New York, NY

Friends of Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering, Inc.

EIN 26-1146491

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

To support the academic mission of Columbia Secondary School by funding critical staff positions, enrichment programming, and resources that expand opportunities for students in STEM and college preparation.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Friends of Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering, Inc.

Friends of Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering (FoCSS) is a New York State 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and manages private funds to enhance the educational experience of students, teachers, and staff at Columbia Secondary School (a NYC public 6–12 STEM-focused school). FoCSS underwrites programs and personnel not covered by public funding—most notably sustaining the school’s College Office staff and supporting field trips, extracurricular teams (including robotics), theater productions, and technology/equipment purchases. The organization operates as a donor-facing charity with an active presence on the school’s official website and in school communications.

Notable achievements

Sustained College Office Funding

Consistently funds salaried positions and services in the school’s College Office, enabling individualized college counseling, college visits, essay coaching, and application support for students.

Enrichment and Extracurricular Support

Underwrites key enrichment activities including school theater productions, field trips, robotics team participation, and engineering and technology equipment that extend classroom learning.

Operational Continuity for School Programs

Provided ongoing financial support that helps maintain core non-budgeted programs and staffing needs, preserving program continuity through recent school years.

At a glance

Total assets: $123K
Annual revenue: $663K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-1146491
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.columbiasecondary.org/get-involved/friends-of-css
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Identified on Columbia Secondary School’s official website as the school’s charitable 501(c)(3) partner responsible for fundraising and program support.

Registered nonprofit organization with federal EIN 26-1146491 and listed in nonprofit databases and municipal grant records.

Named recipient of local discretionary/municipal funding and community sponsorships to support educational programming and student activities.

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