named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Field of Honor
Annual Memorial Day event featuring hundreds of American flags displayed in honor of veterans, first responders, and hometown heroes; includes family activities like a scavenger hunt and serves as a major fundraiser.
HPEF ACTS Awards
Community-nominated awards that recognize outstanding teachers and staff for their dedication to students in the district.
School-Wide Project Grants
Funds district-wide or school-based initiatives that benefit entire student populations, such as the Haviland School garden and the Violet Avenue Book Vending Machine.
Senior Scholarship
Provides financial awards to graduating high school seniors in the Hyde Park Central School District to support post-secondary education.
Teacher Grants
Provides funding to teachers for classroom projects that enhance student learning; grants have supported initiatives such as music programs, special education resources, and grade-level enrichment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational grants for teachers and school-based projectsProvides financial support through grants to teachers and schools within the Hyde Park Central School District to enhance educational opportunities and student well-being. In recent years, awarded grants totaling over $11,000 to individual teachers and school-wide initiatives, including a school garden and a book vending machine.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding senior scholarshipsProvides funding for scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors in the Hyde Park School District, supporting post-secondary educational pursuits.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Organizing and operating the Field of Honor eventPlans, produces, and hosts the annual Field of Honor event, which displays hundreds of full-sized American flags to honor Veterans, First Responders, and Hometown Heroes. The event includes community engagement activities such as scavenger hunts, recognition ceremonies, and donor sponsorships, and has grown since its inception in 2018 to include over 225 flags and local business support.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing teachers and staff through awardsProvides awards to recognize teachers and staff members for outstanding dedication to students in the Hyde Park School District.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Selling commemorative merchandise to support students and teachersProduces and sells commemorative t-shirts featuring artwork by a former district art teacher, with 33% of proceeds benefiting students and teachers in the Hyde Park School District.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$2K32%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2404%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.3%
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Adams Fairacre Farms Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- CS ARCH Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Freedom Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Delarm’s Auto Body Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to recognize donors of the Field of Honor®️ 2026 sponsorship campaign.
- Golden & Golden Builders Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Liberty Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Hudson River Housing Partner — Partner organization that produces HPEF t-shirts through its workforce development program at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory.
- Hudson Valley Associates Industrial Supply Corporation Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Freedom Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Hyde Park Central School District Government — Primary recipient of financial support for schools and programs.
- Hyde Park Central School District Partner — Provides financial support to schools and programs within the district.
- Hyde Park Jewelry Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Hyde Park School District Partner — Receives grant funding from HPEF for school-wide projects and teacher-led initiatives.
- Marshall & Sterling Insurance Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Freedom Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Mike Arteaga’s Health & Fitness Centers Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Oak Tree Financial Group Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Freedom Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Royal Carting Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Ruge’s Automotive, Inc. Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Sweet’s Funeral Home Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Liberty Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- The Chocolate Mousse Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- The Palumbo Group Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Hero Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- TriState Facade Services Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Freedom Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
- Williams Lumber Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Citizen Level Business Sponsor of the Field of Honor event.
strategies · 3
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 Workforce Developmentmethodology: community_partnershipBy partnering with local nonprofits to produce merchandise, the foundation supports workforce development for individuals transitioning from homelessness, because community partnerships create real-world employment opportunities and integrate social services with economic reintegration.
- Grantmaking for Educational Enhancementmethodology: grantmaking for educational enhancementBy funding schools and district-wide programs, the foundation improves student educational opportunities and well-being, because direct financial support enables schools to implement impactful projects and expand resources for students.
- School-Led Project Accountability Modelmethodology: school-led project grant modelBy requiring schools to design, implement, and report on grant-funded projects, the foundation ensures broad student impact and promotes ownership, because involving schools in the full project cycle strengthens accountability and relevance to local needs.