named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bright Ideas Grants
Annual grant program funding teacher-proposed initiatives in areas such as technology, arts, STEM, and student enrichment across K-12 in the Millbrook Central School District.
Millbrook Educational Foundation Endowment
Endowment fund managed with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation to provide long-term, sustainable funding for educational enrichment in the district.
Taste of Millbrook
Annual fundraising event featuring local food, wine, and entertainment to support educational grants and programs in the district.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public School Support Fundraising 2 activities
- Conducting the Annual Appeal fundraising campaignRuns an Annual Appeal fundraising campaign to generate financial support for public schools in the Millbrook Central School District.
- Hosting the annual Taste of Millbrook fundraising eventOrganizes and hosts the annual "Taste of Millbrook" event to raise funds and celebrate the foundation's mission of supporting public schools in the Millbrook Central School District.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
- Funding multi-year district initiatives and professional developmentFunds approximately $40,000 annually for multi-year partnership programs supporting district-wide initiatives, including International Baccalaureate fee support, curriculum resources, character education materials, and teacher professional development. Specific past awards include $15,000 for district-wide teacher professional development and $4,000 for high school IB application fees.
- Funding teacher-led educational initiatives through Bright Ideas GrantsProvides approximately $25,000 annually in grants to support teacher-led educational initiatives in the Millbrook Central School District. These grants are distributed twice per year via applications made available to school principals and teachers.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding annual scholarships to graduating seniorsProvides annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors as part of its educational grantmaking activities.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Direct provision of educational resources and equipmentDirectly purchases and supplies classroom and program resources such as SmartBoards, computers, musical instruments, sports equipment, a book vending machine, pottery wheels, concussion prevention helmets, graphic design printers, and flexible seating to support student learning, safety, and enrichment across the district.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Funding teacher professional development and capacity buildingFinances professional development opportunities for teachers, including training through GLSEN to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools, as part of its broader support for educational quality and equity.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Supporting student enrichment and arts programsSupports student participation in extracurricular events such as the Middle School Trills & Thrills Band Competition and Festival by funding entry fees, and enhances arts education through direct resource provision like pottery wheels and T-shirt making stations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$32K85%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K13%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$263K
Cash$196K
Investments$113K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$263K
Liquid reserves114.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.0%
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- Adams Fairacre Farms Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $100 level.
- All that Java Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $1,000 level.
- Babette’s Kitchen Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Barbaro Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Partner — Partnered to establish and manage the Millbrook Educational Foundation Endowment.
- Billings Dental Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $500 level.
- Canoe Hill Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Caron Constructed Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $250 level.
- Casella Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $250 level.
- Dassai Blue Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Focused Wealth Management Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $500 level.
- GLSEN Partner — Collaborated with GLSEN to deliver teacher training on LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion.
- House of Stefas Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Hudson Valley Team at Compass Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $500 level.
- Hunt & Harvest Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Government — Collaborates with the MCSD Board of Education, represented by Chris LaBelle.
- MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Partner — Provides multi-year funding to support district-wide educational initiatives.
- Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $1,000 level.
- Mapleshade Press Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $500 level.
- Marco Boscardin & Sons Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $250 level.
- Marona’s Market Partner — Participating restaurant providing tastings at the Taste of Millbrook event.
- Millbrook Central School District Government — Primary partner in supporting public education; foundation established to strengthen ties between the district and the community.
- Millbrook Central School District Government — Primary recipient of foundation grants and partner in educational initiatives.
- Millbrook Central School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of charitable gifts and grants allocated by the foundation.
- Millbrook Central School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Foundation's education grants and programs.
- Millbrook Equine Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $500 level.
- Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Partner — Host venue for the Taste of Millbrook event, providing location and award-winning wines.
- Millbrook Winery Partner — Hosts the "Taste of Millbrook" fundraising event.
- Prager Metis Partner — Sponsored the Taste of Millbrook event at the $250 level.
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strategies · 1
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-Engaged Grantmaking for Educational Innovationmethodology: community-engaged_governanceBy combining community-driven fundraising with strategic grantmaking, the foundation supports innovative educational programs that expand beyond traditional public funding, because community involvement strengthens both financial sustainability and program relevance.