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PS 15 PATRICK F DALY SCHOOL PTA
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 821763489 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE B94 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · ps15k.org
revenue
$50K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$30K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To provide support for the PS 15 Patrick F Daly School

profile · synthesized from sources

PS 15 Patrick F Daly School PTA supports a K-5 public elementary school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, by funding after-school programs, extracurricular activities, and family support initiatives. The PTA organizes fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy efforts to enhance student wellness and academic success. It operates as a parent-teacher association within New York City's District 15 public school system.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Programs
Supports after-school programming including Good Shepherd's extended day program and Right At School after-care, serving students in grades 1-5
Extracurricular Activities
Funds clubs such as Band, Drama Club, RapWrite, Tech Team, and Debate, as well as rotating offerings like STEM Club and Art and Animation
Family Support and Community Events
Organizes graduation ceremonies, stepping-up events, and family engagement initiatives to strengthen school community
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Offers yearlong and seasonal afterschool clubs
      Provides yearlong and limited-term afterschool clubs including Band, Drama Club, RapWrite, Tech Team, and Debate, with sessions held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and some Tuesdays between 2:50 PM and 4:15 PM during the 2025/26 school year.
    • Supports student performance and music education
      Provides opportunities for students to learn instruments in the school band, participate in drama and dance through the drama club, and perform in an annual Spring Musical.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Develops and delivers project-based Magnet Units
      Creates and teaches original Magnet Units aligned with the Gold Standard of Project Based Learning framework to engage students in interdisciplinary learning.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Funds school programs through merchandise sales
      Generates financial support for after-school programs, remote learning, COVID-related family support, extracurricular activities, and special events by selling branded merchandise such as t-shirts, hoodies, totes, and mugs.
  • PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Hosts regular PTA meetings for parent and guardian engagement
      Organizes and facilitates regular PTA meetings with both in-person and virtual participation options to engage parents and guardians in school life and decision-making.
  • Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
    • Implements HMH Into Reading curriculum for literacy development
      Uses the HMH Into Reading curriculum to build students' reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
    • Implements Illustrative Math curriculum for mathematics instruction
      Teaches mathematical concepts using the Illustrative Math curriculum, emphasizing inquiry, exploration, and real-world problem-solving.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Offers school tours for prospective families
      Provides scheduled, reservation-based tours of the school for prospective families to learn about programs and enrollment.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Operates a comprehensive visual arts program
      Offers students sustained engagement in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking, and hands-on projects such as mural painting, mask-making, jewelry creation, map drawing, and story illustration.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operates as a community school serving 3-K through 5th grade
      Functions as a community school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing education and services to students from 3-K through 5th grade.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Organizes School Leadership Team meetings
      Plans and holds School Leadership Team meetings on scheduled dates during the 2026–2027 academic year to support school governance and planning.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides family support services
      Offers assistance to families in need by connecting them with resources for housing, food, and other essentials.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides on-site therapeutic services through health partnership
      Offers occupational, physical, dental, and speech therapy services on-site at the school through a partnership with Lutheran/Langone Health.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Provides optional morning breakfast for K-5 students
      Offers a hot breakfast each morning from 8:05 to 8:15 AM at the café doors by the large playground for K-5 students.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Recruits and organizes parent volunteers for school operations
      Engages parent volunteers to support daily school functions in areas including the cafeteria, library, art studio, STEM lab, and student clubs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$35K69%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$19K
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$30K
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -49.3%
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn Chorus Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • Buck Institute Network — Uses the Gold Standard of Project Based Learning framework developed by the Buck Institute in designing Magnet Units.
  • Cafeteria Culture Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • Cora Dance Partner — Provides satellite dance programs with student pick-up from PS 15.
  • DC 37 Partner — Union representative elected to the School Leadership Team.
  • Extreme Kids and Crew Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • Good Shepherd Partner — Community partner providing extended day programming for students in grades 1-5 at PS 15.
  • Good Shepherd Services - Red Hook Community Center Family Counseling Services Partner — Provides family counseling services in partnership with the school
  • Lutheran/Langone Health Partner — Provides on-site occupational, physical, dental, and speech therapy services at PS 15.
  • Marquis Studios Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • Marquis Studios Partner — pARTnership school collaborating on annual art residencies
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Collaborates with the school's parent coordinator, employed by the NYCDOE, to manage parent volunteer programs.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Handles Pre-K admissions and school zoning determinations for PS 15.
  • PS 15 Patrick F Daly Magnet School of the Arts Government — Host school for the PTA and School Leadership Team activities.
  • PS 15 Patrick F Daly Magnet School of the Arts Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students and families through PTA activities and representation.
  • Pioneer Works Partner — Partner organization supporting arts programming at PS 15
  • Red Hook Community Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with the school to support community justice and family engagement
  • Red Hook Initiative Partner — Partner organization providing community resources and programs for families
  • Right At School Partner — Partner organization delivering the PTA After Care Program at PS 15.
  • Studio in a School Partner — Partner organization supporting arts programming at PS 15
  • The Studio in School Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • UFT Partner — Union representative elected to the School Leadership Team.
  • Young Audiences of NY Partner — Community-based organization collaborating with PS 15 to support student needs.
  • d15brooklyn.org Network — Linked in website footer as part of a district network of schools.
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.

  • Holistic Student and Family Support Model
    methodology: holistic-education
    By integrating academic, social, emotional, and family needs through school-based programs and community partnerships, the PTA fosters student growth because addressing non-academic barriers enables more consistent engagement and learning.
  • Parental Involvement Drives Student Success
    methodology: parental_involvement
    By actively engaging parents in school activities and decision-making, the PTA improves student outcomes because family involvement strengthens student motivation, accountability, and academic support at home.
  • Shared Governance Enhances Stakeholder Ownership
    methodology: shared_governance
    By involving multiple stakeholder groups in leadership decisions, the PTA increases community investment and program effectiveness because inclusive decision-making builds trust and ensures responsiveness to diverse family needs.