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PTA NEW YORK CONGRESS OKTE PTA 1243
CLIFTON PARK, NY · EIN 141710066 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · oktepta.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$33K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT AND SPEAK ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE SCHOOLS, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE DECISIONS AFFECTING CHILDREN. TO ASSIST PARENTS IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO RAISE AND PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN. TO ENCOURAGE PARENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS NATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local PTA unit serving Okte Elementary School in Clifton Park, NY, focused on enriching student experience through supplemental educational and cultural programs. Raises funds to support school activities that enhance children's education and school community. Operates as a nonprofit under New York State and National PTA.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Back to School Picnic
Community-building event welcoming students and families at the start of the school year.
Book Fair
Event providing students access to books and promoting reading through school-wide engagement.
Fun Run
Annual primary fundraiser where students collect pledges and run laps; funds support supplemental educational and enrichment activities at Okte Elementary.
Pick-A-Reading Partner (PARP)
National PTA program encouraging reading at home, implemented locally to promote literacy among students.
Science Fair
Student exhibition of scientific inquiry and projects, fostering interest in STEM fields.
Shen's Bountiful Backpack
Program providing food or supplies to students in need over weekends or breaks.
Staff Appreciation
Program to recognize and support school faculty and staff through events and gestures of gratitude.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • School and School-Community Events 2 activities
    • Hosts annual Fun Run fundraiser
      Organizes an annual Fun Run event where students collect donations and participate in a community-wide running event to raise funds for school programs.
    • Organizes school events through volunteer coordination
      Plans and runs school events such as kindergarten orientation and 5th Grade Moving Up Day by coordinating volunteers to support programming and community engagement.
  • Parent-Led Education Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for children and families in education
      Advocates for children and youth in schools, communities, and before governmental bodies; supports parental engagement and promotes public involvement in public schools.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers student enrichment programming
      Provides enriching activities and events for all students, delivered through volunteer-driven programs that enhance school life and engagement.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Funds school programs through membership dues
      Uses membership dues collected from members to directly fund programs and initiatives at Okte school.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Operates a student backpack program
      Runs a backpack program that provides food or essential items to students in need to support their well-being and learning.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Organizes food and donation drives
      Conducts regular food and donation drives to support students and families in the school community.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Provides meals to students
      Serves breakfast and lunch to students at Okte school as part of its direct support services.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
    • Recognizes school staff through appreciation activities
      Conducts events and initiatives to support and recognize teachers and school staff, fostering positive school culture.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$3K5%
Program service revenue$11K19%
Investment income$490%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.7%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Albany Financial Group Partner — Double Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Fun Run fundraiser.
  • Box Tops for Education Partner — Partner program allowing families to scan receipts via app to earn funds for Okte Elementary.
  • Givebacks Partner — Partner cashback app that provides up to 1% of everyday purchases to Okte PTA and a $5 donation per new active supporter.
  • Governmental bodies Government — Engages with governmental bodies that make decisions affecting children.
  • Hannaford Partner — Partner in the Hannaford Helps Schools program, which generates funds for Okte through designated product purchases.
  • National PTA Network — Member of the National PTA network.
  • New York State PTA Network — Member of the New York State PTA network.
  • Price Chopper/Market 32 Partner — Partner in the Tools for Schools program, where linked Advantage Cards generate rewards for classroom equipment.
  • Shen PTA Council Network — Participates in the Shen PTA Council through a delegate representative.
  • Shenendehowa Central School District Government — Manages attendance and transportation systems for Okte Elementary School; PTA operates within the district framework.
  • Shenendehowa Central School District Government — Requires district volunteer forms to be completed for participation in in-school activities.
  • The Dance Department Partner — Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Fun Run fundraiser.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Community-Driven Volunteer Engagement
    methodology: community_driven_engagement
    By leveraging community-driven volunteer participation, we sustain school enrichment and build social connectedness, because locally rooted engagement fosters ownership, trust, and long-term involvement in student success.
  • Family-School Partnership Model
    methodology: family_school_partnerships
    By fostering collaborative relationships between families and school staff, we strengthen student support systems, because strong family-school partnerships improve student engagement, attendance, and academic outcomes.
  • Parent Empowerment Through Education
    methodology: parent_empowerment
    By building parental capacity through skill development, we improve child protection and upbringing outcomes, because empowered parents are more effective advocates and supporters of their children’s education and well-being.
  • Parent-Led Advocacy for Policy Change
    methodology: parent_led_advocacy
    By organizing parents and community members to advocate directly before governmental and decision-making bodies, we influence policies affecting children, because collective parent voice increases political accountability and prioritization of child-focused reforms.
  • Supplemental Funding for Educational Enrichment
    methodology: supplemental_funding_enrichment
    By raising funds to support enrichment activities beyond standard school budgets, we enhance student experiences, because access to arts, culture, and extracurriculars improves holistic development and equity in education.