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FRIENDS OF GRADED FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 237032466 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · friendsofgraded.org
revenue
$70K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$165K
employees
—
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

Friends of Graded Foundation was created in 1969 with the mission to improve the quality of teaching and learning at K-12 schools in Sao Paulo, Brazil.The Foundation supports professional development that improves the quality of teaching and encourages teachers to remain in their assignments for extended periods of time.The Foundation also supports programs that improve the quality of educational experiences in eligible schools.In addition, it supports programs that best prepare students living in Brazil to study at top schools and universities in the United States and abroad. By directing funds to improving teaching and learning experiences at eligible schools, the Foundation can reach this goal.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Graded Foundation supports Graded – The American School of São Paulo by funding academic programs, faculty professional development, fine arts, athletics, scholarships, and campus improvements. Established in 1969, the foundation enhances K-12 education at the school through targeted financial support. Its mission includes preparing students for top universities in the U.S. and abroad.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic Programs
Funds initiatives that enhance the academic experience for students
Athletic Programs
Provides funding for sports and physical education initiatives
Campus Beautification and Facility Renovation
Finances improvements to school facilities and grounds
Faculty Professional Development
Supports training and growth opportunities for teachers to improve quality of instruction
Fine Arts and Performances
Supports exhibits, performances, and arts education at the school
Student Scholarships
Provides financial support to students to enable access to education at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Private K–12 School Support 3 activities
    • Funding academic programs at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Funds academic programs at Graded – The American School of São Paulo to enhance student learning and preparation for higher education. This includes support for curriculum development and instructional quality.
    • Funding athletic programs at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Supports athletic programs at Graded – The American School of São Paulo through grants that enhance student participation and performance in sports.
    • Funding scholarships at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Awards grants to support scholarships for students at Graded – The American School of São Paulo, increasing access to quality education for qualified individuals.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Funding campus beautification and facility renovations at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Provides grants for campus beautification and facility renovation projects at Graded – The American School of São Paulo, supporting a safe and inspiring learning environment.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding faculty professional development at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Finances professional development programs for K-12 teachers at Graded – The American School of São Paulo, aimed at improving teaching quality and increasing teacher retention.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding fine arts exhibits and performances at Graded – The American School of São Paulo
      Provides financial support for fine arts exhibits and performances at Graded – The American School of São Paulo, promoting cultural and creative development within the school community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$69K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3200%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$165K
Cash$174K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$165K
Liquid reserves107.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HERMINA MERKEL PRESIDENT 1 $4K
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Graded – The American School of São Paulo Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation funding for programs and facilities.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Comprehensive Institutional Support
    methodology: comprehensive_program_funding
    By providing broad funding across academic, artistic, athletic, and infrastructural domains, we produce enhanced student and faculty experiences and stronger institutional capacity, because holistic investment sustains long-term school development and community engagement.
  • Targeted Educational Improvement
    methodology: targeted_funding_for_teaching_and_learning_improvement
    By directing funding specifically toward improving teaching and learning experiences in eligible schools, we produce better educational outcomes and increased student preparedness for competitive universities, because focused investment strengthens instructional quality and learning environments.