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FRIENDS OF THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133671579 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T00J · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendsofmsc.org
revenue
$189K
expenses
$206K
net assets
$87K
employees
0
volunteers
80
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS SCHOOL FAIRS, INVOLVING PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD THE COMMON GOALS OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Manhattan School for Children Inc is a parent-teacher association (PTA) supporting PS 333 Manhattan School for Children in New York City. The organization enhances public education by funding enrichment programs, organizing community events, and advocating for inclusive school culture. It supports students and teachers through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and initiatives like the Greenhouse science lab and inclusive playground project.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Afterschool Enrichment Programs
Partnership-funded programs including Kids In The Game (STEAM and sports), Art With Bernard, Creative Stages (performing arts), Mohr's Explorers (outdoor education), Hex & Co (strategy games), Launch Math & Science, and ICN Chess.
Greenhouse Project
Science laboratory program where students engage in hydroponic farming, solar energy, rainwater catchment, and composting as part of an integrated environmental curriculum developed with NY Sun Works.
Inclusive Playground Initiative
Capital project to build an inclusive outdoor playground extending MSC’s commitment to inclusive education into play spaces for all students regardless of ability.
Marquee Events
Annual community events including Fall Fest, Broadway Loves MSC, Spring Fair, and Spring Auction that build community and raise funds for school enrichment.
Parent Green Team
Volunteer initiative supporting sustainability efforts including greenhouse maintenance, Zero Waste School programs, Earth Day events, and climate action initiatives.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Public School Support Fundraising 3 activities
    • Conduct fundraising to support school programs
      Organizes and runs major fundraising initiatives including the annual Spring Auction and Raffle, Read-A-Thon, and Bridge the Gap campaign, which collectively underwrite a significant portion of PTA-funded programs such as art, music, science, and technology.
    • Fund enrichment resources for the Manhattan School for Children
      Provides financial support for art, music, science, foreign language programs, field trips, technology upgrades, and teacher appreciation through fundraising and donations, including allocating 10% of program proceeds to the school.
    • Support teachers and classroom needs
      Provides classroom supplies, recruits volunteers, organizes teacher appreciation events, and funds in-school programming and technology support to enhance teaching and learning at the Manhattan School for Children.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver afterschool and enrichment programs
      Offers a range of afterschool programs including sports, dance, coding, robotics, chess, STEM learning, outdoor education in Central Park, and academic support, including free programming for middle school students focused on college and career readiness.
  • PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Facilitate parent and family engagement in school life
      Distributes school newsletters, supports communication between parents, teachers, and leadership, recruits volunteers, and helps new families integrate into the school community through PTA coordination and outreach.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Operate the Greenhouse Project Science Laboratory
      Runs a hands-on science laboratory where students engage in hydroponic farming, solar energy use, rainwater catchment, composting, and kitchen-based learning from seeding to harvesting.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize and host school community events
      Plans and hosts a variety of annual family-oriented events including the Spring Fair, Fall Fest, Broadway Loves MSC, Earth Day, and the Spring Auction and Raffle to build community, engage families, and support school programs.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Provide animation education program for children
      Offers a self-learning program that teaches children animation through video lessons and hands-on projects, covering storytelling, design, lighting, and stop-motion techniques, culminating in a personal animation and portfolio.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Provide arts and performing arts education
      Operates a full-inclusion multi-media art program for students in 2nd grade and above and delivers innovative performing arts programming, including vocal performances and music instruction, to stimulate creativity and imagination.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Support inclusive education and diversity outreach
      Conducts outreach to families and pre-K programs from underrepresented populations and facilitates access to school resources for families facing systemic barriers, with the goal of increasing diversity across race, class, language, family structure, and disability status.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Support school governance and policy development
      Develops the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan annually, evaluates the principal’s effectiveness in shared decision-making, and supports educational policy development and implementation at the Manhattan School for Children.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocate for community voice on social and cultural issues
      Supports the MSC administration in becoming a leading community voice on local and global issues that impact the school community culturally or socially.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$189K
Contributions & grants$184K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$206K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$115K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$87K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • ABIGAIL BUCUVALAS — CO-PRESIDENT
  • AMANDA DEL BENE — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
  • AMY ROBINSON — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
  • DRIANA BRANCH — CO-SECRETARY
  • ELODIE CROAS — CO-TREASURER
  • GUI STAMPUR — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
  • JESSICA WEISS — CO-PRESIDENT
  • LAURA MILLER — CO-TREASURER
  • NICK BARTLETT — CO-TREASURER
  • TARAH WATSON — CO-SECRETARY
  • VAN NGUYEN — CO-SECRETARY
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Art With Bernard Partner — Offers a full-inclusion multi-media art program for students in 2nd grade and above.
