named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Bilingual Kindergarten Books
Donates bilingual books to every incoming Kindergarten student to support literacy and inclusion.
Dual Enrollment Course Program
Pilot program removing financial barriers for low-income high school students to take college-level courses and earn transferable credit.
Food Pantry
Ongoing support for the Sleepy Hollow High School Food Pantry to reduce food insecurity among students and their families.
Girls on the Run
After-school program for elementary students promoting physical activity, self-esteem, and anti-bullying through running and team-building.
Life Skills Apartment
Off-campus apartment where special education students practice independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and money management.
Music Technology Showcase
Annual event where high school music technology students present original compositions with support from professional songwriters and producers.
Safe School Ambassadors
Anti-bullying program training students to become active bystanders through role-playing, monthly meetings, and peer leadership.
Summer Literacy Program
Annual two-week summer course for K-5 students to prevent learning loss, expanded to include rising 4th and 5th graders.
Tarrytown Music Hall After-School Musical Residencies
Free musical theater program where students act, sing, and dance under professional instruction.
Washington, D.C. Eighth Grade Trip
Three-day educational trip for 8th graders to Washington, D.C., including visits to Smithsonian museums, Arlington Cemetery, and the Lincoln Memorial.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Directly funds and implements K-12 STEAM and computer science initiativesSupports hands-on STEAM and computer science learning through funding for robotics kits (Ozobots, Makey Makey, Anki Cosmo), coding curricula, Simple Machines labs, laser engraving, and virtual reality tools (Merge Cubes) across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Enhances school facilities and learning environmentsImproves educational spaces through funding for stadium-style and sensory-friendly seating, outdoor classrooms, redesigned courtyards, water bottle fountains, and upgrades to auditoriums and sports facilities including scoreboards and broadcasting equipment.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Funds college readiness and dual enrollment programs for high school studentsSupports college readiness through funding for dual enrollment programs that remove financial barriers for low-income students to earn transferable college credit, and organizes college visitation trips to support first-generation college aspirations.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Funds cultural, artistic, and theatrical programming across schoolsSupports in-school drama classes, musical theater residencies, student performances, visiting artists, original musical commissions, and cultural events such as the Asian American Cultural Evening and performances by Folklore Urbano.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funds innovative K-12 education programs through teacher and school grantsProvides grants to teachers and schools within the Tarrytown Union Free School District (TUFSD) to pilot new programs, develop innovative curricula, and support enrichment activities in areas such as STEAM, arts, wellness, early childhood literacy, and special education.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizes and funds educational field trips and experiential learning opportunitiesFinances and coordinates field trips to Washington, D.C., Kingsland Point Park, college campuses, and Boundless Adventures, as well as hands-on science programs on the Hudson River and outdoor education courses in survival skills and orienteering.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides financial and operational support to school food pantries and student wellness programsProvides ongoing funding and emergency support to the Sleepy Hollow High School Food Pantry, which serves nearly 60 families weekly, and funds mindfulness coaching, meditation labs, and wellness initiatives for student athletes and special education students.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Raises and distributes funds to support public school education in Tarrytown and Sleepy HollowHas raised over $10 million since 1994 to support public schools in the Tarrytown Union Free School District through fundraising campaigns such as the Spring Benefit and Buy-A-Seat, with all funds directed to educational programming.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Supports early childhood literacy and family engagement programsAnnually donates bilingual books to all incoming Kindergarten students, funds a two-week summer literacy program for elementary students, and partners with Asociacion de Familias Hispanas de los Tarrytowns to support bilingual family literacy initiatives.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Supports social-emotional learning and mental health initiativesProvides Cool-Down Kits, Chill Zone Kits, guided mindfulness journals, and peer feedback tools (PeerGrade.io) to support emotional regulation, anxiety management, and social-emotional development across grade levels.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Supports special education and neurodiverse student programsFunds sensory-friendly seating, noise-canceling headphones, hands-on agricultural learning through Project YOU/Stone Barns, gardening programs, and life skills training including a television for an off-campus apartment for daily living practice.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Supports student access to arts, culture, and digital learningProvides grants and direct funding to increase student access to arts and culture programming, including performances, residencies, and cultural events, while also supporting digital learning initiatives and technology access for all students.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides funding and resources for music, science, and language learningSupplies Orff instruments, FLUXX games, wireless translator systems, and bilingual literature such as "Dominicana" to support music education, interactive science learning, language development for ENL students, and culturally relevant reading materials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$181K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$17K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$223K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$138K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$552K
Cash$537K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$528K
Liquid reserves28.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE NOVY SCHNEIDER | Executive Dir. | 40 | $49K |
board members · 16
- ANDREA LATTANZIO — President
- ANDREA WILLIAMSON — Director
- ANDREW MONACHELLI — Treasurer
- CRYSTAL BAVE — Director
- DAVID JANES — Director
- EDELSON ANDREW — Director
- ELISSA SMITH — Director
- GISELLE RODRIGUEZ-MONTOLIO — Director
- JASON CHOI — Director
- JENNIFER LOBATO-CHURCH — Director
- KATHRYN PLUNKETT — Secretary
- KERI MACKIEWICZ — Director
- LAUREN LICHTMAN-RUBIN — Director
- MONIQUE LEVEILLE — Director
- NICOLE DONIGER — Director
- NINA PAJAK — Vice President
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Asian American Cultural Club at the high school Partner — Collaborated to support the first Asian American Cultural Evening.
