named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
InstaGrant Program
Offers rapid funding of up to $2,500 for classroom initiatives during the school year; features a streamlined review process allowing for faster approval and implementation.
Student Advisory Council (SAC)
Engages high school students in grant development, advocacy, and fundraising; provides leadership opportunities and integrates student voice into the foundation’s grantmaking process.
Traditional Grant Program
Provides funding for innovative educational projects exceeding $2,500 that require significant implementation support; follows a multi-phase application process with decisions made in the spring for implementation the following school year.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational initiatives beyond district budgetFunds innovative K-12 educational projects and programs in the Chappaqua Central School District that are not covered by the standard school budget, awarding approximately 8–10 Traditional Grants and 10–12 InstaGrants annually. Since inception, the foundation has funded over 400 grants and projects.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing and managing fundraising eventsOrganizes annual fundraising events such as Dads' Day Out, Moms’ Night Out, Harlem Wizards games, and the Spring Benefit, with all net proceeds directed to schools through the grant process.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Supporting student-led grant development and fundraisingEngages students in the grant process by organizing a "Grant Shark Tank" initiative, collaborating with school staff to develop student-submitted proposals, and supporting student-designed fundraising initiatives and community event volunteering.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Establishing student advisory structuresEstablished the Student Advisory Council at Horace Greeley High School during the 2014–2015 school year to integrate student perspectives into foundation activities and decision-making.
- Funding construction and equipment for specialized educational facilitiesProvides funding for major capital improvements in Chappaqua schools, including the design and construction of the Sustainability Research Center at Horace Greeley High School and equipping a professional-grade television studio with a control room.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$244K
Contributions & grants$156K64%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$35K14%
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$154K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$838K
Cash$835K
Investments$0
Liabilities$214K
Net assets$624K
Liquid reserves46.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 23
- AMANDA GARFINKLE — DIRECTOR
- BRAD COHEN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA ROONEY — DIRECTOR
- CINDY FORREST — RECORDING SE
- CLARA SHARP — DIRECTOR
- ERIN SPIRA — DIRECTOR
- GABRIELA SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- HALEY FISHER — DIRECTOR
- JAMES HORST — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA PESKIN — CORRESPONDIN
- JILLIAN BYNUM — PRESIDENT
- JOANNA COOGAN — VP NOMINATIN
- KOMAL BHASIN-MALIK — CO-VP GRANTS
- LEORA ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
- LOIS O'NEILL — VP, FUNDRAIS
- LOIS SALDANA — DIRECTOR
- MEG BOOTH — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE DINENBERG — EXECUTIVE VP
- RACHEL DOOLEY — VP MARKETING
- SHERI HAMETZ — VP TREASURY
- TIFFANY PRASAD — DIRECTOR
- TODD HERRELL — VP GRANTS
- YONATAN FELDMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- CCSD Partner — Partnered on the design and construction of the Sustainability Research Center at Horace Greeley High School.
- CCSD Director of Technology & Innovation Partner — Collaborates on technology and innovation initiatives for Studio 7B.
- Chappaqua Central School District Government — Partners with the school district to fund initiatives during the school day that are not covered by the district budget.
- Chappaqua Central School District Partner — Collaborates with CCSD administration to review grant ideas for alignment with district goals and feasibility.
- Chappaqua Central School District Partner — Collaborates with CSF to identify and support educational grants and initiatives.
- Chappaqua Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the District to evaluate grant proposals for educational value, curriculum relevance, and alignment with district goals.
- Chappaqua Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the foundation on innovation initiatives, grant funding, and educational programming.
- Chappaqua Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the school district to enhance educational programming.
- Chappaqua PTA Partner — Collaborated on the development of the Sustainability Research Center at Horace Greeley High School.
- Horace Greeley High School Partner — Hosts the Student Advisory Council and collaborates on grant development and student leadership initiatives.
- PTA Partner — Works collaboratively with the PTA, supporting each other's initiatives when appropriate.
- Robert & Ardis James Foundation Partner — Collaborated on funding and development of the Sustainability Research Center at Horace Greeley High School.
- Seven Bridges Middle School Partner — Collaborates on the development and use of Studio 7B for educational programming.
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.
- Equitable Grant Allocation via Structured Reviewmethodology: equitable grant allocationBy applying a structured review process with written criteria, the organization ensures fair and transparent distribution of funds across schools, because standardized evaluation reduces bias and increases trust in the funding process.
- Innovation-Granting to Expand Educational Opportunitiesmethodology: innovation-grantingBy funding innovative educational initiatives that fall outside the standard school budget, the organization enhances student learning and expands opportunities, because novel, educator-proposed programs can address unmet needs and pilot new pedagogical approaches more rapidly than traditional budgeting allows.
- Rapid-Granting for Timely Educational Impactmethodology: rapid_grant_fundingBy using a rapid-funding mechanism for small-scale proposals, the organization enables educators and students to implement innovative ideas quickly within the current school year, because faster approval processes increase the relevance and responsiveness of funded programs to immediate classroom needs.
- Strategic Alignment Through District Collaborationmethodology: strategic-partnershipBy collaborating with the school district to prioritize grant initiatives, the organization ensures funded projects align with broader educational goals, because joint decision-making increases the likelihood of program sustainability and systemic integration.
- Student Voice in Funding Decisionsmethodology: student_voice_amplificationBy engaging students in advisory roles for funding decisions, the organization increases the relevance and impact of educational programs, because involving students as stakeholders leads to more student-centered and authentic learning experiences.