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PTO OF THE ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 275176638 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B94 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · taots.org
revenue
$27K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$41K
employees
—
program ratio
29%
mission · from form 990

Students Advancement and Graduation

profile · synthesized from sources

PTO OF THE ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Brooklyn, New York. The school emphasizes enrichment and project-based learning through its Schoolwide Enrichment Model, fostering student inquiry and leadership. It promotes a culture of kindness and academic excellence, having been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Jr. National Honor Society
Program encouraging academic excellence and leadership among elementary students.
Participatory Budgeting
Student-led initiative where students propose and vote on how to allocate a portion of the school’s budget.
Schoolwide Enrichment Model
Students participate in self-selected enrichment clusters focused on inquiry-driven, project-based learning during three cycles each year.
Soapbox
Student expression program promoting voice and civic engagement through public speaking and dialogue.
Student Government
Program that engages students in school leadership and civic participation.
The Big Night
Annual student inquiry showcase event highlighting student-led projects and learning outcomes.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Student-Led Civic Engagement Support 1 activity
    • Facilitates student civic engagement programs
      Runs programs including Student Government, Civics for All, Soapbox, and Participatory Budgeting to promote student involvement in civic leadership and democratic practices.
  • Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Hosts student inquiry showcases
      Organizes events such as "The Big Night" to highlight student learning and project-based work, providing platforms for students to present their inquiry-driven projects.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Operates student-led enrichment clusters
      Conducts three annual cycles of inquiry-driven, student-led enrichment clusters that are based on individual student interests and promote deep, project-based learning.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Supports student advancement and graduation
      Provides programs and services aimed at promoting student academic progress and successful graduation outcomes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$15K56%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses29%
Admin / overhead71%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves30.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +594.0%
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • NYC Public Schools Government — Operates as a public school within the NYC Public Schools system.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Civic Engagement Through Participatory Practices
    methodology: civic_engagement_education
    By involving students in democratic processes and leadership roles within the school, we build agency and school culture because experiential civic participation fosters responsibility, belonging, and active citizenship.
  • Student-Selected Enrichment Clusters
    methodology: schoolwide_enrichment_model
    By allowing students to choose and lead inquiry-based enrichment projects, we increase engagement and personalize learning because autonomy and interest-driven work foster deeper investment and skill development.