irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KARNELL FOUNDATION SA AWARD
- #2 $7KMUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURE
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chess Instruction
Free after-school chess classes for third and fourth graders taught by instructors from the National Scholastic Chess Foundation to develop critical thinking and social skills.
Grants to Schools
Provides funding for innovative educational projects proposed by administrators, teachers, parents, and students across the City School District of New Rochelle.
Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC)
Offers an on-site museum experience at New Rochelle High School, featuring student and professional exhibits, interdisciplinary programming, and community engagement.
Poetry Out Loud
Annual celebration where students in grades 3–6 perform original poems; a bound volume of poems is published each year by the Jeremy Scheinfeld Publishing Center.
SAT/ACT Prep Classes
Low-cost test preparation courses for NRHS juniors offered in partnership with Applerouth, with financial assistance available for qualifying students.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funds educational enrichment and innovation in public schoolsAwards grants to support instructional needs, enrichment programs, and innovative educational projects in the City School District of New Rochelle; awarded over $163,000 to support more than 130 projects in recent years.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Foundation Awards GalaHosts an annual gala that honors distinguished alumni, leaders, and educators, celebrates schools and community members, and awards cash prizes to four outstanding New Rochelle High School seniors for excellence and leadership.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Poetry Out Loud program and publishes student poetryHosts an annual event where students in grades 3–6 publicly read their original poems, features 2,240 student poems performed since inception, and publishes a bound volume of participating students' original poetry each year.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts benefit concerts and cultural events at major venuesOrganizes benefit concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center featuring hundreds of New Rochelle High School performers and hosts Literary Festivals celebrating authors for public school students.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operates the Museum of Arts and Culture at New Rochelle High SchoolOperates a free public museum offering student-curated gallery exhibitions and cultural programs, including interdisciplinary exhibits and co-sponsored events such as Still / Life, and hosts public ArtsFest receptions featuring student art and spoken word performances.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Organizes Science Speakers Bureau for high school studentsBrings scholars and researchers to New Rochelle High School through the Science Speakers Bureau to support science education and engagement.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual Civics Fair for public school studentsOrganizes the annual Civics Fair each spring featuring student projects on citizenship and governance, aligned with the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer opportunities for community membersOrganizes volunteer opportunities for individuals to assist at fundraising events or serve on committees in support of educational programming.
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Youth & Community Chess Education 1 activity
- Provides chess instruction to elementary studentsOffers after-school chess programs for third- and fourth-grade students in the New Rochelle public school district, providing one hour of instruction per week for 10 weeks during the 2025–26 school year, with planned expansion to fifth grade in Fall 2026.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provides subsidized SAT and ACT preparation coursesOffers low-cost SAT and ACT preparation courses for New Rochelle High School juniors, priced at $250 or $30 for students with financial need, consisting of six weeks of instruction and two practice tests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$206K
Contributions & grants$194K94%
Program service revenue$5K2%
Investment income$7K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$162K
Program expenses36%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising31%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$601K
Cash$225K
Investments$376K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$599K
Liquid reserves44.4 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -60.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ARTILES DAGOBERTO — BOARD MEMBER
- BAVOSA MARGARET — BOARD MEMBER
- FLEISCHMAN ILIANA — BOARD MEMBER
- IANNUZZI WILLIAM — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY LINDA — BOARD MEMBER
- RAYMOND JONATHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RELKIN RICHARD — BOARD MEMBER
- SEBASTIAN-SMITH LATHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- TARANTINO HON ALBERT — BOARD MEMBER
- WALLACE NADINE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Applerouth Partner — Partner organization providing SAT/ACT test prep instruction in collaboration with the Fund.
- City School District of New Rochelle Government — Primary recipient of grants for educational projects within the district.
- City School District of New Rochelle Partner — Partners with the Fund to develop, fund, and implement educational programming.
- City of New Rochelle Partner — Co-hosts the Civics Fair with the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence.
- City of New Rochelle Partner — The Mayor of New Rochelle emcees the annual Poetry Out Loud event.
- NRHS Social Studies department Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Civics Fair and supporting student participation.
- National Scholastic Chess Foundation Partner — Collaborates to provide expert chess instruction to elementary students in the New Rochelle school district.
- National Scholastic Chess Foundation Partner — Provides expert instructors to teach chess strategies and support cognitive and social development in students.
- New Rochelle Council on the Arts Partner — Co-sponsors the Still / Life exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery and the Museum of Arts & Culture.
- New Rochelle High School Partner — Collaborates with New Rochelle High School to identify and award outstanding senior students with cash prizes for excellence and leadership.
- New Rochelle High School Partner — Hosted the Pancake Breakfast event at its House 4 Cafeteria.
- Surf Club on the Sound Partner — Venue host for the annual Foundation Awards Gala.
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.
- Chess as a Tool for Cognitive and Social Developmentmethodology: chess_for_developmentBy using chess instruction in structured learning environments, we develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills because strategic play fosters transferable academic and behavioral competencies in math and language.
- Grantmaking to Enable Educational Innovationmethodology: innovation_grantmakingBy funding programs that fall outside the standard district budget, we enable educational enrichment and innovation that would not otherwise occur, thereby advancing equity and excellence in public education because targeted investments stimulate new solutions and broaden access to high-quality learning experiences.
- Integrated Cultural Programming for Student Learningmethodology: integrated_school_museumBy embedding a professional museum within a high school, we provide students with authentic, hands-on experience in curation and gallery operations because access to real-world cultural institutions deepens engagement and strengthens educational outcomes through experiential learning.
- Targeted Academic Support to Expand Opportunitymethodology: academic_access_and_youth_voiceBy offering affordable SAT/ACT preparation and poetry performance programs, we reduce barriers to college access and build student confidence because structured, accessible enrichment strengthens both academic readiness and youth voice.