irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $127KACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONCERTS AND PLAYS, SKATE NIGHTS, PHOTOS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL TRIPS, AND OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO FURTHER ENRICH STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL CAREERS AS WELL AS PROVIDING A SOCIAL SETTING FOR STUDENTS TO INTERACT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist (ABAR) Practices
Monthly heritage celebrations, family engagement activities, and staff/family training with Courageous Conversations to promote equity and inclusion
Enrichment Opportunities
Programs including drama production, ballroom dance, improv, Shakespeare, STEM, yoga, gymnastics, technology, music, garden, running team, and chess
PS 29 Plus
PTA-run after-school program offering Kids Club (childcare) and enrichment courses for students
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Implementation of Second Step curriculum, Circle Talks, Affinity Groups, and restorative practices to support student emotional health and interpersonal skills
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates parent-teacher communication and academic reportingHosts two parent-teacher conferences annually and issues two report cards per year, distributed in January and June, with digital access via NYCSA. Provides narrative progress reports twice a year for PreK students.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts family and community eventsOrganizes concerts, plays, skate nights, block parties, cultural heritage events, and special gatherings such as Family-Friendly Drag Bingo and a community dessert potluck to build community and support social interaction. Also hosts an annual Benefit & Auction at Strong Rope Brewery to raise funds for the school.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implements social-emotional and equity-focused student programsDelivers the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum across all grades and provides allyship circles where students learn to support peers. Hosts affinity groups for 4th and 5th grade students with historically marginalized identities to build community and plan equity initiatives.
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Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
- Implements student cell phone and smartwatch policyEnforces a daily policy requiring students in grades 3–5 to turn off and store cell phones and smartwatches in backpacks, with escalating responses for violations including temporary confiscation and mandatory family pickup. Requires signed acknowledgment of the policy from all families and students in those grades.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Integrates garden-based and sustainability educationUses the school garden as an educational tool to teach students about food sources, sustainability, and seasonal nutrition, complementing curriculum and enrichment activities.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates after-school and academic support programsRuns an after-school program, PS 29 Plus, providing childcare and enrichment courses. Offers Math Coach Office Hours and family workshops to support parents in assisting children with math, and facilitates access to DOE-issued iPads for families lacking devices to support remote learning during emergencies.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Organizes school enrichment programsOffers a range of after-school and in-school enrichment programs including chess, STEM, dance, theater, yoga, running team, newspaper club, and ballroom dance to extend student learning beyond the classroom. Programs include a 15-week chess program for grades 2–3 and a 6-week STEM Lab for 5th graders featuring robotics and invention kits.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provides meals and nutrition programsOffers a universal free breakfast program starting at 7:45 a.m. and provides free lunch to all students through the DOE school lunch program. Partners with WITS chefs to lead seasonal culinary and nutrition workshops for students across all grades.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Provides school supplies and donation coordinationCollects a suggested $65 annual contribution per student to cover the cost of school supplies purchased in bulk by teachers, and accepts voluntary donations through an online portal to support literacy activities at PS 29.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Supports academic continuity and summer learningDistributes Summer Math Challenge packets aligned with Eureka Math Squared curriculum and runs a Summer Reading Challenge requiring 15–30 hours of reading, with rewards including a pizza party and recognition. Organizes a Summer Science Challenge encouraging students to maintain science journals and present findings in the fall.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Supports anti-bias and anti-racist school cultureOperates an Equity Team composed of staff members to guide and support the school community in anti-racist and anti-bias work, fostering inclusive practices and policies.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Manages student arrival, dismissal, and supervision proceduresImplements structured arrival and dismissal protocols for Pre-K and Kindergarten students at designated garden entrances, and manages late student pick-ups by escorting students to the “Late Line” in the outer cafeteria. Ensures orderly transitions and supervision throughout the school day.
