named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Program
Supports art classes, materials, and annual Art Night showcasing student work from all grades
Assistant Teachers Program
Funds full-time assistant teachers in every K–5 classroom at PS9, improving student-to-teacher ratios beyond standard NYC public school levels
Chess Program
Funds chess instruction starting in 1st grade, supplies, and sponsorship of tournaments through Tri-State Chess
Family Giving Campaign
Annual fund drive that raises nearly 50% of the Parent Association’s budget through family contributions
Halloween Hop
Community Halloween event with games, crafts, and fundraising open to students, families, and the broader community
International Night
Celebration of cultural diversity at PS9 where families host country tables and share heritage
Library Program
Supports the school’s library with staffing, books, and the annual Scholastic Book Fair
Music and Movement Enrichment
Funds music, art, and movement programs including performances and special events
Science Program
Provides science instruction and materials for all grades, highlighted during the Spring Fair
Spanish Language Program
Provides Spanish language instruction for all grade levels at PS9
Spring Fair
Annual fair focused on science, movement, and the school garden, serving as a community-building and fundraising event
The Auction
Major annual fundraising event that generates over half of the Parent Association’s annual funding
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 3 activities
- Hosts and manages annual auction to fund school programsOrganizes an annual auction that raises approximately half of the Parent Association's required funds, which are used to pay for assistant teachers and enrichment programs such as Spanish and chess.
- Hosts annual school community eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring events including the Halloween Hop, Spring Fair, International Night, and Art Night to foster school community engagement and cultural celebration.
- Organizes parent volunteering and community engagement activitiesCoordinates parent participation in school operations and events, including event support, translation, copying, yearbook photo collection, and childcare during meetings, to strengthen the school community.
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Public School Support Fundraising 2 activities
- Manages fundraising partnerships and campaignsConducts year-round fundraising through partnerships with Minted, Oliver's Labels, and Label Daddy, receiving 15–20% of customer spending, and runs an annual fund drive contributing nearly 50% of the Parent Association's budget.
- Researches and applies for external grants to support school programsIdentifies and submits applications for foundation and corporate grants to secure funding for school initiatives including chess, art, Spanish, music, and library programs.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Curates and provides access to educational resourcesMaintains and shares curated educational websites by subject area (math, literacy, science, typing) and information about afterschool arts and athletics programs to support student learning.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Facilitates remote learning and technology accessProvides guidance and support for accessing Google Classroom, Zoom, and other digital learning tools to support remote and hybrid learning for students and families.
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Manages school-wide communications and administrative systemsUses AtoZ Connect and other digital platforms to manage directories, class assignments, volunteer signups, and communications for PS9 families, ensuring efficient information flow and access.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Operates school programs with defined class sizes and structuresRuns one pre-kindergarten class (max 18 students), four kindergarten classes (max 25 each), and 3–4 classes per grade in grades 1–5 (max 32 each), providing structured instruction across grade levels.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Provides financial and operational support to P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson SchoolSupplements public funding for P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School in New York City's District 3 by financing enhanced educational programs and services, including staffing, enrichment, and classroom resources.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Supports early childhood enrollment processesProvides guidance and support for families applying to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs at PS9, including application timelines and procedures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$849K
Contributions & grants$847K100%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$924K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$958K
Cash$958K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$958K
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- AMIE DAVIS — CO-PRESIDENT
- CAROLE PODELL — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
- CLAIRE LEONARD — BOARD MEMBER - KAL
- EMILY CHEN — TREASURER
- GREGORY GILDERMAN — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- HANNAH SARAH FAICH DINI — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- HANNAH WALL — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
- JADE SPERLING — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- JEANETTE WICKELGREN — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- JEN BREMNER — CO-PRESIDENT
- JONATHAN HLZACKS — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIA BACHA — SECRETARY
- KERRIN KLEIN — SECRETARY
- KLARISSA CHEN — VP OF EDI
- MALCOLM FOX — TREASURER
- RACHEL STEIN — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- ROSHAN LESLIE — BOARD MEMBER - KAL
- SABINE MARGANGOSIAN — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
- SARAH ZIMA — BOARD MEMBER - KAL
- SCOTT RADER — SECRETARY
- SINDY LUGERNER — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- TARA WEBER — CO-PRESIDENT
- WILLEMIJIN SCHAFER — BOARD MEMBER - KAL
- YAEL PINEDA — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- ZACH SCOTT — TREASURER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- DOE Government — Collaborates with the Department of Education for Zoom access and student account systems.
- Label Daddy Partner — Partner in a fundraising program where PS9 receives over 20% of spending when customers use code PS9 at checkout.
- Landmark West Partner — Partner organization involved in grade-wide enrichment programs at PS9.
- Mabel's Labels Partner — Partner in a fundraising program where customers can support PS9 by selecting the school when ordering labels.
- Membership Toolkit Partner — Uses Membership Toolkit as the platform for parent communications and account management.
- Minted Partner — Partner in a year-round fundraising program where 15% of customer spending is returned to PS9.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Follows the NYCDOE school year calendar and uses NYCStudent accounts for student access.
- NYCDOE Government — Provides official school calendars and meal menus through the NYCDOE website.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Coordinates school admissions through the DOE School Search and official admissions websites.
- Oliver's Labels Partner — Partner in a fundraising program where PS9 receives over 20% of customer spending through a direct link.
- P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School Partner — Primary beneficiary of organizational support; receives supplemental funding and resources for enhanced educational programs.
- PS9 Partner — Collaborates with PS9 teachers and school administration to support academic excellence.
- PS9 Partner — Collaborates with PS9 to organize school-based events and programs for students, families, and teachers.
- Tri-State Chess Partner — Sponsors annual chess tournaments held at PS9 in the fall and spring.
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.
- Community-Engaged Parent-School Collaborationmethodology: community-engaged-educationBy fostering ongoing communication between parents and school staff, the organization strengthens school-community collaboration, which in turn supports student success because sustained engagement builds trust and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Parent-Led Enrichment Funding Modelmethodology: parent-led_enrichment_fundingBy mobilizing parent volunteerism and fundraising, the organization enables high-quality educational enrichment programs that go beyond standard public school offerings, because community investment increases both financial capacity and programmatic ownership.
- Supplemental Funding for Educational Expansionmethodology: supplemental-funding-modelBy supplementing public school funding through private contributions, the organization expands educational programming beyond what the Board of Education provides, because additional resources enable enhanced curricula and services not covered by public budgets.