FRIENDS OF THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FO… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ABIGAIL BUCUVALAS

Phone

2122221450

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $189K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR BY-LAWS, THE FRIENDS OF MSC PARENTS ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO:- FACILITATE THE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL - PROMOTE MSC AS A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH-GRADE SCHOOL - PROMOTE AND DEVELOP PARENT LEADERSHIP, INVOLVEMENT, AND VOLUNTEERISM- FACILITATE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AT OUR SCHOOL - FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TEACHERS, STAFF, AND PARENTS - PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE STUDENTS- MAKE HYBRID AND REMOTE LEARNING WORK FOR ALL THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS- DEVELOP A COOPERATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARENTS AND THE STAFF OF THE SCHOOL- PROVIDE A MECHANISM WHEREBY PARENTS CAN HAVE INPUT INTO THE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION MAKING OF THE SCHOOL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $193,404

FRIENDS OF MSC PROVIDED STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN (PS 333) THROUGHOUT FY25, ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWROTE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF SCHOOL ENRICHMENT BY SUCCESSFULLY FUNDING NEARLY HALF OF ALL PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS BRIDGE THE GAP FUNDRAISER, ENSURING SUSTAINED ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY PUBLIC FUNDING. KEY STUDENT ENRICHMENT INCLUDED MUSIC PROGRAMMING, ACCESS TO LIVE ARTS, FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER CHANGES TO EXPAND LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. THE GREENHOUSE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO DELIVER HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTION, REINFORCING STEM LEARNING WITH REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS. FRIENDS OF MSC ALSO ADVANCED INCLUSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE WITH PLANS FOR AN ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND TO EXTEND PLAY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR ALL STUDENTS. THROUGH VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, AND MARQUEE COMMUNITY EVENTS LIKE FALL FEST AND BROADWAY LOVES MSC, THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENED SCHOOL SPIRIT AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. ACROSS FY25, FRIENDS OF MSC ACTIVELY CONNECTED FAMILIES, SUPPORTED TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TECH SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION EVENTS, AND FOSTERED A COLLABORATIVE, INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CULTURE AT MSC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $184,084

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,626

Other Revenue $3,129

TOTAL REVENUE $188,839

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $535

Program Expenses $193,404

Other Expenses $206,110

TOTAL EXPENSES $206,110

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$188,839	$226,354	-0.2%
Expenses	$206,110	$214,743	0.0%
Net Income	$-17,271	$11,611	-2.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JESSICA WEISS	CO-PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABIGAIL BUCUVALAS	CO-PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA DEL BENE	CO-VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY ROBINSON	CO-VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GUI STAMPUR	CO-VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DRIANA BRANCH	CO-SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VAN NGUYEN	CO-SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TARAH WATSON	CO-SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA MILLER	CO-TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELODIE CROAS	CO-TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK BARTLETT	CO-TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$188,839	$206,110	$115,443	$-17,271
2024	$226,354	$214,743	$133,502	$11,611
2023	$152,385	$146,816	$98,394	$5,569
2022	$124,265	$146,984	$90,432	$-22,719
2021	$125,020	$110,629	$110,321	$14,391
2020	$217,987	$255,577	$138,000	$-37,590
2019	$370,293	$356,277	$259,837	$14,016
2018	$370,020	$415,069	$144,462	$-45,049

FRIENDS OF THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN INC