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FRANCIS L STEVENS ELEMENTARY PTA
BALLSTON LAKE, NY · EIN 223003922 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · stevenspta.membershiptoolkit.com
revenue
$79K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$61K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, PLACES OF WORSHIP, AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF HOME LIFE. TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS THAT FURTHER THE EDUCATION, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN UNITED EFFORTS TO SECURE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH; AND TO ADVOCATE FOR FISCAL RESPOSIBILITY REGARDING PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Parent-Teacher Association supporting Francis L. Stevens Elementary School in Ballston Lake, NY. Organizes enrichment programs, family events, and staff appreciation initiatives. Advocates for student welfare and fosters school-community connections through volunteerism and fundraising.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

1001 Books Before Kindergarten
Encourages early literacy by offering curated book bags for Pre-K through 2nd grade readers to check out; students who complete 1,000 books receive a special recognition from the principal
After School Enrichment Clubs
Spring program offering students weekly sessions in activities like cupcake decorating, yoga, martial arts, LEGOs, and science labs
Arts & Enrichment Assemblies
Brings outside presenters to conduct STEAM workshops and musical performances aligned with classroom curriculum during the school day
Drama Club
5th grade students participate in a full spring production including auditions, rehearsals, and set/costume creation
Holiday Shop
December event where students shop for family gifts in a low-cost marketplace with volunteer support and included gift wrapping
Popcorn Fridays
Monthly tradition from fall through spring where every student receives a bag of popcorn
Reflections Program
National PTA initiative encouraging students to explore annual themes through writing, music, photography, and visual arts; winners advance to regional and state levels
Student Banking
Weekly program in partnership with First New York Federal Credit Union allowing students to open savings accounts and make deposits, promoting financial literacy
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Public School Support Fundraising 2 activities
    • Conducts fundraising campaigns to support PTA programming
      Organizes multiple fundraising initiatives including the Scholastic Book Fair, Penny Wars, Fall Catalog Fundraiser, Box Tops for Education, Mabel’s Labels partnership, Hannaford Helps Schools, SilverGraphics Art Keepsakes, and the Stevens Fun Run to generate revenue for PTA activities.
    • Funds classroom supplies, assemblies, and student resources
      Uses donations and fundraising proceeds to purchase classroom supplies, fund enrichment assemblies with STEAM workshops and musical performances, and support student programs such as the Reflections Program and PARP reading initiative.
  • PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Coordinates volunteer engagement and school support activities
      Organizes volunteer efforts for school events, library support, picture day operations, and special projects in collaboration with teachers and staff, and facilitates family-school connections through structured programs.
    • Produces school communications and maintains community information systems
      Publishes the “Stevens Spotlight” PTA newsletter, maintains a public calendar, meeting minutes, agendas, and an online family directory, and operates a private portal for volunteer sign-ups and contact management to support family-school communication.
  • Parent-Led Education Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for children's education, health, and welfare
      Engages in advocacy efforts on behalf of students and the school community, participates in monthly Building Council meetings to contribute parent perspectives, and promotes policies that support the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children and youth.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Funds and organizes after-school enrichment programs
      Offers after-school enrichment clubs each spring where students explore hobbies such as cupcake decorating, yoga, martial arts, LEGOs, and science labs. Also runs a 5th Grade Drama Club that produces an annual spring drama production involving auditions, rehearsals, set construction, and costume creation.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Operates student banking and financial literacy program
      Runs a weekly student banking program in partnership with First New York Federal Credit Union, enabling students to open savings accounts and make deposits every Thursday morning.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Plans and hosts family and community events
      Organizes recurring family events including Monster Mash, Trunk or Treat, Family Dinner Nights, Movie Nights, Ice Cream Socials, Spring Fling, Science Night, and Dodgeball Tournaments to engage students and families in school life.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
    • Supports teacher and staff appreciation initiatives
      Organizes annual events including a Welcome Back Breakfast in September, a Staff Appreciation Luncheon in May, a Transportation Appreciation Breakfast in June, and a week-long Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week with themed activities and celebrations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$37K47%
Program service revenue$41K52%
Investment income$190%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$61K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • BH-BL High School Partner — Hosts Stevens PTA events, including the annual Dodgeball Tournament, in its facilities.
