irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $23KFUNDED STUDENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING SPORTS, THEATER, CLUBS AND TRAVEL BARDWARE ETC BENEFITTING THE ENTIRE SCHOOL OF APPROXIMATELY 600 STUDENTSINCLUDES PROGRAM ADMIN TOO
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Appeal
Yearly donation drive to raise at least $65,000 for school operations, staff funding, technology, and student programs
Book Club
Annual parent book club event centered on a selected book, combining intellectual engagement with fundraising for the school
SLT (School Leadership Team)
Monthly advisory body with parents, teachers, students, and administrators that facilitates communication and involvement in school decisions
Saturday Seminar
Annual event where faculty present on their research and passions, offering families a glimpse into the academic experience at Bard
Spring Fling
Annual fundraising and appreciation event for faculty and staff held at an off-site venue in Brooklyn, featuring food, drinks, dancing, and auctions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 2 activities
- Facilitating community engagement and information sharingHosts in-person and virtual PTA meetings featuring guest speakers, school leadership updates, College Transfer Office presentations, and graduate panels. Organizes events such as Bardware sales and provides information to families about membership, volunteering, donating, and involvement opportunities to strengthen school community engagement.
- Organizing and hosting fundraising eventsHosts multiple annual fundraising events including the Annual Appeal mail-in drive, the Saturday Symposium featuring faculty-led seminars, the Spring Fling (a faculty/staff appreciation and fundraising event), and a spring book club event linked to fundraising. These events support school programs and operations.
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Parent-Led Education Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for students and parents within the school communityAdvocates on behalf of students and parents to influence school policies and practices. Participates in the School Leadership Team (SLT), advises the principal on school issues, and enables family observation of SLT meetings to promote transparency and inclusive decision-making.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Conducting PTA governance and administrative functionsHolds monthly PTA meetings from September through June, prepares agendas, records minutes, and distributes materials. Maintains financial oversight through budget preparation, monthly Treasurer’s reports, and bank account monitoring. Meetings are open to the BHSEC community and minutes are published online and in the school office.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding student programs and school operationsFunds student programs in sports, theater, clubs, travel, arts and enrichment, field trips, college trip transportation, graduation expenses, library resources, classroom upgrades, and staff salaries at Bard High School Early College, benefiting approximately 600 students. Also funds the Jupiter grading system and provides supplies such as planners, seminar books, and sports uniforms.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$48K84%
Program service revenue$9K16%
Investment income$340%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$419K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$214K
Liquid reserves29.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -59.7%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bard High School Early College Queens Government — Hosts the book club event in coordination with the school and uses school facilities.
- Bard High School Early College Queens Partner — Collaborates with the school administration, including the principal and assistant principals, to communicate with families during PTA meetings.
- Bard High School Early College Queens Partner — Hosts the Saturday Seminar and Book Club events in collaboration with the PTA at its school facility.
- Bard High School Early College Queens Partner — Works closely with the school administration, including input from the principal on budgeting and shared use of facilities for events.
- Bogart House Partner — Host venue for the annual Spring Fling fundraiser and faculty/staff appreciation event.
- Bogart House Partner — Venue partner that donated space for the Spring Fling event.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Governs the PTA through Regulation A-660.
- New York City Department of Education Government — SLT operates under NYC DOE guidelines for school leadership teams.
strategies · 4
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.
- Academic-Cultural Engagement for Familiesmethodology: shared_academic_experienceBy offering parents and families the same intellectual experiences as students—such as faculty-led seminars—the PTA fosters deeper connection to the school’s academic mission, because shared academic culture builds empathy, understanding, and sustained engagement.
- Community-Building Through Integrated Fundraising Eventsmethodology: community-event fundraisingBy combining fundraising with social elements like food, auctions, and entertainment, the PTA strengthens community bonds and increases participation, because integrating relationship-building into financial appeals enhances motivation and long-term support.
- Consent-Based Communication to Build Trustmethodology: consent-based_communicationBy using opt-in communication methods, the PTA respects family boundaries and privacy, thereby building trust and increasing the likelihood of meaningful engagement because families feel in control of their participation.
- Member-Driven Budgeting with Shared Governancemethodology: shared_governanceBy involving parents, teachers, students, and administrators in budgeting and decision-making processes, the PTA increases community ownership and trust in school governance, leading to stronger engagement and more responsive allocation of resources because collective input fosters accountability and inclusion.