Newton Schools Foundation Inc is located in Newton, MA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Newton Schools Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Newton Schools Foundation Inc generated $343.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $297.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY IN THE NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY FUNDING AND SUPPORTING PROMISING INITIATIVES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAMS THAT CLOSE GAPS IN ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION WORKS WITH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF NEWTON, MA TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT OF THREE GOALS: INCUBATION OF PROMISING AND EMERGING APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC CURRICULUM, COLLABORATIVE TEACHERS WHO CAN EVOLVE THEIR PRACTICES, AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE STUDENTS; INVESTMENT IN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXTEND AND DEEPEN THE TEACHING PRACTICES OF EDUCATORS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPLEMENTS THE EXISTING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SYSTEM; AND, SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE GAPS IN ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY AND PROMOTE EQUITY IN NEWTON'S DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION. IN ALL CASES, NSF WORKS WITH SCHOOL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS TO UNDERSTAND THE RELEVANT NEEDS OR REQUESTS AND TO DECIDE THE ACTIVITIES TO BE SUPPORTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bruce Mcvittie Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Liz Hiser Co-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Frieda Dweck Clerk/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhanna Kidwell Co-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Marcia Tabenken Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Sokoloff Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $298,188 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,238 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,188 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $42,124 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,149 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $343,461 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,340 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $213 |
Payroll taxes | $3,659 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,233 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,754 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,800 |
Information technology | $5,076 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,676 |
All other expenses | $144 |
Total functional expenses | $297,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $614,038 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,238 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $876 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,385,787 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $527,000 |
Total assets | $3,552,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $199,400 |
Total liabilities | $199,439 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $137,805 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,215,695 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,552,939 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Newton Schools Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $66,604.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,766 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $14,300 |
Robert W Deutsch Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $7,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,413 |
Beg. Balance | $1,888,915 |
Earnings | $543,994 |
Other Expense | $48,119 |
Ending Balance | $2,384,790 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dalton Schools Inc New York, NY | $268,184,018 | $87,154,384 |
Milton Academy Milton, MA | $512,730,465 | $105,004,685 |
Riverdale Country School Inc Bronx, NY | $247,467,239 | $82,826,277 |
Trinity Episcopal Schools Corporation New York, NY | $265,614,292 | $76,873,691 |
United Nations International School New York, NY | $95,948,249 | $80,239,931 |
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School New York, NY | $126,207,367 | $82,489,526 |
Poly Prep Country Day School Brooklyn, NY | $174,200,532 | $76,376,518 |
Saint Anns School Brooklyn, NY | $162,069,731 | $73,475,158 |
Spence School New York, NY | $416,454,517 | $72,977,566 |
Brunswick School Inc Greenwich, CT | $416,319,503 | $63,510,846 |
Buckingham Browne And Nichols School Cambridge, MA | $184,959,090 | $58,711,322 |
Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn, NY | $176,388,503 | $70,028,029 |