irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0As a cooperative school, Woodside involves parents as active participants in their childs education. Families assist in the classroom on a rotating basis, support school events, and contribute to the operation of the school through committee work and board leadership. This model fosters a strong sense of community and shared responsibility among families and staff.
- #2 $0The school hosts enrichment opportunities such as field trips, guest visits, and family events that extend learning beyond the classroom. Woodside also engages in local community outreach, including open houses, donation drives, and partnerships with nearby organizations to promote early childhood education and community involvement.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Busy Bees
Part-time preschool program for 3-year-olds focusing on social skills, play-based learning, and school readiness through themed activities, outdoor play, and parent-cooperative classroom support
Explorers
Creative and exploratory learning program led by the program coordinator, integrating arts, sensory experiences, and child-led discovery
Pre-K
Program for 4-year-olds preparing children for kindergarten with structured learning in literacy, math, fine motor skills, and social development, including optional STEM day and field trips
Tiny Tots
Early childhood program for younger children with parent participation, offering developmentally appropriate activities in a supportive classroom environment
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Delivers STEAM and enrichment programming for preschool and homeschool studentsOffers weekly and ongoing enrichment programs including STEM activities for 3- and 4-year-olds, process art aligned with thematic learning, music and movement through Rainbow Dance, sensory exploration, dramatic play, and hands-on math and science experiences. The STEAM-based enrichment program is also accessible to homeschool families.
- Provides early childhood education through a cooperative program modelOffers developmentally appropriate preschool programs for children ages 2–9, including Tiny Tots (2-year-olds), Busy Bees (3-year-olds), Pre-K, and Explorers (4–9 years), with structured daily activities in literacy, math, science, art, and social development, aligned with NAEYC guidelines and the LiteraSCI framework. Programs include morning and afternoon sessions, full-cycle science exploration, and preparation for kindergarten transitions.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conducts community outreach to promote early childhood educationPerforms local outreach through open houses, donation drives, and collaborations with nearby organizations to support access to and awareness of early childhood education programs.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Engages parents in co-op roles and school governanceInvolves parents as active participants through co-op classroom assistance, monthly work nights, event support, and governance roles, with tiered participation options (twice a month, once a month, or non-co-op). Families are also required to contribute $200 annually through fundraising.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Hosts field trips, guest visits, and family events to extend learningOrganizes field trips and special events involving guest visits and family participation as part of the curriculum to enrich learning experiences and support community engagement.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Supports parent education and program development in early childhood learningProvides parent education on child development and supports ongoing program development as part of its early childhood education mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$14K5%
Program service revenue$239K94%
Investment income$8610%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$182K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$188K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIENNA KORZINSKI | Trustee | 20 | $46K |
board members · 11
- ANNA CHECHELNITSKI — Trustee
- BRIDGET CUMPSTON — Treasurer
- JACKIE HALL — Trustee
- JAMIE DINOLFO — Chairman
- JULIE HEPLER — Trustee
- KARA AGUGLIA — Trustee
- KATIE SCHRACK — Trustee
- KAWAN KOPHANBANI — Trustee
- RACHEL VANHEUSSEN — Secretary
- STEPHANIE HOGAN — Trustee
- SYDNEY TARANTELLI — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Board Chair Partner — Leadership role within the parent board that helps shape school decisions and operations.
- Co-op Scheduler Partner — Parent board member who manages the scheduling of co-op classroom participation.
- Events Coordinator Partner — Parent board member responsible for organizing school events.
- Fundraising Coordinator Partner — Parent board member who organizes and manages annual fundraising activities.
- Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County Partner — Kim Dooher co-founded this nonprofit to support families in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Ed systems, indicating a collaborative relationship with shared goals in early childhood support.
- Teacher Liaison Partner — Parent board member who serves as a communication bridge between teachers and the board.
- Treasurer Partner — Parent board member responsible for financial oversight of the school.
- United Church of Christ Partner — Shares facilities with Woodside Nursery School.
- University of Rochester Partner — Curriculum development partner; the LiteraSCI curriculum used in programming was locally developed at the University of Rochester.
- Work Night Coordinator Partner — Parent board member responsible for organizing monthly facility cleaning events.
- nearby organizations Partner — Partners with nearby organizations to promote early childhood education and community involvement.
strategies · 2
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.
- Child-Centered, Play-Based Learning to Foster Holistic Developmentmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play-based, child-led, and hands-on learning approaches that follow children's interests and natural curiosity, the school supports cognitive, social, and emotional development, because experiential engagement fosters deeper learning and sustained motivation.
- Parent-Cooperative Model for Shared Educational Responsibilitymethodology: cooperative_modelBy integrating parents as active participants in classroom and governance roles, the school strengthens community engagement and shared responsibility for children's learning, because parent involvement deepens investment in educational outcomes and reduces operational costs through collective labor.