About Tower

The Tower Foundation of Manhasset, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1991 by members of the Manhasset community to enrich the educational experience of the students of the Manhasset schools.

The Tower Foundation was created in response to a simultaneous decline in state funding to the Manhasset school district and increase in its school age population. Its goal is to raise funds from the private sector, including individuals, families and businesses, and distribute these funds as grants to Manhasset Public Schools.

The Tower Foundation is governed by an independent board of directors selected from the manhasset community. The Board works closely with the Manhasset Board of Education and each school’s administration to determine which gifts are given in order to serve the greatest number of students.

The Tower Foundation raises funds through its annual Dinner Dance and Alumni Phone-a-thon. We also host events throughout the year, including our popular Bingo Nights.

We distribute funds raised to the public schools through an Annual Gift and Teacher Enrichment Grants. Teachers may download the grant application here.