WHAT is the Annual Fund?The Annual Fund is our largest PTA fundraising campaign of the year. Over 50% of the PTA annual revenue comes from Annual Fund donations. With your contributions last year, we were able to directly fund the enrichment programs listed in this graph. This year, we took things a step further and found programs with strong virtual presence to help continue to provide our kids an enriched experience of quality and variety.Unfortunately, since the DOE budget does not cover the costs of such enrichment programs, Your financial support is crucial to maintain the amazing educational experience our families expect and our children deserve! Your contributions go directly to fund these programs which maximize each PS33 child’s academic, creative and emotional growth! Our Annual Fund also enables us to have great community building events such as our Multicultural Night, Fall-o-ween, Talent Show, Movie Nights and many others.For the 2024-2025 academic year, our goal is to raise $200,000.WHY is the Annual Fund crucial to our children’s education?With your support we can make PS33 the best! The vast majority of funds the NYC DOE allocates to each school provide only basic educational and capital needs, and every year the city struggles with significant budget shortfalls. The Annual Fund assists in providing a well-rounded education that includes athletics, theater, dance, science/STEM and arts programs.HOW MUCH should I give?The recommended tax-deductible donation is $550 per child. But this “recommended” donation is just that — a recommendation. Please give what you can and consider giving more if your means allows. Our goal is for every PS33 family to participate at any level resulting in the school’s 100% participation. We need your support to meet our budgeted expenses and to help increase the school’s participation rate, which will consequently make PS33 a better candidate for grant proposals. Annual Fund participation is a characteristic that family-body organizations and politicians look for when deciding where to allocate grant money.