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FRIENDS OF MOTT HALL II INC
New York, NY · EIN 510416960 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B11 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · motthall2.org
revenue
$37K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$36K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Parent Teacher Association for Mott Hall 2 Middle School

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF MOTT HALL II INC is a parent-teacher association supporting Mott Hall II Middle School, a public middle school in Manhattan, New York. The organization promotes academic excellence, global engagement, and character development through an International Baccalaureate framework. It serves students in grades 6–12 with a focus on rigorous academics, civic responsibility, and international learning opportunities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

International Learning Journey
Global engagement initiative that prepares students for international travel and cultural exchange as part of their academic experience
Summer School Program
Academic instruction and enrichment program for middle and high school students, including credit recovery and Regents preparation
Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest
Student participation in the NYC DEP annual contest promoting awareness of water systems and environmental stewardship
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
    • Operates as the Parent Teacher Association for Mott Hall 2 Middle School
      Functions as the official Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for Mott Hall 2 Middle School, supporting school-family collaboration and engagement in student development.
    • Provides parent resources and engagement opportunities
      Offers access to parent resources and conducts parent-teacher conferences twice per academic year to support student development and strengthen family-school partnerships.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Hosts open house and prospective family engagement events
      Holds open house events during the winter and additional sessions to introduce families to the school and its IB-inspired program, including guided building tours and Q&A sessions with the principal, as well as personalized tours led by student Scholar Ambassadors.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Implements standardized academic policies and reporting
      Applies a standardized grading structure across all courses based on formative and summative assessments and participation, issues report cards at the end of each marking period with interim progress reports, and requires scholars to submit missing work within 5 business days of being posted on JupiterEd.
  • Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
    • Manages open admissions process via lottery
      Uses an open admissions policy without academic screening and implements a random selection (lottery) process to offer enrollment when applications exceed available seats, applying priority groups as applicable.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Offers International Baccalaureate programs
      Provides the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme to develop internationally-minded students as part of its academic offerings.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operates a middle school with a child-centered educational model
      Runs Mott Hall 2 Middle School with a child-centered approach focused on academic, social, and emotional development, providing a warm, supportive, family-like environment that emphasizes problem-solving, personal responsibility, and lifelong learning to prepare future leaders.
  • Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
    • Produces student-run school newspaper
      Supports a student-run newspaper, Inside the Halls, which covers current events such as media coverage of elections, fostering student journalism and civic awareness.
  • Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
    • Provides daily breakfast service to students
      Serves breakfast to students in the cafeteria every day from 7:30 to 8:10 AM as part of the school’s daily operations.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Runs summer academic and enrichment programs for middle and high school students
      Operates a summer school program from July 1 to August 7, 2026, and a separate summer academic program from July 9 to August 14, 2026, both on Mondays through Thursdays, offering credit recovery, Regents exam preparation, academic instruction, recreation, and arts enrichment in two-hour course blocks.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Supports student participation and achievement in academic competitions
      Provides support for students participating in academic competitions, including the District 3 Spelling Bee, where students have placed 11th and won both the Mott Hall II and District 3 levels, and the NYC DEP 40th Annual Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest, where a 6th-grade student was recognized as a Water Champion and had a poem selected as a winning entry.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosts international educator delegations for professional exchange
      Hosted a delegation of 25 educators from Shenzhen, China to share instructional practices and student support strategies, promoting cross-cultural educational collaboration.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$9K23%
Program service revenue$28K74%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -49.6%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • ABC News Partner — Featured Mott Hall II in a news segment following the school's participation in a John Lennon birthday commemoration event.
  • ABC News Partner — Featured the school in a news segment commemorating John Lennon's birthday.
  • Blackboard Awards Partner — Honored Principal Lowe as a 2015–2016 Blackboard Award Honoree.
  • CNN Partner — Featured the school and its student newspaper, Inside the Halls, in a news segment.
  • College of Mount Saint Vincent Partner — Coordinated the visit of a delegation of educators from Shenzhen, China to Mott Hall II.
  • DNAinfo Partner — Published features on Mott Hall II as one of NYC's most popular middle schools and on Principal Lowe as Principal of the Week.
  • JupiterEd Partner — Uses JupiterEd to post missing assignments and enable continuous grade monitoring by scholars and families.
  • Kids at Hope Network — Member of the Kids at Hope network, adopting its framework and beliefs about student success.
  • Kids at Hope Network — Member of the Kids at Hope network, implementing its framework for student success.
  • Manhattan Borough President Government — Honored Principal Lowe with a Certificate of Appreciation during a reception for African American educators.
  • Mott Hall II – M.S. 862 Government — Operates as a public middle school within the New York City Department of Education system.
  • Mr. Lowe Partner — Principal of Mott Hall II who leads Q&A sessions during Open House events.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Receives admissions process guidance and updates from the NYC DOE for middle school enrollment.
  • NYC Department of Environmental Protection Government — Partnered with the school in connection with student participation in the NYC DEP 40th Annual Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest.
  • NYC Department of Environmental Protection Partner — Hosted a ceremony honoring a Mott Hall II student as a Water Champion at the New York Botanical Gardens.
  • New York Botanical Gardens Partner — Hosted the Water Champion award ceremony where a Mott Hall II student was honored.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Quoted Principal Lowe in its official diversity plan announcement and included him in media discussions representing the school.
  • PIX11 News Partner — Recognized Mott Hall II as one of the top middle schools in New York City in a news feature.
  • Wanda Matos Partner — Parent Coordinator who provides information and support to families interested in Mott Hall II.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Inquiry-Based Learning for Critical Thinking
    methodology: inquiry_based_learning
    By challenging students to develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking through open-ended exploration, the organization builds intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility because active sense-making deepens learning.
  • Integrated Student Support Model
    methodology: integrated_student_support
    By combining social-emotional and academic support within the learning environment, the organization enables student success because barriers to learning are addressed holistically.
  • Kids at Hope Framework
    methodology: kids_at_hope
    By operating under the belief that all students are capable of success with no exceptions, the organization fosters a culture of high expectations and inclusive support, which drives student engagement and achievement because mindset shapes outcomes.
  • Open Admissions for Educational Equity
    methodology: open_admissions
    By removing academic and performance-based barriers to enrollment, the organization increases access and equity in education because opportunity should not be predicated on prior achievement.
  • Whole-Child Development Approach
    methodology: whole_child_development
    By integrating academic, social, and emotional development, the organization cultivates leadership and lifelong learning because student success depends on holistic growth, not just cognitive skills.