With the PTA budget recently approved, it’s the perfect time to take a quick look at how fundraising works at PS107.  

The PTA raises and spends approximately $500,000 each year. So where does it come from—and where does your generosity go?

Where it comes from:

• Events (49%) – Fundraising events such as the Auction, Fall Festival, Movie Nights, Spring Fling, Photo Days, and much more.

• Annual Fund (46%) – Direct contributions from families and community members.

• Other (5%) – Includes 5th Grade fundraisers and various ad hoc initiatives.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Where it goes:

• DOE Shortfall (43%) - PS 107 relies on PTA dollars to supplement DOE funding, which consistently falls short of what's needed for basic operations and essential school programs. This gap is $215,000 this year.  The annual fund is a campaign of direct gifts that, together with revenue from PTA-sponsored events, directly supplements PS 107's operating budget.

• Student programming and school support (37%) - Funding goes towards professional development, capital improvements, residencies and enrichment, community events, teacher grants, principal requests, and more.

• Fundraising events (20%) - It costs money to make money!

Our Annual Fund goal for 2025-2026 is $225,000.  Want to give now?  Here’s how!

• Make a one-time or monthly donation online via Konstella by clicking here. 

• Share this public link with non-Konstella users (e.g. extended family and friends).

• Make a gift of stock here.

• Find out if your employer offers a matching gift program - if so, taking the extra step to secure a corporate match makes a huge difference!