- Supports student transitions to private schoolsFacilitates student applications to private schools by providing teacher-written letters of recommendation upon 14 days’ notice and processing and transmitting academic records within two weeks of request.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.05M
Contributions & grants$201K10%
Program service revenue$1.84M90%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.97M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$700K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALLISON SCHROEDER — CO-VP FUNDRA
- ANNA JANASH — CO-VP -COMMU
- BLAIR HIRST — CO-VP CLASS
- CHANA ROSENTHAL — CO-VP - FUND
- CHRISTINA YAN — CO-VP CLASS
- DANA CROWLEY — CO-SECRETARY
- JOSH HOFFNER — CO-VP COMMUN
- KASEY NOZISKA — CO-PRESIDENT
- MARIAM FARMANAU — CO-PRESIDENT
- MARY GALLAGHER — CO-PRESIDENT
- MEAGAN WESTGARTH — CO-VP - FUND
- RACHEL KWITMAN — CO-SECRETARY
- RACHEL MOYSE — CO-TREASURER
- RAUL VIDAL — CO-TREASURER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Advancing Literacy Partner — Curriculum and instruction partner supporting literacy initiatives
- Bent on Learning Partner — Provides yoga and mindfulness programming for PreK and Kindergarten students at PS29.
- Center for Culture Race and Equity at Bank Street Partner — Partner organization supporting inclusive practices and equity work
- Courageous Conversations Partner — New partnership in 2024-2025 to provide training for staff and families on fostering dialogue around race and identity.
- Courageous Conversations Partner — Partner organization supporting inclusive practices and diversity initiatives
- Department of Education (DOE) Government — Coordinates with the DOE for student zoning, registration, and administration of free lunch program compliance.
- Department of Education (DOE) Government — Partners with the DOE to distribute locked-down iPads to students for remote learning during emergencies.
- Flyleaf Publishing Partner — Provides access to Flyleaf Publishing’s decodable books as a digital reading resource for early readers.
- Fundations Partner — Curriculum and instruction partner supporting literacy programs
- G&R Inclusive Group Partner — Organization that supports the neurodiverse learning community through differentiated instruction strategies, particularly for students with ADD or ADHD.
- G&R Inclusive Group Partner — Partner organization supporting inclusive practices
- Just Right Reader Partner — Offers Just Right Reader’s e-Library of decodable texts as a reading support for lower-grade students.
- Khan Academy Partner — Recommends Khan Academy's “Get Ready” courses for students entering Grades 3–5 to preview upcoming math content and review foundational skills.
- Math Collective Partner — Curriculum and instruction partner supporting math education
- NYC Public Schools Government — Follows cell phone and electronic device policies set by NYC Public Schools and New York State Law.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Uses DOE electronic report cards and aligns grading practices with DOE standards.
- New York Public Library Partner — Shares NYPL’s 2026 staff picks for kids as a recommended summer reading list.
- PS 29 Plus Partner — PTA-run after-school program providing childcare and enrichment courses; managed separately but affiliated with PS 29.
- STREB Dance Company Partner — Offers dance programming as part of PS29's enrichment initiatives.
- Scholastic Partner — Shares Scholastic’s summer reading list for ages 8–10 as a recommended resource for students.
- Strong Rope Brewery Partner — Hosted the PS29 Benefit & Auction event at its venue in Red Hook.
- We Are Teachers Partner — Provides We Are Teachers’ reading list as a recommended summer reading resource for children.
- Wellness in the Schools Partner — Collaborates with WITS chefs to deliver culinary and nutrition workshops at PS29.
- Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Partner — Partner organization supporting emotional intelligence and inclusive practices
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.
- Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist Education with Family and Curriculum Integrationmethodology: anti_bias_anti_racist_educationBy grounding anti-bias and anti-racist (ABAR) efforts in personal reflection, centering BIPOC liberation, and fostering dialogue with students and families, the organization advances equity because it transforms individual and collective complicity in systemic racism into active allyship and inclusive school culture.
- Student-Centered Learning with Inquiry and Real-World Applicationmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy building instruction from students' prior knowledge and emphasizing inquiry, real-world application, and student agency, the organization increases engagement and rigor because learning becomes personally relevant and developmentally coherent across grades.
- Whole-Child Development through Integrated Social-Emotional and Academic Practicesmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and community values into academic instruction, the organization supports holistic student growth because addressing emotional and relational needs enables deeper academic engagement and long-term development.