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THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 112656137 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · fundforpublicschools.org
revenue
$60.1M
expenses
$34.9M
net assets
$75.2M
employees
8
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING NEW YORK CITY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Fund for New York City Public Schools is the nonprofit partner to New York City Public Schools, established in 1982 to secure and manage philanthropic investments. It acts as a bridge between private funders and the public school system, supporting classroom-level and system-wide initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, and student well-being. The organization has activated over $696 million for NYC’s 1.6 million students across nearly 1,600 schools.

named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Education
Support for robust arts programming including music, dance, and robotics in NYC public schools
Big Apple Awards
Recognition and support initiative for outstanding NYC public school educators
Community Schools and Student Support
Whole-child initiatives including health, wellness, food, and housing support for students and families
Edward R. Murrow Chess Team
School-based program supported through managed grants from private donors
Inclusive and Accessible Learning
Initiatives promoting equitable access to education for all students, including those with disabilities
Literacy and Math Programs
Instructional support initiatives enhancing foundational academic skills in NYC classrooms
Neighborhood Grants
Walentas Foundation-funded grants managed by The Fund to support individual NYC public schools
Scholarships for High School Students
Financial aid programs managed by The Fund to support college access for NYC public school students
Student Pathways Initiatives
Programs supporting student academic and career development pathways across NYCPS
Teacher Pipeline
Programs to recruit, develop, and retain qualified educators for NYC public schools
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Sustainability Management 2 activities
    • Grant administration and fiscal management
      Manages grant budgets, funder reporting, funding proposals, and funder relationships for NYC Public Schools initiatives. Also handles office operations, accounts receivable, and grants administration for the organization.
    • HR and finance coordination for NYC Public Schools
      Serves as a key point of contact for HR and finance matters related to NYC Public Schools, including donated services, grant allocations, and personnel issues.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Direct educational and student support programs
      Provides direct support to New York City Public Schools through programs focused on literacy, math, student pathways, inclusive learning, arts education, teacher pipeline development, and resources for school leaders and educators. Also supports community schools with services including food and nutrition assistance, health and wellness support, resources for students in temporary housing, and safe spaces for student identity exploration.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding support for New York City public schools
      Funds and manages philanthropic investments to support education programs across New York City Public Schools at classroom, district, and system-wide levels, having activated over $696 million in funding since 1982. This includes funding innovative projects, enhancing outcome-driven initiatives, and responding to emerging needs in the public school system.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Scholarship management for high school students
      Secures and manages scholarships that provide financial support for high school students pursuing higher education.
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
    • Strategic special projects
      Leads strategic special projects aligned with the organizational goals of The Fund for New York City Public Schools.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60.09M
Contributions & grants$54.78M91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5.31M9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$34.88M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.30M
Grants paid out$33.15M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$87.18M
Cash$18.01M
Investments$41.86M
Liabilities$12.00M
Net assets$75.18M
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN COCKRELL CEO 35 $245K
ALVIN SINCKLER CFO UNTIL 4/18/2025 35 $220K
AURELIA HOGAN CHIEF OF STAFF 35 $157K
board members · 8
  • ANDY KAPLAN — TREASURER
  • AYAH BDEIR — MEMBER
  • CHRIS EMDIN — MEMBER
  • DENNIS WILLIAMS — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • FRED WILSON — MEMBER UNTIL 9/30/2024
  • JONATHAN D HARBER — MEMBER
  • KATHRYN WYLDE — SECRETARY
  • MELISSA AVILES-RAMOS — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • NYC Public Schools Government — Collaborates on HR and finance matters including donated services, grant allocations, and personnel.
  • NYC Public Schools Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support Government — Former employer where Jessica Dickson supported professional development implementation and communications.
  • New York City Public Schools Government — Non-profit partner to New York City Public Schools.
  • New York City Public Schools Government — Primary public school system for which the organization manages gifts, grants, and scholarships.
  • New York City Public Schools Partner — Longstanding partner organization for which The Fund secures and manages philanthropic investments.
  • New York City Public Schools Partner — Non-profit partner to NYCPS, collaborating to support students and innovate within the school system.
  • New York City Public Schools Partner — Partner in building a strong academic foundation for all students through various educational programs.
  • Teach for America Network — Victoria Bredt joined Teach for America after college.
  • The Broad Center Network — Victoria Bredt is a proud alum of The Broad Center.
  • Uncommon Schools Partner — Victoria Bredt was a founding elementary school teacher at Leadership Prep Brownsville, part of the Uncommon Schools charter network.
  • Walentas Foundation Partner — Provides Neighborhood Grants in partnership with The Fund for New York City Public Schools.
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.

  • Deeper Learning Instructional Theory
    methodology: deeper_learning
    By promoting high-quality instruction that cultivates deeper learning—such as critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving—the organization prepares students for long-term success, because these competencies are essential for post-secondary and workforce readiness.
  • Philanthropy-Public Education Intermediary Model
    methodology: philanthropy-public education intermediary
    By serving as a bridge between philanthropic funders and public schools, the organization enables private funding to be effectively aligned with public education needs, because structured intermediation reduces transaction costs, ensures strategic alignment, and strengthens accountability in grant implementation.
  • Whole-Child and Family-Centered Support Theory
    methodology: whole-child_support
    By addressing student needs holistically across learning environments and involving families, the organization improves educational outcomes because student engagement and academic success are enhanced when academic, social, and emotional needs are met in an integrated way.