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BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE ALUMNI FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY · EIN 133763299 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B84Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$4.4M
net assets
$16.1M
employees
7
volunteers
12
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT THE GOALS AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE OF THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation supports academic excellence at the Bronx High School of Science through funding for facility improvements and student scholarships. The foundation provides grants for architectural and engineering services, renovations, and advanced STEM equipment. It also awards scholarships and academic prizes to graduating seniors to support college attendance and recognize achievement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $198K
    GRANT PURPOSE: FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - SUPPORTS THE IMPROVEMENTS OF BRONX SCIENCE'S PHYSICAL PLANT INCLUDING INVESTMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, RENOVATIONS, AND INVESTMENT IN STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT FOR STEM AND ACADEMICALLY ADVANCED EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $18K
    GRANT PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES - STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES ARE GRANTS TO HELP GRADUATING SENIORS FUND COLLEGE AND/OR ACADEMIC PRIZES RECOGNIZING SENIORS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Facility Improvements
Grants for architectural and engineering services, renovations, and state-of-the-art equipment to enhance STEM and advanced academic education at Bronx High School of Science
Scholarships and Prizes
Financial awards to graduating seniors for college funding and recognition of academic accomplishments at Bronx High School of Science
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Conducting orientation for incoming students
      Holds in-person orientation sessions for new students to distribute locker assignments, student IDs, and handbooks, and to familiarize them with school programs, schedules, leadership, and navigation.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Facilitating access to student fee waivers and meal funding
      Supports families in submitting the Family Income Inquiry Form to qualify for fee waivers for AP exams and SAT/PSAT, as well as access to school meal programs and other need-based support.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding facility improvements for STEM and academic programs
      Funds architectural and engineering services, renovations, and state-of-the-art equipment at Bronx High School of Science to support STEM and advanced academic education.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and academic prizes for graduating seniors
      Awards scholarships and academic prizes to graduating seniors at Bronx High School of Science to support college attendance and recognize outstanding academic achievement.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Organizing alumni events and engagement opportunities
      Plans and promotes events for alumni, including the annual commencement ceremony and other gatherings to foster community and connection among graduates.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing an alumni magazine
      Produces and publishes an alumni magazine to engage graduates and share school news, accomplishments, and community updates.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Providing volunteer opportunities for alumni
      Offers structured volunteer roles for alumni to engage with current students and school programs, supporting community involvement and mentorship.
  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting student participation in academic competitions
      Provides logistical and organizational support for student teams participating in speech and debate tournaments, science fairs, and leadership conferences such as NYS HOSA, FIRST Robotics, and the Tournament of Champions.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting student research recognition
      Organizes events and ceremonies to celebrate the research accomplishments of over 150 senior students annually.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administering student book and art projects
      Coordinates interdisciplinary educational projects such as the creation of original illustrated books based on Tristan and Isolde, including workshops, field trips, and public display of student work in the school library.
    • Processing alumni transcript requests
      Processes transcript requests from alumni for $5.50 each, typically fulfilling them within three days, though processing may be delayed during July and August due to reduced staffing.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.52M
Contributions & grants$3.51M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$4.40M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.26M
Grants paid out$1.84M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.22M
Cash$348K
Investments$15.42M
Liabilities$156K
Net assets$16.06M
Liquid reserves43.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELEANOR COUFOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $319K
board members · 12
  • ANN-DREA SMAL — DIRECTOR
  • DYLAN GORMAN — TREASURER
  • HUMPHREY CHEN — DIRECTOR
  • JI MIN — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN BINSTOCK SILVERS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JONATHAN FREEDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MAULIN SHAH — DIRECTOR
  • PARITOSH BATRA — DIRECTOR
  • REGINA BRONSON — DIRECTOR
  • RODNEY SUNADA-WONG — DIRECTOR
  • SANG YOUP KIM — PRESIDENT
  • TIM MALIYIL — SECRETARY
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Bronx High School of Science Partner — Primary beneficiary of grants for facility improvements and student scholarships.
  • FIRST Network — Participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition and aligns with its core values and award framework.
  • Issuu Partner — Hosts the alumni magazine online.
  • New York City Schools Government — Administers food and nutrition services in partnership with the school
  • New York State Championship Partner — Hosted and participated in the annual state championship event.
  • Parents’ Association Partner — Collaborates with the school to welcome incoming families and facilitate family engagement through events like Camp Science and volunteer opportunities.
  • Regeneron Talent Search Partner — Partner organization in student science research and competition participation.
  • The Bronx High School of Science Government — Operates transcript services in coordination with the school's Guidance Department.
  • The Morgan Library Partner — Collaborated on a book project including a field trip, workshop, and student exhibition.
  • Tournament of Champions Partner — Hosts the national championship event in which Bronx Science Speech & Debate Team competes.
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.

  • Alumni Engagement for Institutional Preservation
    methodology: alumni_engagement_for_institutional_preservation
    By engaging alumni in school initiatives, the organization strengthens institutional continuity and preserves academic excellence at Bronx High School of Science, leveraging alumni networks to sustain long-term educational quality.
  • Gracious Professionalism in STEM Competitions
    methodology: gracious-professionalism
    By integrating ethical conduct, collaboration, and sportsmanship into robotics and STEM competitions, the organization fosters character development alongside technical skill, enhancing student growth and community values.
  • Tiered Competitive Development Pipeline
    methodology: tiered_competitive_development
    By structuring debate and speech programs into novice, JV, and varsity levels, the organization enables progressive skill development, allowing students at all experience levels to achieve high performance and contribute to sustained competitive success.