named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Grant Funding for Educational Enhancements
Provides funding for innovative, reusable educational resources such as robotics components, STEM equipment, makerspaces, and inclusive classroom materials across all district schools
Teacher Tribute Program
Honors special teachers or administrators with personalized e-cards; donations support programs across the three Ardsley schools
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
- Funding STEM and technology resources for district schoolsProvides funding for STEM equipment and technology including wind tunnels, iPads, Chromebooks, 3D printers, microscopes, robotics components, and science supplies at Ardsley Middle School, Ardsley High School, and Concord Road School.
- Funding educational programs and facility improvements in the Ardsley Union Free School DistrictReviews and awards grants on a monthly basis to support innovative educational initiatives and improvements to school facilities across the Ardsley Union Free School District.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
- Administering teacher recognition programsOperates a Teacher Tribute program through an online store and provides personalized e-cards to honor teachers and administrators for their contributions to the Ardsley schools.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Funding professional development and AI education for educatorsSupports capacity building across the Ardsley school district by funding professional development opportunities and hosting an artificial intelligence keynote speaker for educators.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing community fundraising events for student programsHosts family-oriented fundraising events, such as a 2017 partnership event with the Westchester Knicks, to raise funds for student recreational programs, food services, scholarships, and other district activities.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supporting school innovations through volunteer initiativesEngages volunteers to support innovations and enhancements at Concord Road School, Ardsley Middle School, and Ardsley High School.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding early childhood and fine motor development resourcesFinances educational materials such as Brain Bins and fine motor skill resources for kindergarten students at Concord Road School.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$2K6%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3891%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$25K
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$73K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +94.1%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Agrawal Foundation Funder — Supports the purchase of Robotic Arms and funds an Artificial Intelligence Keynote Speaker for the school district.
- Ardsley Middle School Partner — Partner school where AEF-funded programs and equipment are implemented.
- Ardsley Union Free School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of funded programs and services for students.
- Carvel Foundation Funder — Provides funding support for the Gardening Wall at Concord Road School and a Humanoid Robot at Ardsley High School.
- PTSA Partner — Collaborates with the AEF to improve schools in the Ardsley Union Free School District.
- PTSA Partner — Collaborates with the PTSA to fund sound system upgrades at Concord Road School and Ardsley High School.
- Panther Booster Club Partner — Partners with the Panther Booster Club to fund a sound system at Ardsley High School.
- Westchester Knicks Partner — Collaborated with the ARDSLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC on a family fundraiser event in November 2017.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Innovation-Granting for Educational Enrichmentmethodology: innovation-grantingBy funding innovative and non-traditional educational programs and facility improvements, the foundation enhances student learning experiences because novel approaches and upgraded environments stimulate engagement and improve educational outcomes.
- STEM Capacity Building through Technology Investmentmethodology: STEM-education-supportBy donating high-tech equipment to support STEM education, the foundation improves student learning because access to advanced tools enables hands-on, experiential learning that builds critical skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Supplemental Funding for Broad Educational Impactmethodology: supplemental-education-fundingBy providing resources for educational and cultural enhancements outside traditional school budgets, the foundation supports comprehensive student development across all grade levels and school buildings because these supplemental programs address unmet needs and expand opportunities for equitable enrichment.
- Sustainable, Pilot-to-Permanent Program Investmentmethodology: sustainable-impact grantmakingBy funding pilot programs and reusable educational resources, the foundation generates lasting impact because these initiatives are designed for long-term adoption by the school district, ensuring continued student benefit beyond initial grant cycles.