irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.25MTHE STONY BROOK SCHOOL LAUNCHED GRAVITAS IN 2020. GRAVITAS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL AND PROVIDES ONLINE ACCESS TO THE STONY BROOK EDUCATION THROUGH AN ONLINE DELIVERY. IN FY24 AND FY25, RESPECTFULLY, GRAVITAS PLUS & SBS FLEX WERE CREATED TO GIVE GRAVITAS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HYBRID EXPERIENCE AT SBS.
- #2 $703KTHE STONY BROOK SCHOOL OFFERS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SPORTS, WHICH INCLUDES A MARINE/SAILING PROGRAM, CLUBS, WELLNESS SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL LIFE FOR THE BOARDING STUDENTS, AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Character in Action
Grade-specific moral formation program that cultivates core virtues—such as courage, temperance, justice, and hope—through experiential learning, service, and advisory activities.
Gravitas
Online college preparatory program offering full-time, part-time, and hybrid options for middle and high school students, extending The Stony Brook School’s curriculum and character education through virtual learning.
Passion Academies
Specialized programs allowing students to explore and pursue individual interests and talents in focused academic or creative areas.
Summer Boarding Programs
Residential summer programs providing academic and character development opportunities for students before college, combining college prep with on-campus experiences.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Deliver financial aid to a significant portion of the student bodyProvided over $3.9 million in financial aid during the 2019-2020 school year, supporting 41% of enrolled students.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implement character development through experiential learningIntegrates character development across curriculum, mentoring, coaching, and residential life, including grade-specific Character in Action mini-courses that teach virtues via wilderness adventures, vision and service trips, and assessments.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Maintain alumni network for former studentsOperates an alumni network to sustain lifelong connections with graduates.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offer advanced and dual credit academic coursesProvides 17 advanced and dual credit courses to enhance college readiness and academic rigor.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate extracurricular programs in athletics, arts, and residential lifeOffers diverse programs in visual arts, music, and theater; a marine/sailing athletic program; wellness services; clubs; and student activities, with residential life support for boarding students.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Operate specialized Passion AcademiesRuns 4 specialized Passion Academies to provide focused, interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Provide college preparatory education with integrated character and spiritual developmentThe Stony Brook School offers a rigorous academic curriculum with small class sizes and dedicated faculty to foster critical thinking, college preparation, and spiritual growth, integrating Christian faith through chapel services, Bible studies, and a senior seminar on Faith and Culture. This education is delivered on campus and through Gravitas, its online learning program launched in 2020, with hybrid options (Gravitas Plus and SBS Flex) introduced in FY24 and FY25.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Provide summer education and enrichment programsOffers summer programs including academic classes, sports, marine programs, computer courses, and residential and online options over a six-week period.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34.07M
Contributions & grants$4.96M15%
Program service revenue$26.78M79%
Investment income$2.06M6%
Other revenue$258K
expenses
Total expenses$29.61M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$13.89M
Grants paid out$5.63M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$81.82M
Cash$17.73M
Investments$22.16M
Liabilities$12.75M
Net assets$69.07M
Liquid reserves16.2 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOSHUA CRANE | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 60 | $521K |
| PAULINE W BEROL | CFO / ASST. TREASURER | 50 | $252K |
| LUKE HEYWOOD | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 50 | $229K |
| WILL LINGLE | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 50 | $220K |
| SEAN RILEY | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 50 | $214K |
| MARCIN WISNIEWSKI | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES | 40 | $131K |
| ALYSSA ORRANTIA | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS-GRAVITAS | 40 | $131K |
board members · 15
- BRADLEY KIRK — SECRETARY (PART YEAR)
- BRUCE D BOHUNY — TRUSTEE
- BRYAN CHO — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
- CHRISTOPHER LEVY — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
- DOUGLAS KIRK — SECRETARY
- ELAINE M KANAS — VICE-CHAIRPERSON
- IAN HAYNES — TREASURER (PART YEAR)
- JAIME TURTON — TRUSTEE
- JEFF BRETT — TRUSTEE
- KRISTIN BOCK — TRUSTEE
- LYNN SWANER — TRUSTEE
- PAUL W COTY III — TRUSTEE
- S MICHAEL KOH — PRESIDENT & CHAIRPERSON
- SHARON A BOTTOMLEY — TRUSTEE
- WENDELYNE HORST MURPHY — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Advancement Office Partner — Handles donor stewardship, gift processing, and advancement operations for The Stony Brook School.
- The Stony Brook School Network — Gravitas operates as an online extension of The Stony Brook School.
- The Stony Brook School Network — Member of independent college preparatory schools network emphasizing character and faith-based education
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.
- Character Before Careermethodology: character_before_careerBy prioritizing character development—such as integrity, empathy, and leadership—alongside academic rigor, the school produces responsible leaders and lifelong servants, because moral formation is foundational to meaningful achievement and societal contribution.
- Faith-Integrated Character Formationmethodology: faith-integration-with-autonomyBy integrating Christian teachings into education while respecting individual spiritual autonomy, the school fosters moral and spiritual growth because students engage more authentically when belief is invited rather than imposed, leading to deeper personal formation.
- Relational Discipleship and Moral Exemplarsmethodology: moral_exemplarsBy embedding character formation through personal relationships with faculty and exposure to moral exemplars in life, literature, and history, the school cultivates virtue because students imitate what they love and are shaped by those they trust.