named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Empowering Educators
Supports faculty and staff with tools, training, and professional development to enhance the academic experience
Ensuring Equitable Opportunities
Provides financial support to students in need for supplies, meals, clothing, glasses, and field trips to ensure equal access to education
Expanding Athletics in Pittsford
Increases participation in modified-level sports programs, particularly girls’ flag football, to develop athletic pipelines and soft skills
Facility Improvements
Funds technological and capital improvements in schools, such as upgrading classrooms and athletic facilities
Honor An Educator
Enables community members to recognize outstanding educators with a donation that supports both the honoree and district initiatives
Supporting Student Mental Health
Provides counseling access, staff training, data tools, suicide prevention support, and technology to address student mental health needs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
- Enhancing classroom and school facilities through capital and technological improvementsImplements capital projects and technological upgrades in classrooms and school facilities to support student readiness and enrich the learning environment in the Pittsford Central School District.
- Funding educational initiatives and programs in Pittsford Central School DistrictProvides financial resources and awards grants to support and enhance educational programs, strategic initiatives, innovative projects, and emerging opportunities within the Pittsford Central School District, with a focus on equity, faculty support, and facility improvements.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Expanding student athletic participation through new team developmentEnables 80–100 additional students to participate in modified-level athletics by funding and supporting the creation of new sports teams.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Providing direct student support for basic and educational needsOffers financial assistance to students for supplies, meals, clothing, glasses, field trips, and other essential needs to ensure equitable access to education within the Pittsford school district.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Providing licensed mental health counseling during breaks and summerOffers licensed mental health counseling services to students during school breaks and summer months through a partnership with Pittsford Youth Services.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Supporting faculty and staff with professional development and resourcesProvides tools, training, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance the academic experience and support best practices in areas such as student mental health.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Supporting student-led STEM projects and hands-on learningFunds and facilitates hands-on STEM learning opportunities, including student-led projects such as designing, engineering, and launching high-altitude balloons for scientific data and HD video collection, engaging multiple high school classes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4261%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$156K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -73.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 9
- AMY THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW GLEASMAN — BOARD CHAIR
- BARBARA SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- JAMES SPITZ JR — DIRECTOR
- JEFF CIMMERER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PERO — DIRECTOR
- RAY BROWN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD WIEN — DIRECTOR
- SEAN PHELAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ACT for Education Partner — Amy Thomas collaborates with ACT for Education in her role as Executive Director of MCSBA
- Acres of Diamonds Partner — Ray Brown is a partner with Acres of Diamonds, a business coaching organization.
- Council of Local School Boards Associations Partner — Amy Thomas collaborates with COLSBA in her role as Executive Director of MCSBA
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Amy Thomas collaborates with Golisano Children’s Hospital in her role as Executive Director of MCSBA
- JCC of Rochester Partner — Served on the Board of Directors, contributing to community programming and governance.
- Levine Center to End Hate Partner — Member of the Steering Committee, supporting efforts to combat hate and promote inclusion.
- Monroe County School Attorneys Group Partner — Amy Thomas collaborates with the Monroe County School Attorneys Group in her role as Executive Director of MCSBA
- Monroe County School Boards Association Partner — Amy Thomas serves as Executive Director of MCSBA, partnering with public school districts across the Rochester region
- New York State School Boards Association Partner — Amy Thomas collaborates with NYSSBA in her role as Executive Director of MCSBA
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Amy Thomas served nine years on the Pittsford Central School District Board of Education (2013–2022)
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Collaborates with PCSD to honor current staff members and support educational initiatives within the district.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Collaborates with district leadership to identify educational priorities and fund initiatives
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Partners with the Foundation to identify educational priorities and direct funding.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Primary educational partner for program implementation and resource allocation.
- Pittsford Central School District Chief Information Officer Government — Serves as an ex-officio member of the Foundation board.
- Pittsford Central School District Superintendent Government — Serves as an ex-officio member of the Foundation board.
- Pittsford Youth Services Partner — Collaborates to provide licensed mental health counseling support during breaks and summer.
- Roberts Wesleyan College Partner — Collaborates with the School of Education to deliver teacher education programs.
- Stock Donator Partner — Processes stock donations on behalf of the Pittsford Education Foundation.
- University of Rochester Partner — Amy Thomas provides leadership and board governance presentations at the University of Rochester
strategies · 3
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.
- Empower Educators to Improve Student Outcomesmethodology: educator_empowermentBy providing educators with tools, professional development, and programmatic support, we improve student learning outcomes, because empowered teachers are better equipped to innovate, respond to student needs, and implement effective, dynamic instruction.
- Strategic District Partnership for Equitable Prioritiesmethodology: strategic_district_partnershipBy aligning private funding with district-led educational priorities—particularly in equity, educator support, and facility modernization—we produce more impactful and sustainable improvements in student learning, because initiatives grounded in systemic needs and co-developed with district leadership are more likely to be adopted and scaled effectively.
- Sustainable Supplemental Funding Modelmethodology: sustainable-fundingBy establishing endowment-based and tax-efficient private funding streams, we produce long-term support for educational innovation beyond public funding capacity, because sustainable financing enables consistent investment in high-impact programs that would otherwise be vulnerable to budget cycles.