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FRIENDS OF THE NORTH SYRACUSE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 260323858 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · fnseep.org
revenue
$7K
expenses
$8K
net assets
$20K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL NEEDSCLASSROOMS AND ON PLAYGROUNDS

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the North Syracuse Early Education Program is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to enhancing early childhood education at the North Syracuse Early Education Program in Syracuse, NY. It funds classroom materials, staff development, facility improvements, and specialized equipment for children ages 3–4, many of whom have special needs. The organization raises money through community-driven events, grants, and donations to support programs not covered by state or county funding.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Library Development
Funded through grants and donations to establish and maintain a school library with books, media, listening kits, and organizational software
Playground Enhancement – Trike Town
Collaborative project with the Mary Vaughn Memorial Fund to create a paved trike pathway with themed decorations, storage, and seating on the playground
Snack Program Enhancement
Weekly provision of fresh fruit and improved snack offerings using $1,600 annual allocation; expanded with support from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation
Staff Development Program
Allocates $2,000 annually for training, workshops, materials, and events to support professional growth of educators and therapists
Therapy Ball
Annual fundraising event, first held in 2009, that supports program enhancements and is now the organization’s largest fundraiser
Walk-A-Thon
Annual "Get Active" event held during school hours where students collect pledges for participating; supports school programs and offers incentives like frozen yogurt parties
Wish List Program
Staff-submitted requests for classroom or program improvements evaluated and funded based on a scoring rubric at monthly meetings
iPad Technology Program
Provides and maintains iPads for classrooms and therapy departments, including cases, Apple Care, and lending agreements
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
    • Funds classroom and therapy program materials and equipment
      Provides funding for educational materials, equipment, and supplies requested by staff, including iPads, SpeedDIAL-4 record forms, and therapy room enhancements, through a formal request and rubric-based approval process.
    • Provides targeted grant funding to enhance early education services
      Raises and allocates funds to finance specific enhancements in classrooms, therapy rooms, technology, playgrounds, and staff development through grant awards and direct financing.
  • Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
    • Enhances school library and literacy resources
      Finances the acquisition of books, media, furniture, and technology for the school library, and maintains Library World software to manage inventory, supported by grants and donations.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Expands and supports healthy snack program
      Funds a weekly fresh fruit offering and expanded snack program with vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and high-quality dairy, including purchasing equipment such as refrigerators and electric kettles.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Facilitates donation of goods and materials for early education program
      Accepts item donations for the North Syracuse Early Education Program, including through an Amazon Wish List, and coordinates drop-off or pick-up directly with donors to fulfill staff-requested needs.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Finances facility improvements and maintenance
      Allocates funds annually for the repair, replacement, and enhancement of facilities and equipment, including playgrounds, storage sheds, and therapy rooms, using grants and donations.
  • Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
    • Manages donor and community engagement initiatives
      Conducts newsletter production, website overhaul, donor relationship building, membership outreach, alumni and donor database maintenance, and legacy tile wall sales to sustain community support.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events and campaigns
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as the Therapy Ball, walk-a-thons, and holiday digital gift card campaigns with Delta Sonic, and conducts an annual giving campaign to support early education services.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Recycles ink and toner cartridges to generate funding
      Operates a drop-off program at Main Street Preschool for used ink and toner cartridges, recycling them through Funding Factory to generate monetary returns for the organization.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Supports staff development and professional growth
      Funds classes, presenters, events, and materials to support the professional development of educators and therapists in the North Syracuse Early Education Program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$219
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Apraxia-KIDS Partner — Partnership to provide information and support for children with apraxia
  • Autism Society of America (CNY Chapter) Partner — Collaborates to offer local and national support resources for families of children with autism
  • Central New York Coalition for Children with Special Needs Partner — Collaborates to support children with special needs in the Central New York region
  • Central New York Community Foundation Funder — Provided a $12,300 grant in 2009 to complete the school library by funding books, media, and library management technology.
  • Delta Sonic Partner — Partner in a holiday fundraiser offering digital gift cards to support the Friends of NSEEP.
  • Delta Sonic Partner — Partnered with Delta Sonic for a "Wash Away the Winter Blues" fundraiser involving digital gift card sales to support the school.
  • Delta Sonic Partner — Partnered with the organization for the 'Wash Away the Winter Blues' fundraiser.
  • Freedman Trust Funder — Provided a $49,200 grant in 2008 to remodel the physical therapy room, purchase evaluation materials, and partially fund the school library.
  • Funding Factory Partner — Partnership to collect and recycle used ink and toner cartridges in exchange for monetary donations.
  • Goodsearch Partner — Partnership enabling financial support to Friends of the North Syracuse Early Education Program through search engine ad revenue sharing.
  • Goodshop Partner — Partnership enabling financial support to Friends of the North Syracuse Early Education Program through a percentage of online purchase proceeds.
  • Jewish Community Center Partner — Facilitated a $2,500 donation in memory of Joshua Davis to support the organization’s Therapy Ball fundraiser.
  • Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Funder — Provided a $10,500 grant in 2012 to enhance the snack program at the North Syracuse Early Education Program.
  • Main Street Preschool Partner — Hosts the tile wall and plaque honoring community supporters at its entrance.
  • Main Street School Partner — Collaborates with the Early Education Program by identifying needed items for students.
  • Main Street educators Partner — Lends iPads and collaborates with Main Street educators for educational support.
  • Mary Vaughn Memorial Fund Partner — Partnered with Friends of the North Syracuse Early Education Program to create Trike Town, with the fund purchasing trikes and paving and FNSEEP funding the storage shed.
  • National Center for Learning Disabilities Partner — Partnership to support parents of children with learning disabilities through advocacy and information
  • North Syracuse Early Education Program Partner — Collaborates with the Early Education Program as part of PTO School Spirit Week activities.
  • North Syracuse Early Education Program Parent Teacher Organization Partner — Collaborates with the NSEEP-PTO through complementary methods and missions to support the school.
  • Price Chopper Partner — Partnership allowing customers to direct rewards to Friends of the North Syracuse Early Education Program through the Tools for Schools program using their AdvantEdge card.
  • United Way Partner — Accepts donations designated for Friends of NSEEP through United Way giving programs.
  • Utica Coffee Partner — Partnered with the organization for a coffee fundraiser.
  • Utica Coffee Roasting Company Partner — Partnered with Utica Coffee Roasting Company for a coffee fundraiser offering branded coffee blends to raise funds.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Community Engagement Drives Collective Support
    methodology: community-engagement
    By engaging the community through small contributions of time, commemorative participation, and grassroots fundraising, the organization sustains and enhances preschool operations, because sustained local involvement builds ownership and cumulative impact.
  • Nutrition Supports Learning
    methodology: nutrition-supports-learning
    By improving children's nutrition through enhanced snack offerings, the organization aims to produce better learning outcomes, because proper nutrition is foundational to cognitive development and classroom engagement.