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THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131945827 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B24Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · episcopalschool.org
revenue
$9.1M
expenses
$7.1M
net assets
$137.3M
employees
55
volunteers
230
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A TRADITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO OFFER EACH CHILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING EDUCATION AND FOR LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Episcopal School in the City of New York is a private early childhood education institution serving children ages 2 years and 5 months to 5 years old. It provides a traditional, developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in a nurturing environment. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, community values, and preparation for lifelong education.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Chapel
Weekly gathering for children and parents to sing and hear stories reinforcing community values such as friendship, compassion, and respect.
Creative Movement
Weekly movement classes that develop physical skills, problem-solving, and social abilities through stories, games, and dance, aligned with classroom themes.
EXTRAS: Young Artists, Young Authors, Young Scientists
Trimester-rotating enrichment classes that deepen creativity, literacy, and scientific inquiry through project-based learning and portfolio development.
Library
Weekly visits to a lending library with over 4,000 titles; promotes literacy, reading engagement, and library skills, with classroom libraries available daily.
Music
Weekly music program teaching singing, rhythm, instrument exploration, and musical storytelling to build aural skills and musical confidence.
Storytelling
Weekly class using folktales and original stories to build listening, sequencing, and narrative skills through participatory storytelling.
Summer Camp
Three-week summer program for enrolled children featuring structured activities, free play, and special events like Carnival and Sprinkler Day.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Conduct admissions process including child play sessions and parent tours
      Manages an admissions process that includes child play sessions with the Director of Admissions and parent-only tours and meetings. Applications for the following school year are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis after inquiry forms are submitted.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver specialty enrichment programs in arts, literacy, and science
      Provides project-based enrichment programs including Young Artists (multi-day art projects culminating in portfolio presentations), Young Authors (creative writing and publishing), and Young Scientists (hands-on experiments using natural materials and field notebooks). These programs build creativity, literacy, and scientific inquiry skills.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate community and family engagement through events and outreach
      Hosts events such as Family Fun Day, Special Visitors’ Day, book-based community activities, and weekly chapel gatherings that include children and parents to reinforce school values and strengthen connections among students, families, and alumni. Also engages alumni through volunteer opportunities and outreach initiatives.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Host summer camp program for enrolled children
      Operates a three-week summer camp annually in June for currently enrolled students, offering daily structured activities, open-ended free play, and experiential learning in a full-day format.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offer weekly specialty classes in music, storytelling, creative movement, and library
      Provides regular specialty instruction including Music (twice weekly), Storytelling (weekly), Creative Movement (twice weekly), and Library (weekly visits to a lending library with over 4,000 titles) to enhance children’s artistic, cognitive, and physical development.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate full-day prekindergarten classes with specialized academic programming
      Runs four full-day prekindergarten classes that include specialized instruction in art, literacy, and science, with enhanced daily schedules incorporating additional academic and enrichment activities four times per week.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Provide early childhood education for children ages 2 years 5 months to 5 years
      Offers a traditional, developmentally appropriate nursery school program from mid-September to early June, serving children in weekday classes with structured schedules that support social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. The program emphasizes curiosity, responsibility, independence, and a love of learning in a nurturing environment.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.14M
Contributions & grants$1.54M17%
Program service revenue$4.94M54%
Investment income$2.71M30%
Other revenue$-51K
expenses
Total expenses$7.12M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$5.62M
Grants paid out$112K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$142.38M
Cash$9.06M
Investments$132.45M
Liabilities$5.10M
Net assets$137.29M
Liquid reserves238.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUSAN SHEAHAN DIRECTOR/HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $503K
LINDSAY DAVIS BUSINESS MANAGER 40 $262K
JESSIE LEVY PLACEMENT COORDINATOR 40 $196K
MARISA SOTO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/BUILDING MANAGER 40 $188K
CHRISTOPHER MINARICH TEACHER 40 $177K
WILLIAM GORDH TEACHER 40 $163K
board members · 15
  • ANDREA DALE — TRUSTEE
  • ANNE L DANNACHER — TRUSTEE
  • CHARLES P DURKIN III — PRESIDENT
  • CONOR S TOCHILIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEBORAH VAN ECK — TRUSTEE
  • DR AMANDA BELLOWS — TRUSTEE
  • DR SARAH DALY — TRUSTEE
  • GEORGE A WEBSTER — TRUSTEE
  • IRENE HONG EDWARDS — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN G TROIANO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KARIN A DEMASI ESQ — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL P GILBANE — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD L N WEAVER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT C DUCOMMUN — TRUSTEE
  • TODD HERLIHY — TREASURER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Blackbaud Partner — Platform used for school website and content management
  • Early Steps Network — Auxiliary member organization
  • Episcopal Church Network — Member of the Episcopal Church network, reflecting its faith-based educational mission.
  • Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York Network — Member organization
  • National Association of Episcopal Schools Network — Member organization
  • National Association of Independent Schools Network — Member organization
  • New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Accredited member organization
  • Parents League of New York Network — Member organization
  • THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK Network — Chapel program is a core component of the school's community life since its founding
  • parent volunteers Partner — Parents participate in the library program by volunteering during class visits.
strategies · 5

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.

  • City as Classroom for Experiential Learning
    methodology: city_as_classroom
    By using New York City’s urban environment as an extension of the classroom, children gain authentic, hands-on learning experiences because real-world contexts deepen engagement and make abstract concepts concrete.
  • Holistic Early Childhood Development
    methodology: holistic_early_childhood_development
    By balancing social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, the school builds strong foundational skills for lifelong learning because integrated growth across domains supports resilience, self-image, and academic readiness.
  • Inclusive Community Through Celebration of Differences
    methodology: inclusivity_through_celebration_of_differences
    By intentionally celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences, children develop belonging and mutual respect because recognizing difference as valuable strengthens community cohesion and identity safety.
  • Play-Based Learning with Structured Instruction
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By combining open-ended free play with developmentally staged direct instruction, children develop inquiry, exploration, and age-appropriate cognitive skills because active engagement through play deepens learning and supports developmental readiness.
  • Values-Based Moral Education Through Narrative
    methodology: narrative_based_moral_education
    By using retold Bible stories and global folktales, children learn moral values such as compassion and friendship because narrative-based learning makes abstract ethical concepts tangible and relatable for young learners.