Alumni & Friends has many programs for students based on merit and/or need that provide over $200,000 in support for outside classes and lessons, summer study, extra-curricular enrichment activities, graduation fees, and studio-related supplies and equipment.
A&F also provides annual funding and in kind donations of $250,000 to the school for performances, equipment and supplies, master classes, guest artists, and an instrument repair shop.
| Equipment and Supplies |
$150,000 | Cameras, video equipment, instruments, specialized studio equipment, etc. |
| Student Awards | $135,000 | From funds created by donors to reward talent and help students with financial need |
| TSAI | $80,000 | Talented Students in the Arts Initiative (TSAI). A fund created by A&F, the Doris Duke and Surdna Foundations for master classes and arts enrichment |
| Summer Study | $30,000 | Provides grants to students with financial need for summer programs |
| Studio Grants | $22,500 | Provides supplies and equipment to the studios |
| Mini Grants | $10,000 | Provides small grants for clubs and after-school enrichment activities |
| Graduation Fees | $8,000 | Pays graduation fees for seniors with financial need |
| Annual Musical | $7,500 | Support for the annual musical |
| Instrument Repair | $6,000 | Provides funding for LaGuardia’s on-site instrument repair shop |
| Total |
$ 449,000 | |