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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134033837 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B80 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · tnsny.org

revenue

$133K

expenses

$149K

net assets

$148K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHERS, CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY WHO ATTEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL OF NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

The Neighborhood School is a public elementary school in New York City's East Village serving students from 3K through 5th grade. It follows a progressive, inquiry-based educational model with multi-age classrooms and a strong emphasis on anti-bias, anti-racist, and inclusive practices. The school fosters community through family involvement, arts partnerships, and support services for all learners.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Curriculum

Age-appropriate instruction across subjects that integrates identity, fairness, and justice from 3K through 5th grade

Arts Partnerships

Collaborations with Studio in a School (visual arts), Third Street Music School (music), and NYC Ballet (dance) to deliver professional arts instruction

Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)

Full-inclusion program with special education and general education teachers supporting students with IEPs in general classrooms

Multi-Age Classrooms

11 classrooms with mixed-age groupings from 3K through 5th grade to promote peer mentorship, leadership, and differentiated learning

School Food Pantry

Partnership with Trinity Church to provide free groceries to families in need, no questions asked

activities · 13 groups

What they do

Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Supports classroom and library activities through parent volunteers
  
  Offers classroom support and library assistance through parent volunteers who help with student learning activities, material preparation, book organization, and checkout.
- Supports whole-child development through family collaboration
  
  Collaborates with families to support the development of the whole child, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Collects and compiles photos from school events
  
  Collects and compiles photos from school events submitted by community members to document and share school life.
Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Conducts parent-led outreach and engagement activities
  
  Provides prospective parent tours led by current parents to support family engagement and school enrollment, fostering community involvement.
PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinates communications and website maintenance for school community
  
  Keeps families informed through the PTA Communications Committee and supports maintenance and improvement of the school website through the PTA Website Committee.
Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensures web accessibility for all visitors
  
  Implements web accessibility practices to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, including text alternatives, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and sufficient color contrast.
Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funds educational and enrichment programs for students
  
  Funds teaching assistants, arts programs, and school trips for every student through PTA donations, ensuring equitable access to educational and enrichment activities.
Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Implements interdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum
  
  Implements an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum tailored to children's interests and individual needs to support holistic learning and development.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Meets 100% of financial assistance requests for school events
  
  Meets 100% of financial assistance requests to ensure no child misses school events due to cost, promoting equitable participation.
Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operates multi-age classrooms for students from 3K through 5th grade
  
  Operates 11 multi-age classrooms that combine students of different ages to support collaborative learning, serving over 350 students from 3K through 5th grade in District 1 of New York City.
Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operates school food pantry for families in need
  
  Operates a school food pantry that provides groceries to families in need without documentation or eligibility requirements, launched to support school families.
School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes and runs school community and fundraising events
  
  Organizes and runs school community events such as Welcome Back Breakfast, Fall Fling, talent shows, potlucks, movie nights, book fairs, ice skating trips, and spring fundraising events, including the annual Spring Fling and Spring Auction.
Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provides academic and therapeutic support services to students
  
  Provides integrated co-teaching and pull-out support services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling, and physical therapy for students at Neighborhood School.
Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Provides non-discriminatory admission and inclusive environment
  
  Admits and welcomes students and families without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other protected class.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$133K

Contributions & grants$39K30%

Program service revenue$28K21%

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$149K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$148K

Cash—

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Net assets$148K

6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +49.6%

relationships · 15

Who they work with

EmDash Partner — Provides content management system platform for the website
Facebook Partner — Platform used to share photos from school events and activities.
Instagram Partner — Platform used to share photos from school events and activities.
Konstella Partner — Uses Konstella as the parent communication platform to share volunteer opportunities and connect families.
NYC Ballet Partner — Provides dance education through a partnership with the school.
NYS Department of Education Government — Partner in ensuring compliance with non-discrimination and accessibility policies.
New York City Department of Education Government — Follows NYC DOE policies regarding non-discrimination and operates in compliance with its regulations.
Star Academy (PS 63) Partner — Shares school building at 121 East 3rd Street with The Neighborhood School.
Studio in a School Partner — Partner organization whose funding crisis affected programming at the school.
Studio in a School Partner — Provides visual arts instruction through a partnership with the school.
The Last Resort Cocktail Lounge Partner — Hosted the Annual TNS Spring Fling event.
The Neighborhood School Network — Member organization operating under the mission and values of The Neighborhood School.
The Neighborhood School Partner — PTA supports programs and services at The Neighborhood School.
Third Street Music School Partner — Provides music education through a partnership with the school.
Trinity Church Partner — Partner in maintaining the school food pantry.

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.

Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Full-Inclusion Framework

methodology: anti_bias_education
By integrating anti-bias and anti-racist principles across all academic and social aspects of school life within a full-inclusion model, we promote equity and belonging because identity-affirming, universally accessible education enables all students to thrive.
Community-Supported Educational Enhancement

methodology: community_supported_education
By mobilizing parent involvement and community fundraising, we strengthen school programming and classroom support where public funding is insufficient, because family and community investment directly enhances educational resources and student experience.
Inquiry-Driven, Experiential Learning Model

methodology: inquiry_based_education
By grounding education in student-led inquiry, hands-on projects, and real-world neighborhood contexts, we foster deeper engagement and lasting learning because children learn best when curriculum is connected to their lives and interests.