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JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
WOODBURY, NY · EIN 133973316 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B84Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · jamesmadisonalumni.org
revenue
$108K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$182K
employees
0
program ratio
2%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP, EXTEND ACQUAINTANCES AND PROMOTE THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL & MENTAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Alumni association for James Madison High School in Woodbury, NY, focused on fostering connections among graduates and supporting current students. The organization promotes fellowship through events, a biannual newsletter, and the Wall of Distinction honoring notable alumni. It funds scholarships, school resources, and facility improvements using donations from members.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adopt-a-Chair
Donation program allowing alumni to place a nameplate on an auditorium chair in their name or in memory of a fellow Madisonian
Alumni Newsletter
Biannual publication featuring alumni and faculty profiles, class news, event announcements, and updates on association-funded projects
Alumni Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to JMHS students for academic achievement and community service, including awards in honor of past association presidents
Homecoming and Reunions
Organizes annual homecoming events and class reunions, including an all-class reunion during the centennial weekend
Wall of Distinction
Honors distinguished alumni every two years with a ceremony and permanent plaque installation at the school auditorium
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Administers Wall of Distinction program
      Establishes and maintains a Wall of Distinction to honor alumni who have made notable societal contributions, installing biennial plaques with photos, graduation years, and fields of expertise, and hosts induction ceremonies where honorees speak and attendees reconnect; also funded the addition of a second Wall of Distinction.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to JMHS students
      Funds an annual $1,000 scholarship for a James Madison High School student based on academic achievement and community service, later expanded to include three additional $500 scholarships.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funds student enrichment and school improvement projects
      Provides direct financial support for student and school needs including computers, technology upgrades, band uniforms, Honor Board improvements, college visit transportation, school newspaper funding, blackboard replacements, post-Hurricane Sandy student support, athletic field refurbishment (renamed in honor of the association), auditorium sound system upgrades, front landscaping, website development, and a hanging sculpture.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Hosts alumni reunion and social events
      Organizes reunions for specific graduating classes (e.g., Classes of 1953, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1966), homecoming events, centennial celebrations, birthday commemorations, and regular social gatherings including Broadway shows, ballgames, luncheons in New York and Florida, and tours of cultural sites such as the Intrepid and Rockefeller estate.
  • Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
    • Manages donor recognition through chair nametags
      Offers permanent nameplate recognition on auditorium chairs in exchange for a $100 tax-deductible donation, including online donation processing and naming opportunities.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizes career engagement programming
      Hosts an annual career fair that connects alumni with current students to support professional development and networking.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes alumni newsletter
      Produces and mails a 12-page bi-annual magazine (also referred to as Alumni News) to association members, featuring updates on reunions, classmates, teachers, alumni achievements, and information about how donations benefit current students.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$96K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses2%
Admin / overhead82%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves36.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +64.5%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Facebook Network — Hosts the official Facebook page for the James Madison Alumni Association.
  • Frieda Gottfried Weitz Partner — Co-chair of the Alumni News Committee
  • James Madison High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to host alumni events and career fairs for students
  • James Madison High School Partner — Primary beneficiary of Alumni Association's fundraising and community-building efforts.
  • Judith Naomi Ophir Fish Partner — Co-chair of the Alumni News Committee
  • Marcia Landau Levy Partner — Committee chair for the Events Committee
  • Marty Weinstein Alpert Partner — Committee chair for both the Fundraising Committee and Membership Committee
  • Squarespace Partner — Website platform provider for the alumni association.
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.

  • Alumni Engagement for School Support
    methodology: alumni_engagement_for_school_support
    By fostering social and fraternal relationships among alumni, the organization strengthens community ties and channels alumni goodwill into support for educational opportunities, because engaged alumni are more likely to contribute time, influence, and resources to benefit current and future students.
  • Alumni Recognition to Strengthen Community Identity
    methodology: alumni_recognition_and_community_engagement
    By publicly recognizing alumni achievements through biennial installations and ceremonies, the organization inspires current students and deepens community belonging, because visible role models reinforce institutional pride and motivate ongoing engagement.
  • Generational Inclusion in Alumni Participation
    methodology: generational_inclusion
    By actively engaging recent graduates, the organization ensures balanced generational representation in alumni activities, because intergenerational participation sustains long-term organizational vitality and broadens the relevance of alumni programs across age groups.
  • Legacy-Giving through Symbolic Ownership
    methodology: legacy-giving
    By offering named auditorium chairs as a form of legacy recognition, the organization encourages alumni donations, because symbolic ownership and lasting visibility strengthen emotional connection and incentivize financial contribution.