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FRIENDS OF THE GATEWAY SCHOOLS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133122312 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gatewayschool.org
revenue
$194K
expenses
$405K
net assets
$0
employees
4
volunteers
17
program ratio
6%
mission · from form 990

FRIENDS OF THE GATEWAY SCHOOLS RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GATEWAY SCHOOL OF NEW YORK, THE GATEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND GSNY PROPERTIES, INC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Gateway School is an independent K-8 day school in New York City serving bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits, such as dyslexia and ADHD. The school provides individualized, multisensory instruction to develop skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates prepared for mainstream academic and social settings. Founded in 1964, it enrolls approximately 160 students from across the New York metropolitan area.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Extracurricular offerings including athletics and enrichment activities available from 3:30–4:30 p.m., with athletics often extending later.
Classroom Language Dynamics
Instructional framework developed by Dr. Lydia Soifer to support language development for students with language impairments and attention deficits.
Hochman Method Writing Instruction
Systematic writing instruction used across all subjects, taught in dedicated writing classes and reinforced throughout the curriculum.
Lower School (Ages 5–11)
Ungraded program for students ages 5 to 11 focusing on individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math with low student-to-teacher ratios and integrated therapeutic support.
Middle School (Grades 6–8, Ages 11–14)
Graded program continuing multisensory, direct instruction with advisory groups of 8–10 students and subject-specific regrouping for core academics.
Orton-Gillingham-Based Reading Program
Structured literacy instruction beginning with Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) and progressing to reading comprehension strategies tailored for students with dyslexia and language delays.
Singapore Math Adapted Curriculum
Math program adapted for students with language and executive function challenges, supplemented with enrichment activities.
Therapy Services
Integrated in-class and small-group instruction in language therapy, occupational therapy, and social development to support academic and interpersonal growth.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Special Education Support Services 2 activities
    • Developing and disseminating instructional approaches for students with learning disabilities
      Creates, refines, and shares effective, research-validated teaching methods and curricula for students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits, originating from the school’s educational model and expanded through community engagement initiatives such as the strategic plan 'The Gateway Difference'.
    • Operating a K–8 special education day school for neurodiverse students
      Provides individualized, multisensory academic instruction to approximately 160 students in grades K–8 with language-based learning differences and ADHD, featuring small class sizes averaging 8–11 students and integrated language, occupational, and social-emotional therapies within the school day. The school operates on Manhattan's Upper West Side with separate Lower School (ages 5–11) and Middle School (grades 6–8) divisions.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding educational programs and operations for The Gateway School and affiliated entities
      Raises and allocates funds to support The Gateway School of New York, The Gateway Middle School, and GSNY Properties, Inc., including financial aid for families through scholarships, payment plans, and loan programs administered via third-party partners.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Managing year-round admissions and outreach for prospective families
      Conducts comprehensive admissions screenings including classroom visits and meetings with the admissions team, issues decisions within four weeks, and hosts small-group tours and virtual information sessions throughout the academic year to support enrollment.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Supporting alumni transition to mainstream education and diverse career paths
      Supports students in transitioning to mainstream educational settings and pursuing diverse careers in fields such as medicine, law, finance, education, and the arts, with over 600 graduates having successfully completed the program.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$194K
Contributions & grants$168K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$405K
Program expenses6%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising76%
Salaries & benefits$234K
Grants paid out$25K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$5.82M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves172.8 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -81.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAUREEN RYAN CFOO 3 $307K
CAROLYN SALZMAN FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL (END 6/30/20) 3 $215K
JENNIFER CHERNEY DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 40 $210K
LAURIE GRUHN HEAD OF SCHOOL (START 7/1/20) 3 $147K
board members · 17
  • AIMA RAZA — TRUSTEE
  • BENSON KUTRIEB — SECRETARY
  • CAROLINE MUTTER — TRUSTEE
  • DANIEL R LASCANO — TRUSTEE
  • JEANNE MADEJ — TRUSTEE EX OFFICIO
  • JENNIFER SERANO — TRUSTEE EX OFFICIO
  • JIM WILSON — TRUSTEE
  • JODI J SCHWARTZ — CHAIR
  • JUDINE SOMERVILLE — TRUSTEE
  • KIERAN CLAFFEY — TREASURER
  • LESLIE DE OLIVEIRA — TRUSTEE
  • LISA WOLMAN — TRUSTEE
  • MALCOLM TAUB ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • MATTHEW DONOHOE — TRUSTEE
  • POLLY S BRANDMEYER — TRUSTEE
  • TRACEY LOH — TRUSTEE
  • VARINDER SINGH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Amy Elliott Partner — Member involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Brynn Mongeon Partner — Head Teacher involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Christy M. Brockhausen Partner — Ph.D. involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Claire Flom Partner — Co-founder of The Gateway School in 1964.
  • Columbia University Teachers College Partner — Collaborated with educators from Columbia University Teachers College in the founding and development of The Gateway School.
  • Elizabeth Freidus Partner — Co-founder of The Gateway School in 1964.
  • FACTS Management Partner — Third-party service that analyzes families' financial information to support Gateway's scholarship award decisions.
  • Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc Government — Implied fiscal or governance affiliate supporting The Gateway School.
  • GSNY Properties, Inc. Partner — Supported through fundraising activities
  • Ileana Driggs Partner — Mental Health Counselor involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Jennifer Mitchell Partner — Member involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Joseph Auteberry Partner — Science Teacher involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Judine Somerville Partner — Member involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • Leadership + Design Partner — Collaborated with Leadership + Design in developing the school’s strategic plan.
  • Meghan Kelley Partner — Head Teacher and Curriculum Specialist involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • New York State Association of Independent Schools Government — Accrediting body for The Gateway School
  • Nikki Tavassoli Partner — Head Teacher involved in DEIB initiatives at Gateway School
  • The Gateway Middle School Partner — Supported through fundraising activities
  • The Gateway School of New York Partner — Supported through fundraising activities
  • Your Tuition Solution Partner — Administers payment plans and loans for families seeking financial assistance at Gateway.
  • parents Partner — Collaborates with parents as partners in student development
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Embedded Executive Functioning and Language-Integrated Learning
    methodology: embedded_executive_functioning_language_integration
    By integrating executive functioning instruction and language development across all academic classes, the organization strengthens cognitive and academic skills, because these supports are essential for students with learning differences to access curriculum and develop self-awareness.
  • Individualized, Multisensory Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners
    methodology: individualized_multisensory_instruction
    By using direct, explicit, and multisensory instruction tailored to individual students' needs, the organization supports academic and social-emotional growth and successful transition to mainstream classrooms, because this approach aligns with how neurodiverse learners best process and retain information.
  • Strength-Based, Inclusive Community Model
    methodology: strength_based_inclusive_community
    By fostering a diverse, inclusive community that emphasizes student strengths, self-advocacy, and belonging, the organization promotes long-term personal and academic success, because students thrive when supported in a respectful, connected environment that affirms their capabilities.