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NYC ISCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION INC
New York, NY · EIN 462510452 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B94 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · nycischool-pa.org
revenue
$30K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$181K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The purpose of this organization is to be the communication bridge between the NYC iSchool and its families by providing 1) monthly forums for open communication and education; 2) encouraging, participating, and supporting the students, parents, faculty and administrators to work together to build community and promote emotional and physical well-being and cultural enrichment; 3) matching parent volunteers with school needs to provide support to the school and the students; 4) raising funds to support the school and the community; 5) doing all other acts that not-for-profit corporations are entitled to do.

profile · synthesized from sources

The NYC iSchool Parents Association Inc. supports the NYC iSchool, a public high school in Manhattan, by fostering communication between families and the school. It organizes parent engagement through monthly forums, fundraising, and volunteer coordination. The association helps fund educational resources, technology, extracurricular activities, and community-building events to enhance student learning and well-being.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Fundraising Events
Organizes donor campaigns and social events like house parties to raise funds and build parent community
PA General Meetings
Monthly meetings featuring school updates, guest speakers, and Q&A sessions to engage parents and support school communication
Speaker Series
Hosts experts on topics such as college admissions, student mental health, and academic support for parent education
Spiritwear Sales
Sells school-branded apparel to generate funds and promote school spirit
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • School and School-Community Events 2 activities
    • Matches parent volunteers with school needs
      Coordinates volunteer opportunities for parents by identifying school needs and matching them with interested parent volunteers, communicated through regular PA outreach and email newsletters.
    • Organizes parent engagement and community-building events
      Plans and runs a variety of community-building activities including grade-based advisory events at the start of the school year, house parties hosted by parents across the city, and special events like the annual student-led iSchool Wrapped assembly to reunite the community after remote learning periods.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 2 activities
    • Raises funds to support school programs and resources
      Conducts fundraising activities including donations, spiritwear sales, and events to financially support holistic, student-centered education at the NYC iSchool. Funds are used for academic modules, after-school clubs, technology, instructional materials, and staff appreciation.
    • Supports student academic and extracurricular programs
      Funds and provides resources for academic modules, after-school clubs, sports teams, classroom materials based on teacher requests, and college readiness initiatives for juniors and seniors, enhancing student learning and engagement beyond the standard curriculum.
  • Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts monthly forums and meetings for parent-school communication
      Facilitates open communication between the NYC iSchool and families through monthly general meetings held via Zoom, producing and distributing minutes in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and transparency. These forums serve as a platform for information sharing and community engagement.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Provides informational resources and communication to families
      Shares timely and relevant information with families through regular email newsletters, a guide for contacting school personnel, and access to Jupiter Grades for tracking academic progress, ensuring families are informed and supported throughout the high school experience.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Provides technology and software for student services
      Purchases and maintains hardware such as computers and iPads, and software including Jupiter Grades and Naviance Program, to support academic management, student services, and digital access for learning.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Runs speaker series on student and family support topics
      Organizes a Speaker Series during monthly meetings featuring experts on college admissions, academic support, and student social-emotional health to inform and support families in navigating high school and post-secondary planning.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
    • Supports teacher and staff development and appreciation
      Offers professional development opportunities for teachers and organizes staff appreciation events to support school personnel and strengthen the educational environment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$12K39%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$60K
balance sheet
Total assets$181K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$181K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -36.2%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Jupiter Grades Partner — Technology platform used for managing and sharing student grades and assignments with parents and students.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Participates in the Department's Diversity in Admissions program and operates as a public school within the system.
  • NYC iSchool Partner — Collaborates closely with the NYC iSchool, supporting its educational mission and reflecting its vision and values.
  • NYC iSchool Partner — Collaborates with the NYC iSchool to support families through communications, events, and volunteer coordination.
  • NYC iSchool Partner — Collaborates with the NYC iSchool to support student services and family communication.
  • NYC iSchool Partner — Collaborates with the school administration, including regular updates from the Principal and SLT representatives during PA meetings.
  • NYC iSchool Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students and families through parent-led initiatives.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — SLT operates in compliance with DOE requirements, including parent representation and educational planning responsibilities.
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 Student-Centered Education
    methodology: community_funding_for_student-centered_education
    By relying on community-funded donations to support holistic, student-centered programming, the organization ensures educational innovation and responsiveness because local financial investment strengthens stakeholder commitment and program sustainability.
  • Family Empowerment Through Education and Resources
    methodology: family_empowerment
    By providing expert-led parent education and accessible support resources, the organization empowers families to actively support their students’ academic journeys because informed and engaged caregivers enhance student persistence and success.
  • Inclusive Governance for Democratic Participation
    methodology: inclusive_governance
    By operating as an inclusive decision-making body that welcomes all parents and expands representation beyond minimum requirements, the organization fosters equitable participation and legitimacy in school governance because broader inclusion strengthens trust and community buy-in.
  • Parent Engagement as Capacity Building
    methodology: parent-engagement
    By engaging parents as contributors of time, skills, and expertise, the organization strengthens school programs and community development because active parental involvement increases collective capacity and shared ownership of educational outcomes.
  • Progressive Pedagogy to Address Inequality
    methodology: progressive_pedagogy
    By advancing mastery-driven, self-directed learning and creative curriculum within a small school environment, the organization promotes equity and student development because progressive, student-centered methods better engage diverse learners and reduce systemic barriers.