named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Horticultural Society of New York After-School Program
Provides free after-school lessons on plants and gardening, enhancing schoolyard green spaces
Jazz for Young People: Let Freedom Swing
Classroom curriculum and live performances teaching 3rd and 4th graders about jazz, democracy, the Great Migration, and civil rights through Jazz at Lincoln Center
NDI Dance Program
Uses dance and music to instill a love of the arts, passion for learning, and personal excellence in 2nd through 4th graders
NYU America Reads
NYU undergraduate and graduate students provide academic assistance to students to support reading skills development
Social Dance Program
Cultivates life skills in 5th graders through the joyful practice of social dance
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Advances equity and inclusion in school policies and practicesLeads efforts to address systemic marginalization—including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, ageism, and ableism—through curriculum review, professional development, and inclusive goal setting.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operates an online school store for familiesManages an online store where families can purchase school-related items, supporting school community needs and engagement.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates school enrichment programs in arts, literacy, and horticultureProvides free after-school and in-school enrichment including art, jazz education, dance, music, horticulture, and reading support through partnerships with organizations such as The Horticultural Society of New York and NYU’s America Reads program.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Provides access to educational games and digital learning toolsRecommends and provides access to online educational resources such as BotLogic, Full Moon, Make Beliefs Comix, Scratch!, and "Duck, Think Outside the Flock" for students in grades K–2 to support learning and engagement.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supplements public school programs and services at P.S. 116Supports and enhances public school programs and services at P.S. 116 through funding, coordination, and direct involvement in educational and community-building initiatives.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Supports academic planning and budget alignmentDevelops and oversees the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan and aligns it with the school-based budget to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Supports family and community engagement in educationFosters partnerships with families and the broader community to support student learning through monthly meetings, member participation requirements (minimum 30 hours per year), and inclusive school culture initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$30K39%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$434K
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$434K
Liquid reserves45.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -58.9%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Glenn E. Singleton Partner — Utilizes community agreements developed by Glenn E. Singleton and colleagues to guide equity-focused dialogue at the school.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Provides jazz education program to 3rd and 4th graders through curriculum and live performances.
- NDI Partner — Delivers dance and music programming to 2nd–4th graders to promote arts engagement and academic motivation.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Operates P.S. 116 as a public school within the NYC public school system.
- NYU Partner — Places undergraduate and graduate students in classrooms through its America Reads program to support student reading.
- New York City Public Schools Government — Required to have a School Leadership Team under the governance structure of New York City Public Schools.
- P.S. 116 Network — Part of the P.S. 116 school community focused on learning and equity.
- PS 116 PTA Partner — Operates the school store in partnership with the PTA.
- The Horticultural Society of New York Partner — Provides free after-school horticulture lessons and supports schoolyard garden development.
strategies · 4
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.
- Arts-Integrated Life Skills Development 351 orgsmethodology: arts_integrated_developmentBy using social dance and other arts modalities as experiential methods, the organization develops essential life skills and academic motivation, because embodied, joyful learning fosters personal excellence and engagement more effectively than traditional instruction alone.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Inquiry-Based Learning Model 351 orgsmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy fostering learning through collaboration, discourse, exploration, inquiry, reflection, play, and joy, the organization promotes continual learning, because these methods engage students cognitively and emotionally, leading to deeper understanding and sustained motivation.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Anti-Racist and Equity-Centered Education 28 orgsmethodology: anti_racist_educationBy addressing systemic barriers and implicit biases through ongoing reflection, improvement, and courageous conversations, the organization advances equity, because sustained engagement with anti-racist practices transforms institutional culture and reduces discriminatory outcomes.shared approach: Equity-Centered Systems Change →
- Whole-Child Development Approachmethodology: whole_child_developmentBy recognizing, valuing, and celebrating the whole child, the organization empowers students to advocate for themselves and supports holistic growth, because addressing emotional, social, and academic needs together leads to stronger self-efficacy and engagement.