named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool Programming
Provides enrichment activities and support for students attending Special Music School
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 2 activities
- Facilitates parent and family engagement and volunteer coordinationCoordinates parent and family involvement in school activities through class/advisory representatives and standing committees; facilitates volunteering, community relations, and communication among parents, teachers, staff, and Kaufman Music Center personnel.
- Organizes school and community eventsPlans and hosts engaging events, monthly meetings, community-building activities, graduation events, and after-school programming; also supports event planning for admissions assessments, juries, and merchandise design and sales to foster parent and family involvement.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Afterschool programs and support servicesProvides afterschool programs, fundraising, and additional support services to students at Special Music School.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Develops and advocates for educational policy improvementsDevelops an annual Comprehensive Educational Plan aimed at improving school policies, procedures, and educational practices that impact students' learning environment.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds Special Music School music curriculumProvides funding for the Special Music School music curriculum at a cost of approximately $12,500 per student per year.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides information and resources for student programsOffers access to information and resources for after-school programs, K-8 clubs (including Chess, Drama, Spikeball, and Math Club), summer music camps, festivals, instrument rental and repair services, and high school clubs.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Supplements school budget through annual fundraisingRaises and provides approximately $130,000 annually to supplement the school's Department of Education budget, funding a range of educational and community initiatives including professional development, AP course training, technology upgrades, classroom supplies, capital improvements, field trips, graduation events, National Dance Institute (K-5), teacher discretionary funds, and community-building events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$610%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash—
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Net assets$162K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +20.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- See Schedule O — Director
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Kaufman Music Center Government — Funds the entire music curriculum for Special Music School students.
- Kaufman Music Center Government — Provides support for music education at Special Music School; PTA uses its address and facilities for operations and donations.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Coordinates with SMS PTA Executive Board on school-related activities and governance.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Private sponsor of Special Music School's music education programming, including private lessons, ensembles, and performances.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Sponsors the music education component of the school's curriculum.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Public partner in the public-private partnership supporting Special Music School's academic programming.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Public partner in the school's academic programming and funding structure.
- Special Music School Partner — Provides support to the school and its faculty as part of the PTA's mission.
- UFT Partner — Collaborates with UFT representatives who serve as teacher reps on the School Leadership Team.
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.
- Family Engagement to Strengthen School-Community Connectionsmethodology: family_engagement_modelBy actively engaging parents, guardians, and extended family in school life, the PTA strengthens student support and program development, because sustained family involvement improves both educational outcomes and institutional resilience.
- Full-Cost Funding Model for Universal Access to Music Educationmethodology: full_cost_fundingBy raising funds to cover the full cost of the music curriculum for every student, the PTA ensures universal access to comprehensive music education, because equitable access requires eliminating funding gaps that would otherwise exclude some students.
- Parent Leadership Development to Deepen Governance Involvementmethodology: parent_leadership_developmentBy developing parent leadership and providing training, the PTA increases meaningful family participation in school governance, because empowered parents contribute more effectively to decision-making and long-term institutional health.
- Public-Private Partnership for Comprehensive Educationmethodology: public_private_partnershipBy combining resources and responsibilities with public (NYC DOE) and private (Kaufman Music Center) partners, the PTA ensures students receive both academic and specialized music education, because neither sector alone fully funds the complete program.
- Sliding-Scale Fundraising to Promote Equitable Participationmethodology: sliding_scale_participationBy using a sliding-scale donation model, the PTA increases family participation in fundraising while respecting varying financial capacities, because inclusive financial models strengthen community cohesion and reduce barriers to engagement.