named programs · 17 · from sources
What they call their work
Barbara Gillette Memorial Award
Presented to an eighth-grade student who excels in modern language and demonstrates cultural tolerance and understanding.
Brewster Education Foundation Challenge Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating BHS senior with special education or 504 status who maintains high academic standards and plans to continue education at the undergraduate or technical level.
Brewster Education Foundation National Honor Society Award
Recognizes an outstanding graduating senior active in NHS with strong academics, integrity, and community service.
Brewster Education Foundation Salutatorian Award
Awarded to the salutatorian in recognition of academic excellence.
Brewster Education Foundation Seven Year Scholar Award
Recognizes students enrolled in the Brewster Central School District from 6th grade through graduation who maintain High Honor Roll every semester.
Brewster Education Foundation Valedictorian Scholarship
Awarded to the valedictorian in recognition of academic excellence.
Christopher C. Caiazzo Memorial Scholarship
Given to a BHS varsity athlete who shows motivation, passion for sport, and positive character.
Danielle Marie Coco Memorial Scholarship
Supports a graduating senior who embodies compassion, leadership, and a passion for life, with plans to pursue teaching.
Deborah Ehrichs Award for Community Service
Awarded to a senior involved in scouting or civic organizations, committed to community service, and planning to pursue education or social work.
Frank and Connie Colombo Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior of good character involved in school and community, pursuing post-secondary education.
Gisele Corde Memorial Scholarship
Given to a student of exemplary character who overcomes challenges with a positive attitude, nominated by faculty.
Helen Dampsey Music Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior with natural talent in voice or instrument, selected by the BHS Music Department.
Jessi-Ann Bettcher Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior who embodies the spirit of Jessi-Ann Bettcher by living life fully and making a positive impact.
Joseph William Capalbo Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior athlete who plans to play sports in college and exemplifies loyalty, character, and perseverance.
June B. Delfay Memorial Scholarship
Supports a graduating senior from a single-parent household attending a local trade, technical, or college institution.
Susan Andres Reading Scholarship
Details not specified on website, but named in honor of Susan Andres for reading achievement.
Vincent M. Cafiero Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior of good character planning to study auto mechanics or a related vocational field.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Administering endowed funds and donor-established awardsManages a growing number of financial endowments established by community members, supports donor collaboration in creating annual awards with a minimum $5,000 endowment, and manages smaller donations for eventual award distribution.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding educational grants for teachers and programsProvides grants to educators for meaningful learning opportunities and funds specific school programs and projects, including the Colonial Fair & Encampment, Engineering Club, Model UN participation, CPR certification, aquatic research at Lake Tonetta, Skip Barber New Driver Program, and classroom resources such as books and technology.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for Brewster High School studentsAwards multiple scholarships to graduating Brewster High School seniors based on academic excellence, special education or 504 designation, membership in the National Honor Society, athletic achievement, character, and post-secondary plans. Specific scholarships include awards for the valedictorian, salutatorian, students maintaining High Honor Roll, and memorial scholarships honoring community members.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events and campaignsOrganizes annual fundraising and community events, including raffles and engraved brick sales (4”x8”, 8”x8”, and 12”x12”) for a walkway project, to support grants and scholarships for Brewster students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$94K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$703K
Cash$103K
Investments$600K
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$657K
Liquid reserves142.6 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALBERTA KOZMA — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
- DIANE O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- ERIK BRILLON — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
- MONICA LARCA — DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Go Red for Women Partner — Partnership through executive leadership team membership.
- Brewster Central School District Government — Primary public school district supported by the foundation.
- Brewster Central School District Partner — Grants are awarded exclusively to teachers and administrators within the Brewster Central School District.
- Brewster Central School District Partner — Primary educational partner in which BEF recognizes achievement, supports programs, and fosters community service.
- Brewster Teachers Association Partner — Co-sponsors multiple scholarships and awards with BEF, including the Dr. Herman Gray Memorial Grant-In-Aid and Florence Lord English Award.
- C. V. Starr Partner — Named individual whose contributions to education are referenced in the context of private support for public schools.
- Centennial Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the annual golf outing and awards dinner.
- Girl Scouts of America Partner — Collaborates through multi-troop leadership involvement.
- Grace Neggie, CPA Partner — Provides financial services to BEF.
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.
- Community-Engaged Fundraising for Educational Supportmethodology: community-engaged fundraisingBy using fundraising events, engraved brick sales, and raffles to generate financial support, the foundation strengthens community engagement with public schools and increases resources for grants and scholarships, because involving the community in giving fosters ownership and sustained investment in education.
- Endowment-Based Scholarship Sustainabilitymethodology: permanent endowment with interest distributionBy establishing endowed scholarships with donor-jointly defined criteria and investing the principal to generate interest, the foundation produces long-term financial support for students, because preserving the principal ensures sustainability and enduring community impact.
- Recognition-Driven Academic Motivationmethodology: longitudinal_academic_recognitionBy recognizing consistent academic achievement across K–12 and honoring students with disabilities who demonstrate effort and potential, the foundation promotes long-term educational engagement, because public recognition reinforces student motivation and validates diverse pathways to success.