irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $62KCLASSROOM AND TEACHER SUPPORT - together with the administration and guidance department, we run programs to inform parents about the curriculum, community service, internship and summer opportunities, and college preparation
- #2 $17KSENIOR EVENTS: GRADUATION, YEARBOOKS, SENIOR PORTRAITS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Classroom and Teacher Support
Provides curriculum information, community service, internship, and college preparation resources to parents and students in collaboration with school administration and guidance department
Community Building
Brings together school administrators, teachers, and parents to create better educational opportunities and host events that connect students and families
Senior Events
Organizes and funds graduation ceremonies, yearbooks, and senior portraits for graduating students
Support After-School Clubs and Sports
Funds most student clubs and sports at HSMSE, underwrites curricular materials, teacher training, and special events; ensures no student is excluded due to financial constraints
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers service learning scholarshipEstablished and maintains a service learning scholarship in memory of Assistant Principal Wylie G. Burgan Jr. to honor his commitment to the HSMSE community and support student engagement in service.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Builds school community through collaborative eventsStrengthens school culture by organizing events that bring together administrators, teachers, parents, and students to foster collaboration and improve educational opportunities.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Convenes monthly PTA meetingsHolds regular monthly meetings, typically on the third Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, to engage parents, school staff, and administrators in discussions about student success and school community initiatives.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Funds and supports after-school clubs, sports, and curricular needsProvides financial support for most after-school clubs and sports at HSMSE, underwrites curricular materials, teacher training, and special events, ensuring equitable access for all students regardless of financial circumstances.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Hosts annual fall and spring open house eventsOrganizes an annual fall open house for families of 8th grade students and a spring open house for admitted students, featuring presentations by school leadership and optional campus tours to support enrollment transition and community integration.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implements student health and safety protocolsEnforces a 5-day isolation period for students who test positive for COVID-19, allowing return to school on Day 6 in alignment with public health guidance.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Operates on-site wellness centerRuns a wellness center during school hours that provides mental health support services to students, staff, and families.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Organizes and funds senior eventsPlans and finances key senior milestones including graduation ceremonies, yearbooks, and senior portraits to ensure comprehensive celebration of student achievement.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive college counseling and preparationImplements a multi-tiered college counseling program for juniors, including workshops on essay writing, resume development, interview skills, college comparison, SAT/ACT prep, financial aid guidance, newsletters, and lunch-time visits from college representatives to support college exploration and application success.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Supports student employment certificationAssists students aged 14–17 in obtaining required employment certificates to support workforce participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$283K
Contributions & grants$231K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K3%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$413K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$413K
Liquid reserves27.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- JAY GROSS — Vice President
- JULIA HODGSON — CO PRESIDENT
- JULIA KATZ — RECORDING SEC
- KATE COHN — Secretary
- MAILE CARPENTER — FUNDRAISING
- MAREN MEI CHEN — CO TREASURER
- MEGAN RHA — CO PRESIDENT
- SCOTT ADAMS — CO TREASURER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Gabriella Barnewold Partner — Coordinates college preparation activities and counseling services for students and families at HSMSE.
- HSMSE PTABaskerville Hall Government — Receives donations and matching gift forms for the Wylie G. Burgan Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Follows DOE protocols for handling COVID-19 cases in schools.
- New York State Education Department Government — Source of the official employment certificate application used by students at HSMSE.
- The City College of New York Partner — Partners with the host institution to support programs at the High School for Math, Science and Engineering.
- The High School for Math, Science and Engineering Partner — Collaborates with the school's administration and guidance department to support curriculum engagement and student opportunities.
- The New York Foundling Partner — Collaborates with the HSMSE Wellness Center to provide clinical supervision and mental health support services.
- United Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborates through representation on the School Leadership Team via the UFT Chapter Leader.
strategies · 4
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.
- Early-Intervention College Counselingmethodology: early-intervention college counselingBy engaging students early and consistently with counselors and mentors starting in ninth grade, the organization nurtures academic and personal development, because sustained guidance fosters better college readiness and holistic growth.
- Equitable Access Through Financial Supportmethodology: equitable_access_through_financial_supportBy funding clubs and sports and removing financial barriers, the organization increases student participation in extracurricular activities, because economic constraints are a primary obstacle to involvement in enrichment programs.
- School-Based Mental Health Servicesmethodology: school-based mental health servicesBy providing mental health services during school hours within the school setting, the organization improves student and family access to care, because proximity and timing remove logistical and stigma-related barriers to utilization.
- Structured College Readiness Pathwaymethodology: structured college readiness pathwayBy guiding students through a systematic sequence of self-assessment, college exploration, and application skill-building, the organization improves college preparation outcomes, because structured, phased support aligns with developmental readiness and reduces application barriers.