  • Beacon Partner — Provides free academic support programming including homework help and study skills for K–8 students.
  • Broadway performers Partner — Broadway performers participate in the annual event at MSC, providing live vocal performances for the school community.
  • Creative Stages Partner — Provides innovative performing arts programming to stimulate children's imagination.
  • Hex & Co Partner — Offers classes in board games, role-playing games, chess, and trading card games to promote neurodevelopment and problem-solving.
  • Hex & Co Partner — Partnered with Hex & Co to offer interactive activities at the Spring Fair.
  • ICN Partner — Offers chess instruction and competition preparation to support social and educational development.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for community engagement and event updates.
  • KING Partner — Engaged KING to provide face-painting services at the Spring Fair.
  • Kids In The Game Partner — Provides aftercare and enrichment programming for students.
  • Konstella Partner — Provides the communication app used by the PTA to connect with families.
  • Launch Math & Science Partner — Provides STEM-focused learning experiences that encourage critical thinking and collaborative problem solving.
  • Manhattan School for Children Government — Receives 10% of program proceeds from the organization's offerings.
  • Manhattan School for Children Partner — Collaborates with the Manhattan School for Children to extend inclusive education into outdoor play settings.
  • Manhattan School for Children Partner — Partners with the school administration to support community responsiveness and advocacy on culturally and socially impactful issues.
  • Manhattan School for Children Partner — Supports enrichment programming and resources at Manhattan School for Children.
  • Mohr's Explorers Partner — Runs weekly outdoor education adventures in Central Park focused on survival skills and creative play.
  • NY Sun Works Partner — Education and greenhouse maintenance partner that co-developed the Greenhouse Project Core Curriculum with MSC.
  • P.S. 333 MSC Government — Primary school community served and partnered with for programs and events.
  • PS 333 Manhattan School for Children Partner — Primary educational institution supported by the PTA.
  • Roads To Success Partner — Delivers free afterschool programming for 6th to 8th graders focused on career and college readiness.
  • Splat Lab Partner — Collaborated with Splat Lab to provide slime-making activities at the Spring Fair.
  • families Partner — Contribute donated items and experiences to the spring auction and raffle.
  • local businesses Partner — Donate items and experiences for the spring auction and raffle.
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.

  • Collaborative Governance for Shared Leadership
    methodology: collaborative_governance
    By ensuring equal representation of parents and staff on leadership teams, we promote equitable decision-making because balanced power structures lead to more inclusive and sustainable school policies.
  • Community-Engaged Programming
    methodology: community-engaged_programming
    By co-creating school events with parents, students, and community partners, we strengthen school programs and extend outreach because collaborative ownership increases engagement and program effectiveness.
  • Equity-Centered Engagement Through Inclusive Co-Creation
    methodology: equity-centered_engagement
    By removing barriers to participation and centering diverse voices in decision-making, we foster equitable engagement because inclusive processes build trust and ensure responsiveness to community needs.
  • Integrated Experiential Learning Model
    methodology: experiential-learning
    By integrating environmental science with hands-on greenhouse labs and outdoor learning, we deepen student understanding of sustainability because experiential engagement connects academic content to real-world systems.