Nonprofit · EIN 11-2656137
FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $60,085,530 | $34,883,306 | $25,202,224 | $87,184,823 | $12,003,954 | $75,180,869 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $44,624,645 | $35,070,147 | $9,554,498 | $66,572,563 | $13,960,803 | $52,611,760 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $31,208,732 | $24,951,045 | $6,257,687 | $57,546,590 | $14,648,400 | $42,898,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,777,952
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,307,578
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,158,992
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,148,760
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $798,043
- Other salaries and wages
- $367,271
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,299,625
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $79,280
- Travel
- $7,949
- Program services (functional)
- $33,148,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $764,082
- Fundraising (functional)
- $970,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,572,563
- Total assets, end of year
- $87,184,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,003,954
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,180,869
- Publicly traded securities
- $41,863,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,980,887
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $66,199,982
- Gross receipts
- $60,085,530
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN COCKRELL | CEO Officer | 35 | $215,000 | $30,245 |
| ALVIN SINCKLER | CFO UNTIL 4/18/2025 Officer | 35 | $197,160 | $22,494 |
| AURELIA HOGAN | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 35 | $149,152 | $7,818 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KAPLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WYLDE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AYAH BDEIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN D HARBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED WILSON | MEMBER UNTIL 9/30/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EMDIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA AVILES-RAMOS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN COCKRELL | CEO Officer | 35 | $214,370 | $29,897 |
| ALVIN SINCKLER | CFO Officer | 35 | $156,112 | $21,045 |
| MARGARET S DOLLAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,798 | $8,414 |
| AURELIA HOGAN | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 35 | $149,478 | $8,752 |
| DAVID BANKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KAPLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WYLDE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AYAH BDEIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN D HARBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED WILSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EMDIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN COCKRELL | CEO (7/2022) Officer | 35 | $182,928 | $26,730 |
| JULIA SHAPIRO | CEO (TILL 7/2022) Officer | 35 | $180,291 | $15,337 |
| MARGARET S DOLLAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,079 | $16,735 |
| SIMON CHIEW | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 35 | $87,093 | $17,700 |
| AURELIA HOGAN | CHIEF OF STAFF (12/2022) Officer | 35 | $8,582 | $433 |
| DAVID BANKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KAPLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WYLDE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AYAH BDEIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN D HARBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED WILSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EMDIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 52 CHAMBERS STREET ROOM 305, NEW YORK, NY 10007-1222
- In care of
- % JULIE MA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDY KAPLAN, 52 CHAMBERS STREET ROOM 305, NEW YORK, NY 10007
- Signed the 990
- ANDY KAPLAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (212) 374-2874
- Website
- WWW.FUNDFORPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL & TITUS LLP
Mission
THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING NEW YORK CITY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT FROM FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE PARTNERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITATES PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, AND OTHER SUPPORT BETWEEN THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY AND THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS; ACCELERATE PROMISING, OUTCOME-DRIVEN INITIATIVES; AND RESPOND QUICKLY AND STRATEGICALLY TO EMERGING NEEDS ACROSS THE NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.Expenses $33,148,760 · grants $33,148,760
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-2656137
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $87,184,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $60,085,530
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $60,085,530 | $34,883,306 | $87,184,823 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $44,624,645 | $35,070,147 | $66,572,563 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $31,208,732 | $24,951,045 | $57,546,590 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,679,524 | $23,073,963 | $50,194,104 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-2656137).
Questions about FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC is 11-2656137.
- Is FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANDY KAPLAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,000 (STEPHEN COCKRELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,085,530, expenses of $34,883,306 and total assets of $87,184,823 at year end.
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