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ART DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL PTA INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 821178832 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B94 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · artanddesignpta.org
revenue
$113K
expenses
$109K
net assets
$89K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Build strong working relationships among parents, teachers and the school, in support of students Support our school community during open houses, school events, college related field trips, senior luncheons, and more Build community with events like Fanfaire, bake sales, workshops and more

profile · synthesized from sources

Parent Teacher Association supporting students at the High School of Art and Design in New York City. The PTA fosters collaboration among parents, teachers, and school staff, enhances school events and college readiness programs, and builds community through initiatives like Fanfaire and fundraising campaigns. It operates as a volunteer-driven organization focused on student support and family engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

College and Career Support
Provides resources, videos, and guidance for students and families on college preparation, financial aid, and SAT review.
Fanfaire
Annual two-day festival featuring over 125 artists and vendors selling comics, prints, and merchandise, organized by the PTA to build community and raise funds.
PTA Annual Appeal
Fundraising campaign to support student programs and extracurricular opportunities at the High School of Art and Design.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Facilitate parent and guardian involvement
      Organizes volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians to participate in school committees and events, hosts monthly PTA meetings to share updates and foster connections, and automatically includes all parents and guardians of Art & Design High School students as PTA members.
    • Produce and distribute school communications
      Provides regular updates to parents, guardians, and faculty through a weekly newsletter and announcements, including specific editions published on August 18 and September 8, 2024, to inform the school community about PTA events and involvement opportunities.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Host fundraising and merchandise initiatives
      Organizes fundraising events such as the 2023 Spring Auction featuring donated prizes, memberships, and gift cards, and launched a merchandise campaign selling T-shirts and hoodies to celebrate the incoming class of 2027.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Organize school and community events
      Plans and hosts a range of school and community-building events including open houses, senior luncheons, college-related field trips, bake sales, workshops, and the annual Fanfaire festival featuring over 125 artists and vendors selling comics, prints, and merchandise.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Provide parent education and training resources
      Offers free on-demand parent training courses through Parent University on topics such as technology use, literacy, and youth mental health, and shares research-based tools and resources through the Team Up for Success campaign in partnership with National PTA and Univision.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Support college and career readiness
      Offers college preparation resources including SAT prep videos, guidance on the college process for underclassmen, checklists for junior year, financial aid interpretation for seniors, access to College & Career Bridge and Higher Education Services Corporation, and distributes the NYC Public School Admissions Guide and information on virtual tutoring programs.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Support school community during crises
      Provided guidance and information to support the school community during the 2022-2023 school year in response to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$67K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$520%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$89K
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.7%
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • ART & Design High School Network — PTA affiliated with and supporting ART & Design High School
  • Amazon Partner — Partner in the Amazon Smile program, providing donations based on eligible purchases.
  • CUNY Partner — Provides college and career planning resources through the College & Career Bridge platform.
  • Facebook Network — Maintains an official presence on Facebook to communicate with the school community.
  • Fanfaire NYC Partner — Partnered with Fanfaire NYC, as indicated by logo presence on the PTA website.
  • Fanfaire NYC Partner — Partnered with Fanfaire NYC, as indicated by the presence of their logo on the PTA website.
  • High School of Art and Design Network — PTA serves as the parent organization for the High School of Art and Design, working within the school community.
  • Higher Education Services Corporation Government — Source of financial aid information and NYS grants for students and families.
  • Instagram Network — Maintains an official presence on Instagram to communicate with the school community.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Subject to the Regulations of the Chancellor of the NYC DOE regarding PTA by-laws.
  • NYC Department of Health Government — Shared official COVID-19 guidelines and vaccine information issued by the NYC Department of Health for the 2022-2023 school year.
  • National PTA Partner — Collaborates with National PTA on the Team Up for Success campaign to provide parent resources.
  • Univision Partner — Partners with Univision on the Team Up for Success campaign to support parent engagement.
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.

  • Equitable Access to Higher Education via Family Education
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By engaging families early in high school with college readiness resources and demystifying financial aid, the PTA supports equitable access to higher education, because informed families are better equipped to navigate complex systems and support student postsecondary planning.
  • Family-School Collaboration for Student Success
    methodology: family_school_collaboration
    By fostering collaboration between parents, teachers, and school staff, the PTA strengthens family-school relationships and supports student success, because engaged families and coordinated adult support improve educational outcomes and school community cohesion.
  • Parent Engagement Through Multiple Pathways
    methodology: parent_engagement
    By offering diverse participation opportunities—including volunteer roles, governance, and regular meetings—the PTA increases parent engagement, because accessible and meaningful involvement strengthens school connectedness and improves student outcomes.
  • Student Development Through Opportunity Funding
    methodology: student_opportunity_funding
    By funding student opportunities across the arts, the PTA supports holistic student development, because access to enriching experiences enhances engagement, creativity, and educational outcomes.