irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KGRANT 2502 - HARP RENTAL
- #2 $23KGRANT 2503 - COMMUNICATION BOARDS
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist-in-Residence Programs
Brings professional artists into schools for hands-on projects, such as mural creation, playwriting, and cultural workshops, to enrich arts education across grade levels.
Engineering Development
Provides advanced manufacturing tools including a CNC router and laser cutter at Pelham Memorial High School to enhance STEM and engineering education for high school students.
FM Sound Systems for Kindergartens
Installs FM amplification systems in every kindergarten classroom to ensure clear teacher-to-student audio transmission, supporting inclusive learning for all students.
Science of Reading Program
Funds evidence-based phonics and literacy instruction for kindergarten students using the Fundations curriculum, Guided Phonics, and Hand2Mind materials to improve reading outcomes.
Technology Integration Grants
Supports 21st-century learning through funding for Chromebooks, SMART Boards, iPads, e-readers, Naviance college planning tools, and classroom polling systems across all grade levels.
Visualizing and Verbalizing Implementation
Implements an evidence-based comprehension program in elementary resource rooms to strengthen reading and cognitive visualization skills for struggling learners.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 6 activities
- Funding character education and student wellness initiativesProvides grants to support student health, school climate, and character development, including the Safer Choices program, anti-bullying initiatives in partnership with Cultures of Dignity, and the Middle School of Character program.
- Funding professional development and educational leadershipSupports instructional staff development through funding for keynote addresses by nationally recognized educators, such as National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson, to enhance teaching practices across the district.
- Funding science and maker space developmentFinances the creation of maker spaces in all six schools and supports science education through the development of a Science Research Lab and funding for math and science software aligned with NYSSLS standards for grades 6–9.
- Funding specialized instructional tools and supportsFinances the purchase and implementation of specialized educational tools such as communication boards and web-based teaching platforms to support diverse student learning needs across the district.
- Funding technology and classroom equipment for district-wide useFunds the acquisition of classroom technology and instructional tools, including Chromebooks, SMART Boards, document cameras, laptops, and FM sound systems for kindergarten classrooms, to enhance teaching and learning across the Pelham School District.
- Grantmaking to support educational programs in the Pelham School DistrictHas awarded over $3 million in grants since 1995 to support a wide range of educational initiatives within the Pelham School District, including technology integration, literacy development, arts programming, and student health and wellness. Grants are awarded through mini and micro grant programs, with funding directed toward projects outside the district’s annual budget.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding arts and cultural enrichment programsFinances arts integration and cultural enrichment initiatives, including Suzuki guitar instruction for all elementary students in grades 3–5, artist residencies such as a student-collaborated mural project, and author visits by figures like John Parra and other literary presenters.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding literacy and reading programsSupports evidence-based literacy instruction through grants for specialized reading books, the PAF reading program, the Visualizing and Verbalizing program, and a comprehensive science of reading toolkit implemented in elementary schools across the district.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$183K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$200K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$356K
Cash$354K
Investments$0
Liabilities$625
Net assets$355K
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- Adam Roman — BOARD MEMBER
- Aislinn O'Callahan — BOARD MEMBER
- Amy Eappen — BOARD MEMBER
- Amy Moore — BOARD MEMBER
- Amy Sparano — BOARD MEMBER
- Anthea Kelsick — BOARD MEMBER
- Beth Blanc — BOARD MEMBER
- Carly Glick — BOARD MEMBER
- Christina Sakran — BOARD MEMBER
- Colleen Maiberger — BOARD MEMBER
- Heena Jain — VICE PRESIDENT
- Jean Kwartler — TREASURER
- Jessyka Calzolaio — BOARD MEMBER
- Kristy Rebele — BOARD MEMBER
- Lisa Horten — SECRETARY
- Mark Cho — BOARD MEMBER
- Mark Himmelsbach — BOARD MEMBER
- Melissa Eustace — BOARD MEMBER
- Melissa Gable — BOARD MEMBER
- Michael Fanuele — BOARD MEMBER
- Michele Egan — BOARD MEMBER
- Pilar Bartlett — BOARD MEMBER
- Sara Mallach — BOARD MEMBER
- Sarah Jabbar — BOARD MEMBER
- Sarah McKee — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Government — Reviews all grant applications before PEF board consideration.
- Board of Education Government — Must accept all grants after approval by the Pelham Education Foundation.
- Cultures of Dignity Partner — Partnered with the Foundation to deliver anti-bullying and school climate programming at Pelham Middle School.
- John Parra Partner — Award-winning author-illustrator who conducted visits at all four elementary schools to support cultural competence and authentic learning experiences.
- Pelham school district Partner — Collaborates with the Pelham school district to fund and implement educational programs and classroom technology upgrades.
- Rashmi Talpade Partner — Commissioned artist who collaborated with 8th grade students on a permanent mural at Pelham Middle School.
- Rebecka Peterson Partner — National Teacher of the Year who delivered a keynote address to district instructional staff on inclusion and cultural competence.
- Roswell Wiseman Partner — Engaged as expert facilitator in anti-bullying and school climate initiatives based on student survey data.
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.
- Evidence-Based Literacy Instructionmethodology: science_of_readingBy funding literacy programs grounded in the science of reading, the foundation improves early reading outcomes because structured, phonics-based instruction is proven to build foundational literacy skills more effectively than alternative methods.
- Faculty-Driven Innovation Grantsmethodology: faculty-innovation-grantingBy funding creative, faculty-proposed projects, the foundation enriches the standard curriculum and expands student learning opportunities because educators are best positioned to identify and develop innovative teaching approaches that directly address student needs.
- Targeted Support for 21st-Century Skill Developmentmethodology: 21st-century_skills_developmentBy prioritizing funding for project-based learning integrated with technology and multimedia, the foundation enhances student life skills and global readiness because active, interdisciplinary learning fosters deeper engagement and real-world competencies.