administrator input improves program fit and long-term integration into public education systems.
- Community-Funded Grantmaking for Educational Innovationmethodology: community-funded educational grantsBy raising funds through community events and distributing them via a competitive grant process, the foundation supports educational innovations and resources not covered by public budgets, because community-driven funding increases local ownership and ensures responsiveness to classroom-identified needs.