- Asociacion de Familias Hispanas de los Tarrytowns Partner — Collaborates on a family literacy program for underserved youth and parents.
- Bernardo Rodriquez Partner — Artist in Residence and SHHS alumnus who collaborated with students on the auditorium mural.
- Board of Education Government — Liaison relationship with Board of Education representative Alex Fletcher
- Folklore Urbano Partner — Partnered to deliver after-school music and dance workshops and a visiting orchestra performance at Sleepy Hollow High School centered on Latin American and West African cultural expression.
- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Partner — Provides professional performances for high school students.
- Josh Lewis Partner — Local artist who led the Spooky School Project residency for 3rd and 5th graders.
- Katonah Museum of Art Partner — Provides museum access and programming through institutional membership.
- Kendal Local Charities Partner — Grant provider supporting education programs.
- Kendal on Hudson Partner — Collaborated to acquire 300 new books for the Washington Irving Reading Room.
- Kids Club Partner — Education funding partner supporting academic initiatives.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Hosts high school art students for interactive museum visits and workshops.
- National Geographic Partner — Created the King Tut Immersive Experience, a virtual reality exhibit for middle school students.
- New York Chinese Cultural Center Partner — Provided Lion Dance performance for the Asian American Cultural Evening.
- PTA Partner — Co-presented “Ryan’s Story” anti-bullying and suicide prevention program for students and parents.
- St. John the Divine Cathedral Partner — Hosted eighth-grade field trip for architectural education.
- Stone Barns Partner — Partnership supporting the Project YOU/Stone Barns Kitchen Garden Project, providing hands-on agricultural education for neuro-diverse high school students.
- Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Partner — Partners with Stone Barns to support a farming program for neurodiverse high school students.
- Strawtown Studio Partner — Conducts art workshops connecting nature and creativity for high school art students.
- TUFSD Government — Public school district served by the foundation's grantmaking and programming.
- TUFSD PTA Partner — Cosponsored a field trip for all 5th graders to Boundless Adventures.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Partner — Collaborates with Tarrytown Music Hall to support student performances in grades 4 and 5.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Partner — Provides after-school musical theater residencies for elementary students.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Partner — Provides free after-school musical theater residencies for elementary students.
- Tarrytown Union Free School District Government — Liaison relationship with Superintendent Dr. Ray Sanchez
- Tarrytown Union Free School District Government — Primary educational partner in which the Foundation funds programs and supports students.
- Tarrytown Union Free School District Government — Provides grants to teachers and schools within the district to support innovative programming and digital learning access.
- Tarrytown Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates with TUFSD educators and administration to fund programs for students.
- educational foundations of Westchester and Putnam Network — Participates in biannual roundtable meetings with other local educational foundations to share ideas and strategies.
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to deliver community education programming for families with young children.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Equity-Centered Resource Allocation for Holistic Student Developmentmethodology: equity_through_resource_allocationBy directing targeted grants toward arts, digital learning, and social-emotional programs, the foundation expands equitable access to enrichment opportunities across academic, cultural, and emotional domains, because systemic disparities in participation can be reduced through intentional funding strategies.
- Experiential and Hands-On Learning for Diverse Learnersmethodology: experiential_learningBy providing hands-on, screen-free STEM and agricultural education, the foundation deepens engagement and cognitive development for diverse learners, because experiential models that incorporate physical manipulation and real-world cycles improve understanding and retention, especially among neuro-diverse students.
- Family and Home-Based Engagement for Early Literacymethodology: two_generation_approachBy engaging families in literacy development through home-based programs and bilingual book distribution, the foundation strengthens early childhood language skills and school readiness, because family involvement is a critical driver of literacy outcomes among underserved youth.
- Mindfulness and Sensory-Informed Supports for Student Regulationmethodology: mindfulness_based_selpBy integrating mindfulness practices and sensory-regulated classroom tools, the foundation improves student focus and emotional regulation, because neuro-diverse students and those experiencing anxiety benefit from embodied, trauma-informed strategies that support self-awareness and self-calming.
- Teacher-Led Innovation with Grant Fundingmethodology: teacher_led_innovationBy funding teacher-proposed programs and curricula through a competitive grant process, the foundation supports pedagogical innovation that is grounded in classroom experience and aligned with district goals, because educators are best positioned to identify effective, engaging learning methods for diverse student abilities.