irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $585KGrants made to elementary and high schools outside the seven NY school network for scholarships, academic and enrichment programs and general operating support.
- #2 $2.23MThe Partnership provides administrative, educational and operational services to four PreK - 8th grade schools governed by the Diocese of Cleveland, which serve a high percentage of families who cannot afford the rigorous, faith-based school options they seek. The Partnership provides both human and financial resources to deliver that rigorous education, grounded in content, character, and faith, to its students. The Partnership also funds capital improvements made to the school buildings.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
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activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Deliver knowledge-rich, character-integrated curriculumImplements a structured academic program that includes phonics-based literacy, early instruction in history, geography, and Catholic faith, science education with textual and hands-on learning, and a pathway to Algebra 1 by eighth grade. Writing is taught as a tool for thinking, and daily character and values education is embedded from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Fund scholarships and academic programs for schools outside the direct networkProvides financial support in the form of scholarships, academic and enrichment programming, and general operating funds to elementary and high schools beyond its own managed network, as reported in IRS-990 filings.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Implement community and family engagement programsRuns mentoring initiatives such as the Stand Together Dads Mentoring Program and hosts cultural events like Juneteenth celebrations to strengthen community ties and integrate diverse histories into school life.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate Catholic elementary schools in underserved urban communitiesManages a network of Catholic PreK–8th grade schools in the Bronx, Harlem, Cleveland, and Toledo, providing free private education focused on academic excellence, character development, and long-term student success. The organization operates seven schools in New York and four in Cleveland, with plans and expansions reflecting ongoing operational commitment.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provide administrative and operational support to partner schoolsOffers centralized administrative, educational, and operational services—including capital improvements—to partner schools in the Diocese of Cleveland, leveraging economies of scale to enhance efficiency and resource utilization.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Support student transitions to high-performing high schools and collegeProvides guidance and preparation for students to gain admission to top-tier high schools and prepares them for long-term academic success, including college readiness. Alumni report successful transitions and lasting impact from their education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.91M
Contributions & grants$8.81M81%
Program service revenue$266K2%
Investment income$1.83M17%
Other revenue$620
expenses
Total expenses$22.11M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$5.63M
Grants paid out$13.60M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.48M
Cash$4.10M
Investments$27.95M
Liabilities$1.62M
Net assets$33.86M
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -60.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Jill Kafka | Former Executive Director | 40 | $398K |
| Kathleen Porter-Magee | Superintendent | 40 | $397K |
| Kathleen Quirk | Chief of Staff | 40 | $287K |
| George Grenier | Director of Facilities | 40 | $234K |
| Molly Ann Smith | Assist Superintendent | 40 | $231K |
| Christian Dallavis | Assist Superintendent | 40 | $204K |
| Angela Larson | CFO | 40 | $196K |
| Maria Ventresca | VP of Operations | 40 | $187K |
| Kristen Gengaro | Executive Director | 40 | $161K |
board members · 16
- Alicia Hammarskjold — Trustee
- Amandine Freidheim — Trustee
- Amy M Stevens — President
- Bonnie B Himmelman — Trustee
- Brendan Gallagher — Trustee
- Brian Regan — Trustee
- Cecelia Greene — Trustee
- Charles P Durkin Jr — Trustee
- Clemence Von Mueffling — Trustee
- Donald J Herdrich — Treasurer
- Fr Donald P Oleksiak — Trustee
- Frank O'Linn — Trustee
- Frank Porcelli — Trustee
- Helen Lowe — Trustee
- Jane B O'Connell — Secretary
- Jane Martinez Dowling — Trustee
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Archdiocese of New York Partner — Provides governance and collaboration for seven Catholic elementary schools supported by Partnership Schools.
- CBS Partner — Featured a Partnership Schools student's virtual piano lessons during the pandemic
- Catholic Community Foundation Partner — Administers the Angel Scholarship Fund, through which donations to support specific schools can be made.
- Catholic Schools NY Network — Member of the Catholic Schools NY network.
- Denihan Foundation Funder — Provided a $2 million grant to Partnership Schools.
- Diocese of Cleveland Partner — Collaborates with Partnership Schools to operate and support PreK–8th grade Catholic schools through administrative, educational, and financial resources.
- EWTN Partner — Featured Our Lady Queen of Angels School
- Harlem Times Partner — Featured Sandy Grant and students from St. Mark School
- Holy Name Elementary Partner — School joining the Partnership Schools network in Cleveland.
- Metro Catholic Community Partner — Collaborates with the Metro Catholic Community, as evidenced by leadership placement.
- Mission Uncrossable Partner — Partner organization supporting the work of Partnership Schools.
- National Catholic Register Partner — Featured a Partnership-Cleveland family
- New York Daily News Partner — Featured commentary by Darla Romfo on Sacred Heart School
- New York Post Partner — Highlighted analysis by Kathleen Porter-Magee
- Queen of Apostles School Partner — School joining the Partnership Schools network in Toledo.
- Rolling Slots Partner — Recognized for continued support and assistance to Partnership Schools.
- Rosary Cathedral School Partner — School joining the Partnership Schools network in Toledo.
- Stone Vegas Partner — Recognized for continued support and assistance to Partnership Schools.
- Yass Prize Network — Partnership Schools named as an Alumni Award winner within the Yass Prize network.
- visionary philanthropy Funder — Provides funding that supports the organization's school management and revitalization efforts.
strategies · 4
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.
- Networked Catholic School Model with Operational Autonomymethodology: innovative_school_managementBy combining economies of scale in philanthropy and operations with school-level autonomy, we improve educational outcomes in underserved communities because centralized support reduces costs and enables sustainability, while local control allows schools to adapt to community needs and maintain mission alignment.
- School Revitalization for Long-Term Sustainabilitymethodology: school-revitalizationBy intervening in struggling urban Catholic schools with comprehensive academic and operational transformation, we achieve long-term sustainability because targeted support in governance, finance, and instruction enables historically rooted schools to remain viable and impactful in underserved communities.
- Science-of-Reading and Knowledge-Building Curriculummethodology: science_of_readingBy implementing a structured literacy approach grounded in the "Science of Reading" and an integrated knowledge-building curriculum, we build student comprehension and literacy because this evidence-based foundation in phonics, fluency, and background knowledge accelerates learning and prepares students for academic rigor.
- Values-Infused Whole-Child Educationmethodology: whole-child_educationBy integrating moral, intellectual, and spiritual development within a faith-centered culture grounded in shared beliefs and core values, we foster student completeness and community stability because this holistic approach shapes behavior, decision-making, and long-term success in a cohesive, identity-driven environment.