irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PROGRAM RUN TO PROVIDE SELECTED THIRD GRADE STUDENTS WITH ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK AND MATH AND ENGLISH SKILLS
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Blues in the Schools
Interdisciplinary program for 8th-grade students that teaches African-American history through The Blues, incorporating art, music, poetry, and social studies, culminating in a workshop with a master artist
DOTv
Television production studio at Schreiber High School where students learn film and television production, digital video, and sound production as part of the curriculum
The Ed. Foundation Grant Program
Annual grant cycle funding innovative educational projects proposed by teachers, administrators, and students across all grade levels and subject areas in the Port Washington school district
The Ed. Foundation Scholarship
Annual $500 scholarship awarded to a college-bound senior at Schreiber High School based on an essay about the foundation's impact on their educational experience
The Slade Performing Arts Center
"Black box theater" space at Schreiber High School used for performances, dance and music classes, vocal instruction, and student productions
WDOT Radio
High school radio station project that provides students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, programming, and media production
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding annual scholarships to graduating seniorsProvides an annual $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Schreiber High School, with recipients announced at a community awards night.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational programs in Port Washington public schoolsHas awarded hundreds of grants totaling over $2.5 million since 2001 to support educational initiatives across all schools, grade levels, and subject areas in the Port Washington public school district.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding specific educational projects in elementary and high schoolsFinances targeted educational projects such as math literacy workshops, oral history studies, interdisciplinary African-American history programs through The Blues for 8th-grade students, a high school radio station, a black box theater, and a TV studio at Schreiber High School.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing academic support to third-grade studentsOperates a direct-service program offering homework, math, and English skills assistance to selected third-grade students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$139K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$184K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$461K
Cash$381K
Investments$80K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$461K
Liquid reserves25.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- MR LARRY FEINBLUM — TREASURER
- MR MAT LANFANT — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- MR NIKOS ANDREADIS — TRUSTEE
- MR ROBERT KLEINMAN — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- MS ALEXIS KOPP-SMITH — VICE PRESIDENT
- MS AMY BASS — PRESIDENT EMERITA
- MS DARDANA GELLER — TRUSTEE
- MS ELIZABETH HOLZMAN — TRUSTEE
- MS JAMIE SPIELMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- MS JAMIEE LOEWY — TRUSTEE
- MS JENNIFER SCHIFFER — TRUSTEE
- MS JILL MANCZYK — TRUSTEE
- MS KAY ULLMAN — TRUSTEE
- MS KIM NAUER — RECORDING SECRETARY
- MS LAURA SWEENEY — TRUSTEE
- MS LAUREN EDWARDS — PRESIDENT
- MS RENEE LAFFER — TRUSTEE
- MS ROBIN MCDERMOTT — VICE PRESIDENT
- MS SAMANTHA CLASTER — TRUSTEE
- MS SARA EDELSON — TRUSTEE
- MS SARA RABER — VICE PRESIDENT
- MS STEPHANIE GREENBERG — TRUSTEE
- MS SUSAN HERSHKOWITZ — PREVIOUS PRESIDENT
- MS TRACY WIDLOCK — TRUSTEE
- MS VALERIE TAYLOR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Dr. Chris Shields Government — Interim Superintendent of the Port Washington School District; collaborates with The Ed. Foundation on grant planning and focus areas.
- Jim Ristano Government — Director of Facilities for the Port Washington School District; reviews grants that impact school facilities.
- Port Washington School District Partner — Collaborates with district administrators and principals to align grants with educational priorities and implement programs across schools.
- Port Washington Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates with the school district to fund and support educational programs and resources across all schools.
- Ryan Meloni Government — Director of Technology for the Port Washington School District; provides input on grants involving technology infrastructure.
- Schreiber High School Partner — Collaborates with Schreiber High School for scholarship administration and recipient announcement.
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.
- Criteria-Based Grant Evaluation 88 orgsmethodology: criteria_based_evaluationBy using a structured evaluation framework that assesses student reach, creativity, and school-wide impact, the foundation ensures that grants produce measurable educational benefits because funding decisions are grounded in consistent, mission-aligned criteria.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking →
- Enhancement-Focused Grantmaking 88 orgsmethodology: enhancement_grantmakingBy funding programs that go beyond basic educational needs, the foundation expands student learning opportunities because it targets innovative and enriching experiences not covered by standard district budgets.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking →
- Strategic Grant Focus Areas 88 orgsmethodology: strategic_grant_focusBy aligning grantmaking with collaboratively defined educational priorities, the foundation increases the relevance and impact of funded programs because they respond directly to current district needs in areas like technology, literacy, and STEM.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking →
- Merit-and-Reflection-Based Scholarship Selection 41 orgsmethodology: merit_reflection_selectionBy combining academic performance with reflective essays on the foundation’s impact, the scholarship selection process produces deeper student engagement and accountability because it values both achievement and personal connection to the foundation's mission.shared approach: Holistic Student Investment →