irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $199KOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES REPRESENT COST FOR STUDENT/FACULTY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO THE EIGHT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE CONSORTIUM.
- #2 $53KOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES REPRESENT COST FOR STUDENT/FACULTY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO THE EIGHT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE CONSORTIUM.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Bird-a-Thon with Wild Bird Fund
Community birdwatching event in Central Park that brings together students, faculty, and families to connect with nature and honor local wildlife.
Choral + A Cappella Festivals
Performance and workshop events for middle and upper school students from member schools to collaborate musically.
Collaborative Problem Solving Class
Math enrichment program for students focusing on advanced topics like combinatorics, number theory, and algebra to prepare for challenging math competitions such as the AIME.
Faculty Diversity Search (FDS)
Recruitment and placement program that connects teachers of color and other underrepresented educators with independent schools in New York City; has placed over 500 educators.
Frost Valley 10th Grade Trip
Annual two-day retreat for tenth graders from single-sex member schools to build community in a coed setting at Frost Valley YMCA Camp in Claryville, NY.
Interschool Leadership Institute
Summer program for faculty of color to reflect on identity, teaching practice, and professional growth, supporting retention and leadership in independent schools.
Ongoing Professional Development
Professional learning opportunities for faculty and administrators, including best practice sharing and affinity group meetings.
Seminar Series
Annual lecture series for parents, faculty, and students featuring experts on parenting, adolescent mental health, and digital citizenship.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy and Representation at Public ForumsRepresents member schools at national conferences and local community events to advocate for independent education and share consortium-based programming models.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Bird-a-Thon Community EventHosts an annual Bird-a-Thon in Central Park in partnership with the Wild Bird Fund, engaging students, faculty, and families in birdwatching activities to observe local species and build cross-school community connections, including honoring Flaco the owl.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Educational Research on Learning and RelationshipsConducts research to advance understanding of the connection between emotional relationships and learning, drawing insights from long-term engagement such as two decades of discussions with teenage boys about sexual assault.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Frost Valley 10th Grade RetreatOrganizes an annual two-day coeducational retreat at Frost Valley YMCA Camp in Claryville, New York, bringing together approximately 300 tenth graders and faculty members from member schools to foster cross-school interaction and community building.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Inter-School Collaboration and Community EngagementFacilitates collaboration among member schools on community efforts such as Hurricane Sandy relief and connects schools to broader New York City organizations, promoting civic engagement and collective action.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent Education and Family Support ProgramsHosts seminars, lecture series, and events for parents on topics such as raising resilient children, healthy technology use, digital citizenship, and navigating the virtual world to support child well-being and success.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional Development for EducatorsProvides ongoing professional development for faculty, administrators, and affinity groups through leadership workshops, best practice sharing, and a week-long summer program supporting faculty of color in identifying enriching teaching practices and developing action plans for their schools.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Student Academic Enrichment ProgramsOffers curricular programs for students including a collaborative problem-solving class focused on advanced mathematics (combinatorics, number theory, geometry, algebra, inequalities) and choral/a cappella festivals with performances and workshops for middle and upper school students.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Faculty Diversity Recruitment and PlacementRecruits and places teachers of color and other under-represented groups in New York City independent schools through the Faculty Diversity Search program, having placed over 500 faculty and administrators. This includes ongoing recruitment and hiring support for member schools.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$730K
Contributions & grants$400K55%
Program service revenue$329K45%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$785K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$347K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$448K
Cash$290K
Investments$0
Liabilities$117K
Net assets$331K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ADRIENNE BARR — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ALEXIS MULVIHILL — DIRECTOR
- BODIE BRIZENDINE — DIRECTOR
- FELICIA WILKS — DIRECTOR
- JENNY RAO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN BOTTI — DIRECTOR
- JOSE DE JESUS — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BURKE — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE FOGARTY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Brearley Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Brearley Partner — Member school participating in the Frost Valley retreat for tenth graders.
- Brearley School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Browning Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Browning Partner — Member school participating in the Frost Valley retreat for tenth graders.
- Browning School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Chapin Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Chapin School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Collegiate Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Collegiate Partner — Member school participating in the Frost Valley retreat for tenth graders.
- Collegiate School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Dalton Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Dalton School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Dr. Becky Partner — Featured speaker in the 2024 Seminar Series on parenting and child resilience.
- Dr. Becky Kennedy Partner — Guest speaker in Interschool's seminar series on parenting.
- Dr. Devorah Heitner Partner — Guest speaker in Interschool's seminar series on supporting children in the digital world.
- Dr. Lisa Damour Partner — Guest speaker in Interschool's seminar series on adolescent well-being.
- Eight Manhattan Independent Schools Network — Consortium members that both contribute to and benefit from shared educational resources and programming.
- Faculty Diversity Search Partner — Operates the Faculty Diversity Search program to recruit and place teachers of color and other under-represented groups in NYC independent schools.
- Frost Valley YMCA Partner — Hosts the annual 10th grade retreat for students from member schools.
- Interschool Leadership Institute Partner — Collaborates on a summer leadership program for faculty of color.
- Interschool Leadership Institute Partner — Runs a week-long summer program that supports faculty of color in enhancing their teaching experience.
- Julie-Lythcott Haims Partner — Guest speaker in Interschool's seminar series on parenting and young adult development.
- Katie Greer Partner — Guest speaker and developer of digital safety programs featured in Interschool's events.
- Nightingale Partner — Member school participating in the Frost Valley retreat for tenth graders.
- Nightingale-Bamford Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Nightingale-Bamford School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
- Spence Network — Member school of the New York Interschool consortium
- Spence Partner — Member school participating in the Frost Valley retreat for tenth graders.
- Spence School Network — Member school of the Interschool consortium
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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.
- Collaborative Network Model for Shared Educational Aimsmethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy connecting member schools to share ideas, resources, and relationships, the organization strengthens educational programs and extends impact into the broader community, because collective action enables more effective realization of common goals than isolated efforts.
- Diversity in Faculty Through Targeted Recruitment and Developmentmethodology: diversity_in_teacher_placementBy recruiting educators from under-represented groups and supporting faculty of color with targeted professional development, the organization increases faculty diversity and improves teaching practices, because representation and tailored support strengthen educational outcomes and institutional inclusivity.
- Relational Approach to Learningmethodology: relational-approach-to-learningBy prioritizing strong emotional relationships in educational settings, the organization enhances student engagement and development, because the quality of interpersonal connections is foundational to effective learning environments.