2025-06-02T12:41:37-07:00 2024-07-31 990 2023-08-01 453744821 FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC FARN 6512938675 1290 Arcade Street Saint Paul MN 55106 Kate Makosky Co-Chair 6512938675 2025-02-14 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kate Makosky 1290 Arcade Street Saint Paul MN 55106 165877 0 X X 2011 MN THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGH PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE SCHOOL, PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND ALL OTHER SUPPORTERS OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL. 4 4 0 36 0 0 240126 152017 16651 13860 0 0 0 0 256777 165877 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255191 179094 255191 179094 1586 -13217 439292 426075 0 0 439292 426075 THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION AND THE CHILDREN AT FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL PREK-8 BY FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE SCHOOL, PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND ALL OTHER SUPPORTERS OF THE FARNSWORTH SCHOOL, ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AT FARNSWORTH BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. 0 0 151391 4830 THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND MATH FOR ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, FIELD TRIPS, EXTENDED DAY FIELD TRIPS, SPACE DAY, EDUCATIONAL CAMPS, AEROSPACE/STEM FAMILY NIGHTS, AND GUEST AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERT SPEAKERS. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS FOR STUDENTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM SERVICED AN ESTIMATED 3,500 PEOPLE. 15555 983 THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING PARTICIPATION, ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND RECOGNIZE STUDENTS, STAFF, TEACHERS, AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OPTIMAL ASSISTANCE TO RUN THESE PROGRAMS. SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 4TH GRADE EAA OSHKOSH CAMP, 2ND-3RD GRADE OMAHA NEBRASKA TRIP, JUNIOR HIGH WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, FUNDRAISERS, FAMILY NIGHTS, 8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PROJECT, PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY, SCIENCE FAIRS, WINTER CARNIVAL, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK AND FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS, AND WHERE EVERYONE BELONG (WEB) STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. 10470 0 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE THE FARNSWORTH IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INVOLVE KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, FAMILY EVENTS AND NIGHTS, FUNDRAISERS, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK AND FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS. 0 0 0 177416 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 MN X ALLISON MCQUADE 6512938675 1290 Arcade Street Saint Paul MN 55106 Kate Makosky Co-Chair 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Keesha Pfeifer Co-Chair 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Allison McQuade Co-Treasurer 4.0 X X 0 0 0 Michael Richards Co-Treasurer 2.0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152017 0 152017 TRIP FEES 900099 13860 13860 0 0 0 0 0 0 13860 0 0 0 0 0 0 165877 13860 0 0 1628 1628 300 300 50 50 129 129 70025 70025 STEAM CURRICULUM 92768 92768 0 0 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5615 5615 0 0 FLIGHT SIMULATORS 964 964 0 0 FOOD 6581 6581 0 0 1034 1034 179094 177416 1678 0 439292 426075 439292 426075 0 0 X 439292 426075 0 0 439292 426075 439292 426075 -13217 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 130471 201881 19943 15101 240126 607522 130471 201881 19943 15101 240126 607522 607522 607522 1 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 17b Farnsworth School Organization Inc. (FSO) in a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization consisting of parents and staff members. FSO is the PTO group at Farnsworth Aerospace PreK-8 Magnet School, which is a St. Paul Public School located on the East Side of St. Paul, Minnesota. FSO's purpose is to support the educational experience of children attending Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School PreK-8 by supporting academic and enrichment activities, and improving the school environment by providing volunteer and financial support. Program Support - by providing financial support, Farnsworth students have been able to experience additional educational opportunities includes: school programs and events: 1st grade apple orchard visit, middle school wolf ridge trip, band, history day, parent involvement day, space day, staff appreciation, classroom t-shirts, track and field day, and WEB (where everyone belongs), and Aerospace Enrichment: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Sea Life Overnight, 2nd and 3rd grade Strategic Omaha Overnight, 4th grade oshkosh EAA aviation camp, 5th grade seattle museum of flight aerospace camp, 6th and 8th grade huntsville space and aviation challenge camp, 7th grade washington DC trip, aerospace experts and guest speakers, engineering and aerospace family nights, kidwind renewable energy team, Digger Day, and Raptor Center University of Minnesota Fieldtrip. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 MEMBERS OF FSO CAN BE ANY PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR OTHER ADULT STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS FOR A STUDENT AT THE SCHOOL SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE FSO. THE PRINCIPALS AND ANY STAFF, EMPLOYEE AT FARNSWORTH AREOSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL MAY ALSO BE MEMBERS. MEMBERS CAN VOTE TO ELECT FSO OFFICERS. MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT TO VOTE AND HAVE ATTENDED 3 MEETINGS DURING THE FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR OR AT LEAST 2 CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR FSO SPONSORED ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGED TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE FSO OFFICERS AND SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b FSO DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The return is prepared by the Aerospace Coordinator and FSO-co chair and reviewed by select board members before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c WHEN CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS ARISE, THE GOVERNING BODY WILL PROHIBIT THE PERSON(S) WITH CONFLICTS FROM VOTING PROCEDURES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FSO MAKES AVAILABLE AT THE REGULAR MEETINGS THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DUE TO SECURITY REASONS OF BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS. A FINANCIAL REPORT IS MADE AT FSO'S MEETINGS AND BY INDIVIDUAL REQUEST. AN ANNUAL FISCAL REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER'S REVIEW. We have received an extension from the Department of the Treasury on March 3, 2025.