named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Celebration of Science
School-sponsored science event featuring live demonstrations and student participation, supported by SEED
Classroom and Field Trip Grants
Funds projects such as reading programs, science center visits, and cultural trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway shows
SEED Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a Bayport-Blue Point High School senior based on an essay; used to support innovative educational initiatives
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to high school seniorsProvides scholarships to high school seniors, including recipients such as Shane Duerr (2025), Eva Morris (2024), and Ryan Mattimore (2023).
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding public school enrichment projects in Bayport and Blue PointRaises funds to award grants for projects that supplement, strengthen, and enrich the public school curriculum in Bayport and Blue Point. This includes support for literacy materials and educational field trips.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Sponsoring educational field trips and cultural outings for studentsDirectly sponsors field trips and cultural outings for K–12 students, including visits to the Long Island Science Center, Great Skates in Shirley to study forces and motion, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (including a return visit on March 7, 2023), a Broadway performance of "Six," and a movie outing to see "Wonka" at the Sayville Theater.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$18K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- JAMES MARCH — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE BRAND — DIRECTOR
- KIM HARRISON — DIRECTOR
- MARLENE BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
- REGINA JANKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN TAITZ — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN CHANT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bayport-Blue Point High School Partner — Provides scholarships and sponsors educational field trips for students.
- Blue Point Elementary Partner — Sponsors science and cultural field trips for students.
- Great Skates Partner — Hosts field trips for elementary students to learn about physics concepts.
- Long Island Science Center Partner — Hosts science field trips for elementary students.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Hosts educational visits for high school students sponsored by SEED.
- Sayville Theater Partner — Hosts movie outings for elementary students.
- Sylvan Avenue Elementary School Partner — Supports UPK literacy programs and book distribution.
- YMCA in Patchogue Partner — Supports UPK literacy programs and book distribution.
strategies · 2
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 Grantmakingmethodology: community-engaged_grantmakingBy involving a broad network of stakeholders—including educators, parents, businesses, and alumni—in fundraising and support efforts, the foundation increases community ownership and resource mobilization for public school programs, leading to more sustainable and locally responsive educational innovations.
- Student-Informed Funding Decisionsmethodology: student-informed_fundingBy incorporating student feedback and essays into funding decisions, the foundation ensures that educational enrichment activities reflect student needs and aspirations, increasing relevance and engagement because those closest to the experience shape the priorities.