  • BHBLStevensPTA@gmail.com Partner — Email contact for communication and involvement, listed as point of contact for the PTA.
  • BHBLStevensPTA@gmail.com Partner — Receives contributions and announcements from members of the school community for inclusion in the PTA newsletter.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for real-time updates, event reminders, photos, and volunteer outreach.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the school community.
  • First New York Federal Credit Union Partner — Partners with the PTA to operate the weekly student banking program, providing access to real savings accounts for students.
  • Francis L Stevens Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students, teachers, and families.
  • Hannaford Partner — Participates in the Hannaford Helps Schools program, earning funds through customer purchases of qualifying items.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for real-time updates, event reminders, photos, and volunteer outreach.
  • Jen Coleman Partner — Vice President – Outreach and chair of Membership, Online Family Directory & PTA Website, and Welcome Back Breakfast
  • Mabel’s Labels Partner — Collaborates with Mabel’s Labels to offer personalized product sales, with a portion of proceeds supporting the PTA.
  • Membership Toolkit Partner — Uses Membership Toolkit platform to manage user accounts and family directory access.
  • NYS PTA Network — Receives $5 from each membership fee to provide resources and advocacy support to the Stevens PTA.
  • Nichole Harrell Partner — President and chair of Art to Remember, Arts & Enrichment, Family Movie Nights, Spirit Wear, Talent Show, and Spring Fling
  • Sally Draina Partner — Vice President – Fundraising and chair of Fall Fundraiser, Founders Day, Hannaford Helps, and co-chair of School Pictures
  • Scholastic Partner — Partnered with Scholastic to host the BOGO Book Fair at Stevens Elementary.
  • Scholastic Partner — Partners with Scholastic to host the Book Fair, a school enrichment fundraiser.
  • SilverGraphics Partner — Hosts an art-based fundraiser with SilverGraphics, turning student artwork into merchandise to support PTA programming.
  • Thatyane Pavinato Partner — Chair of 1001 Books, After School Enrichment Clubs, and Reading Committee (PARP)
  • Therese Brigham Partner — Secretary and chair of Family Movie Nights, Reflections, Science Night, and Talent Show
  • TreeRing Partner — Partner organization through which the PTA distributes and sells the annual school yearbook.
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.

  • Advocacy for Public Education Funding
    methodology: fiscal_responsibility_advocacy
    By advocating for fiscal responsibility in public education spending, the PTA promotes sustainable and equitable support for children and youth, because accountable use of tax dollars strengthens public trust and long-term investment in schools.
  • Diversified Fundraising to Support Educational Enrichment
    methodology: diversified_fundraising
    By deploying a diversified portfolio of fundraising initiatives, the PTA generates flexible, unrestricted funding that directly supports classroom enrichment and community-building, because varied revenue streams reduce dependency on single sources and increase programmatic adaptability.
  • Family-School Collaboration for Student Success
    methodology: family_school_collaboration
    By intentionally bridging home and school environments through collaborative programming and communication, the PTA enhances student engagement and educational outcomes, because consistent alignment between caregivers and educators reinforces learning and belonging.
  • Inclusive School Community Building
    methodology: inclusive_engagement
    By designing inclusive membership and decision-making structures, the PTA increases participation and representation in school life, because formal pathways to leadership and voting rights empower families to shape the educational environment.
  • Volunteer-Led Community Engagement
    methodology: volunteer_led_engagement
    By leveraging volunteer-driven leadership and inclusive participation structures, the PTA strengthens school-community ties and sustains engagement, because broad-based volunteerism fosters ownership, trust, and collective responsibility for student success.