irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KEnrichment Programs-Providing the students and staff with the programs and materials to expand their creativity and knowledge by providing Instrument rentals & equipment purchase for Band, Art Supplies, Implicit Bias/Equity workshops for teachers and staff.
- #2 $6KStudent Initiatives-By providing support for student activities and initiatives to help them and their families grow as a community
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Support
Supports student learning through professional development for teachers, science materials, classroom supplies, books, and a mastery-based grading platform
Enrichment Programs
Provides students and staff with materials and programs to expand creativity, including instrument rentals, art supplies, and equity workshops for teachers
Student Initiatives
Funds student-led activities and community-building efforts to support student and family growth within the school community
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Public School Support Fundraising 2 activities
- Conducting fundraising to support school programsOrganizes the Family Giving fundraiser to finance student field trips, teacher professional development, and enrichment initiatives that supplement the school’s offerings.
- Funding enrichment programs and educational resourcesFunds enrichment programs such as instrument rentals, art supplies, and band equipment, along with technology upgrades, library books, classroom supplies, science materials, and a mastery-based grading platform to support student learning.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Engaging parents in school planning and governanceHosted 'envisioning meetings' over two years to gather parent input on key aspects of school design, including admissions policies, principal selection, and academic programming.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating student and family engagementSupports community engagement through student activities and initiatives that involve both students and their families in school life.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Managing student enrollment and admissionsConducts in-person registration for new students and administers admissions based on geographic zoning or screened program criteria, including accelerated learning placement using 4th-grade academic performance.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Offering meals to all studentsProvides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students during the school year as part of the NYC public school nutrition program.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Operating school facilitiesOperates in a permanent 177,000-square-foot facility equipped with classrooms, science labs, arts spaces, a library, gymatorium, fitness and dance studios, and an outdoor play yard, including a green roof funded by public dollars.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Providing school supplies to students in needProvides school supplies at no cost to students from families experiencing financial hardship, funded partially through family contributions of $50 per household.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Supporting student academic and personal developmentPromotes student growth in academic, social, and emotional domains by preparing them for success in high school and diverse environments through targeted engagement and collaborative programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Developing and publishing curriculum materialsPublished curriculum slides for Grades 6–8 for the 2022–2023 school year to support instructional consistency and transparency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$32K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K11%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$212K
Cash$212K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$212K
Liquid reserves26.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -6.5%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Community Board 2 Partner — Collaborated with the 75 Morton Community Alliance to plan the new school.
- Community Education Council District 2 Partner — Worked in tandem with the 75 Morton Community Alliance to aid in planning the new school.
- Department of Education Government — Partnered with community groups to inform construction and planning of M.S. 297.
- InsideSchools Partner — Partnered with InsideSchools, an independent guide to New York City public schools, for public information and school profile dissemination.
- MS 297 Parent Teacher Association Inc Partner — Active family partnerships support student learning and school community development.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Coordinates student registration through the NYC DOE Welcome Center for students new to the NYC school system.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Follows DOE guidelines for middle school admissions, including use of lotteries and admissions priorities.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Provides free breakfast and lunch to students at the school through a citywide program.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Receives updates and guidance from the DOE and directs families to official DOE resources.
- School Construction Authority Government — Collaborated with the 75 Morton Community Alliance to inform the construction process of the new school.
- Teaching Staff Partner — Collaborates with teaching staff to communicate curriculum to families.
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.
- Community-Driven School Development and Governancemethodology: community_participation_modelBy involving families and community members in shaping school philosophy, admissions, leadership selection, and facility design, the organization builds institutional legitimacy and alignment with community needs, increasing ownership and sustained engagement because decision-making power is shared.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Academic and Identity Supportmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating academic growth with personal identity development through care, curiosity, and lifelong learning, the organization supports middle schoolers’ holistic development because adolescence is a critical period for both cognitive and socio-emotional maturation.
- Mastery-Based Academic Support with Teacher Developmentmethodology: mastery_based_learningBy aligning academic support with mastery-based grading and investing in teacher development and resources, the organization improves learning outcomes because students progress only when they demonstrate understanding, and educators are equipped to deliver differentiated instruction.
- Student-Centered, Inquiry-Based Learningmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy fostering imagination, curiosity, and project-based inquiry, students are empowered to actively create and evolve their learning, leading to deeper engagement and long-term academic success because it centers student agency in the educational process.