named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Benefit
Parents-only evening event and largest fundraiser of the year, featuring an auction of donated items and experiences, including "Principal for a Day."
Cultural Moments Committee
Committee dedicated to celebrating diverse cultures within the school community through inclusive events, workshops, and enhanced multicultural programming.
Health & Wellness Committee
Committee organizing community activities such as yoga nights, cooking classes, and mental health seminars to promote physical and mental well-being.
MUMA - Muscota Museum of Art
Fundraiser where every child creates artwork that is framed and sold; proceeds support the Visual Arts program and teach children to see themselves as artists.
Mad Hatter’s Ball
Annual fall carnival fundraiser featuring crafts, games, face painting, photo booth, dancing, and food, open to the entire school community.
School Construction & Recess Advocacy
Committee advocating for safe and transparent completion of school construction projects and ensuring safe outdoor recess during ongoing work.
Screen Use & Well-Being Committee
Committee that shares research on digital impacts on children, promotes internet safety seminars, and advocates for responsible technology use in classrooms.
Talent Show
Fundraising event hosted by fifth graders showcasing student talents; funds support the overnight class trip to Nature’s Classroom.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitates inclusive communication and community participationProvides Spanish-language translation for meetings and communications, sends newsletters, manages email inquiries, and hosts monthly general meetings open to all guardians to promote inclusive community engagement.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funds educational enrichment programsProvides financial support for art, dance, tutoring, and test prep programs at Muscota New School, with a stated goal of raising $75,000 annually to advance student opportunities.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts student-focused cultural and celebratory eventsOrganizes annual events such as the 4th/5th Grade Dance, Moving On Ceremony, and Muscota Museum of Art (MuMA) fundraiser, where student artwork is displayed and sold to support the Visual Arts program.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Maintains governance and digital infrastructurePrepares and publishes minutes from PA and Board meetings, manages the muscota.org website by posting updates and removing outdated content, and ensures transparency and accessibility of organizational records.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Manages organizational operations and financial administrationMaintains financial records, files taxes, monitors reimbursements, prepares the annual budget, oversees purchasing, and reimburses individuals for PA-related purchases.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes community-building and fundraising eventsHosts recurring events including the Mad Hatter’s Ball, Field Day, Multicultural Dinner, Talent Show, and Annual Benefit to strengthen community ties and raise funds for school programs.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provides community wellness and educational programmingHosts mental health seminars, cooking classes, yoga nights, a running club, and child internet safety seminars; promotes the “Wait Til Eighth” pledge and advocates for mindful technology use in classrooms.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for student safety and construction transparencyEngages in advocacy to ensure safe and transparent completion of roof and playground construction projects and monitors safety during outdoor recess amid construction zones.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$90K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$95K
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$95K
5 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Junta Ejecutiva — Executive Board
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Muscota New School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support educational and enrichment activities through fundraising.
- Muscota New School Partner — Collaborates with the school's teachers and administrators to support educational programs and organize community events.
- Nature’s Classroom Partner — Funds student overnight trips through the annual Talent Show fundraiser.
- Neighbors Partner — Works with neighbors to organize community-building events and support the school community.
- SLT Network — President of the PA serves as a member of the School Leadership Team, linking PA leadership with school decision-making structures.
- Teachers and administrators at Muscota New School Partner — Collaborates with teachers and administrators to organize events and support the school community.
- school administration Partner — Collaborates with the Cultural Moments Committee to enhance multicultural programming and support equity initiatives.
strategies · 1
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.
- Proactive Parent Partnership in Educationmethodology: proactive partnershipBy engaging parents as proactive partners in collaboration with school staff and community members, we enhance student opportunities and educational outcomes because parent involvement strengthens the learning environment and expands support networks.