named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
GCEF Grants Program
Provides funding for educational enrichment projects in the arts, Hudson River Valley science and history, academics, and physical education; supports teachers, staff, students, and community members with approved proposals
Spring Thaw
Annual fundraising event featuring a silent auction and ticket sales, serving as the organization’s largest source of annual revenue
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational enrichment programs in the Garrison Union Free School DistrictProvides grants to support educational projects in the Garrison Union Free School District, including arts, theater, counseling, classroom improvements, sports, libraries, diversity events, wellness programs, after-school programs, special events, workshops, guest speakers, and artists in residence. In 2023, distributed nearly $1 million in grants benefiting thousands of students.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising events for the school districtHosts recurring fundraising events such as the Spring Thaw and Silent Auction, which feature donated items including art, tickets, and vacation experiences to generate revenue for educational programming in the Garrison Union Free School District.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43K
Contributions & grants$7K15%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$114K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ALISON SHAW — TRUSTEE
- KATE CALLIGARO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Alejandra Awad Partner — Contact person for donating items to the annual Spring Thaw Silent Auction.
- Allison Emig Partner — Principal who must approve grant proposals before submission to GCEF.
- Garrison Art Center Partner — Ongoing partnership to support children's education through the arts.
- Garrison Union Free School District Government — Collaborates with the school district administration for grant approvals and requires principal and superintendent sign-off on grant applications.
- Garrison Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates with GCEF on grant applications and project implementation within the school district.
- Garrison Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates with the school district to support educational priorities and programming.
- Garrison Union Free School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of grantmaking activities.
- Kristan Connolly Partner — GCEF Grants Chair responsible for managing the grant application process.
strategies · 5
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-Funded Grantmaking for Educational Innovationmethodology: community-funded grantmakingBy raising funds from the school community and directing them toward innovative educational projects, we produce enhanced student learning experiences because community investment increases ownership, responsiveness, and support for creative, unfunded initiatives.
- Curriculum-Enrichment Grantmaking with Community and Environmental Connectionmethodology: curriculum-enrichmentBy funding projects in the arts, local science, history, and physical education that extend beyond the standard curriculum and connect to the local community and environment, we produce greater student engagement and development because interdisciplinary, place-based learning deepens relevance and retention.
- Holistic-Needs Grantmaking in Children's Educationmethodology: holistic-education-grantmakingBy targeting grants across academic, emotional, physical, and creative domains, we produce more comprehensive student development because addressing the whole child leads to deeper and more equitable learning outcomes.
- Local-Context Grantmaking with Student-Centered Reviewmethodology: local-education-grantmakingBy focusing grantmaking on a specific local school district and evaluating proposals based on student learning impact and reach, we produce more effective and equitable educational outcomes because localized decision-making ensures relevance and maximizes benefit across the largest number of students.
- Results-Based Accountability in Grantmakingmethodology: results-based accountabilityBy requiring post-project reporting and evaluation of funded initiatives, we improve future grantmaking decisions and program effectiveness because systematic learning from outcomes strengthens impact over time.