irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $208K
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Programs
Facilitates access to extracurricular activities by distributing information and supporting registration for spring and fall programs
Enrichment & Field Trips
Coordinates guest speakers, educational programs, and field trips to enhance student learning beyond the classroom
International Festival
Annual cultural celebration featuring student performances, cultural booths, food, and a "Parade of Nations" fashion show to highlight the diversity of the school community
School Supplies Bulk Order
PTA-led initiative to purchase classroom supplies in bulk for all students, reducing family costs and ensuring equitable access to materials
Staff Appreciation Committee
Plans events and provides treats to recognize and support school staff during holidays, Staff Appreciation Week, and at year-end
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 2 activities
- Delivers academic instruction using structured curriculaImplements evidence-based curricula across core subjects: Wit & Wisdom with Heggerty and Wilson FUNdations for literacy, Eureka Math² for mathematics, Amplify Science for hands-on scientific inquiry, and Passport to Social Studies for history and literacy integration in grades Pre-K through 5.
- Provides specialized academic and enrichment programsOffers a full-day Pre-K ICT class, Gifted and Talented (G&T) classes at every grade level, research-based literacy and math intervention programs with progress monitoring, and creative leadership opportunities through school musicals, Student Council, and peer Conflict Coaching.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Distributes school supplies and branded merchandiseOrganizes bulk orders of school supplies for students and classrooms to reduce costs and supports families in need with donated supplies. Operates an online store and event-based sales for PS198M Bulldogs merchandise, delivering items directly to students or offering pickup.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Manages fundraising and financial operationsConducts fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday (raising $15,900 in 2025 with $12,000 in matching funds), accepts tax-deductible donations via multiple channels, seeks grants and business discounts, and conducts annual financial reviews of PTA accounts in June.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates physical education, music, and digital literacy programsProvides daily physical education for all students using indoor and outdoor facilities, delivers music instruction using Kodaly and Orff methodologies with global folk repertoire and instruments, and teaches digital literacy skills including keyboarding and cloud-based organization via GSuite.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes school events and community-building activitiesPlans and executes annual events such as the Fall Carnival, Book Fair, International Festival (co-hosted with PS 77), Staff Appreciation Week, and fifth-grade graduation celebrations through volunteer sub-committees, promoting cultural diversity and school spirit.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Supports early childhood development and student well-beingFosters independence in young learners through daily life skills such as zipping backpacks, tying shoes, and verbal expression. Maintains courtyard planters and tree beds, supports classroom gardening, and provides lunchtime supervision to ensure student safety and cleanliness.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supports student educational growth and parent-school collaborationProvides resources and support to PS 198M to enhance children's educational development and strengthen partnerships between parents and school staff. Activities include organizing classroom supplies, supporting academic programs, and fostering family engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$252K
Contributions & grants$77K31%
Program service revenue$160K64%
Investment income$14K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$447K
Cash$447K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$447K
Liquid reserves24.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.9%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- District 2 Government — Aligns literacy curriculum with District 2 guidelines.
- Give Lively Partner — Hosts the PS198M Annual Fund campaign, enabling donations via Google Pay or Apple Pay.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Forms to collect absence reports from families.
- Izzie and Ida Partner — School mascots named after the school’s namesake, used to promote school spirit and student engagement.
- My NYC Public Schools Account Government — Official NYC Department of Education system that families use to access student records and forms
- NYC Public Schools Government — Centralized system through which families must apply for Pre-K and kindergarten admissions to PS 198M.
- NYCPS Government — Aligns curriculum with New York City Public Schools standards and frameworks.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Administers Pre-K and kindergarten admissions processes for PS 198M.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Complies with A655-Chancellor’s Regulations on School and District Leadership Teams and hosts SLT meetings as required by NYC public school policy.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Submits financial reports to the DOE and operates within the public school system.
- Operoo Partner — Partner platform used for families to upload forms and receive communications from the school's Parent Coordinator
- PS 77 Partner — Co-hosts the annual International Festival with PS 198M to celebrate student and family cultural diversity.
- PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Hosts a no-fee online donation platform for contributions to PS 198M PTA.
- Stripe Partner — Processes secure online donations for the PTA through its PCI Level 1 payment system.
- schools.nyc.gov Government — Email domain used for PTA communication, indicating affiliation with the New York City Department of Education.
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.
- Collaborative Learning and Reflection for Holistic Developmentmethodology: experiential_reflection_modelBy creating structured opportunities for collaboration, creativity, reflection, and recognition, we produce academic and personal excellence because these experiences foster intrinsic motivation and deeper engagement with learning.
- Family-Partnership Model for Student Developmentmethodology: family_partnership_modelBy partnering with families and honoring student individuality, we produce improved social and academic outcomes because family engagement reinforces consistent modeling of skills and high expectations in both home and school environments.