irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $841KTHE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS THE SCHOOL'S SUMMER DAY CAMP, WHICH RUNS EVERY JULY AND IS AVAILABLE TO BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 2 TO 14. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF LIVELY, YET RELAXED SUMMER FUN. APPROXIMATELY 517 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN THE YEAR ENDED 6/30/2025.
- #2 $71KTHE EAST WOODS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS "EXTENDED PROGRAMS" ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES NURSERY THROUGH FOURTH AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENRICH BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM THROUGH DAILY PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER "LUNCH BUNCH" IS THE EXTENDED PROGRAM OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES NURSERY THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS DAILY PLANNED ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PLAY AND SOCIALIZATION SUCH AS YOGA, DANCE & MOVEMENT, ART FOR FUN, AND MINI SPORTS PROGRAMS. THE EXTENDED PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FOURTH, "AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENTS", OFFERS CLASSES IN FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, SPORTS, AND NATURE EXPLORATION. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AS WELL AS ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Extended Programs (After-School Enrichments)
After-school enrichment programs for students in nursery through fourth grade, including "Lunch Bunch" for younger children and "After-School Enrichments" for K–4, offering activities in fine and performing arts, sports, nature exploration, yoga, dance, and socialization.
Multicultural Community Program
Student-led initiative that celebrates diverse cultures through presentations by parents, faculty, and guest speakers on countries including Haiti, India, Japan, China, Cuba, Barbados, Colombia, and the UK, promoting intercultural awareness and inclusion.
Summer Camp Program
Summer day camp running in July for boys and girls ages 2 to 14, featuring daily activities and special events focused on fun and engagement. Served approximately 517 students in the year ended June 30, 2025.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Conduct signature academic and experiential learning tripsFacilitates signature trips that deepen curriculum understanding and expose students to new perspectives, complementing classroom learning with real-world experiences.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver Pre-Nursery through Eighth Grade educationProvides a comprehensive academic program for students from Pre-Nursery through Eighth Grade, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and individualized support to prepare students for successful transition to high-performing secondary schools. The curriculum includes ability-based math placement and integrates social-emotional learning, speech and language therapy, and behavioral interventions.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Foster leadership and community engagementDevelops student leadership through Student Council and eighth-grade leadership roles, promotes community service benefiting the greater community, and cultivates belonging through initiatives like the Multicultural Community program, which features student-led cultural presentations on Japanese, Chinese, Bajan, and local historical heritage.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host family and school community eventsOrganizes annual and recurring events to engage families and strengthen school community ties, including Kindergarten “Queen/King Bee Day,” Third Grade State Fair, Upper School musical, All School Family BBQ, Parents' Visiting Day, Holiday Bazaar & Pancake Breakfast, Halloween Parade, and bi-monthly “Head of the Table” parent-child lunches.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer day campRuns an annual summer day camp serving approximately 400–520 children ages 2 to 14 each July, with consistent operation documented from 2022 through 2025.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide arts, athletics, and enrichment programsOffers robust programs in the arts (chorus, drama, band, visual arts), competitive athletics emphasizing sportsmanship, after-school enrichment for nursery through fourth grade, and signature cultural experiences such as Broadway theater trips and New York City excursions to broaden student perspectives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.99M
Contributions & grants$1.40M14%
Program service revenue$7.82M78%
Investment income$389K4%
Other revenue$383K
expenses
Total expenses$8.99M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$4.41M
Grants paid out$1.47M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.05M
Cash$3.93M
Investments$6.18M
Liabilities$4.55M
Net assets$13.50M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA KANG | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $260K |
| ALEXANDER CARTER | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $210K |
| MELISSA CEDRONE | DIR. OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS | 40 | $201K |
| LAURA SACCO | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $119K |
board members · 18
- AL NOTARNICOLA — TRUSTEE
- ALFRED AMATO — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW PRISCO — TRUSTEE
- BRAD KETCHER — CO-PRESIDENT
- CAMPBELL MCNICOL MUMFORD '06 — TRUSTEE
- CYNTHIA MURRAY — TRUSTEE
- DOUGLAS ARTHUR — CO-TREASURER
- EMILY ALESSIO — SECRETARY
- FERN SENIOR — CO-PRESIDENT
- JESSICA BRASSLER — TRUSTEE
- KATHERINE CIRELLI — TRUSTEE
- KEITH D'AGOSTINO — CO-TREASURER
- PERRY TEHRANI — TRUSTEE
- SANDRA GRAHAM — ATTORNEY
- THEODORE PANEBIANCO — VICE PRESIDENT
- VIOLA DENG — TRUSTEE
- VIRGINIA RICHMAN — TRUSTEE
- WENDY LATTIBEAUDIERE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Brian & Debbie Sweeney Partner — Parents of multiple East Woods School alumni who provided a testimonial about the school's impact on their children.
- Oyster Bay Historical Society Partner — Collaborated with East Woods School on a student presentation about David Carll
- Scarborough Reading Rope Partner — Implements the Scarborough Reading Rope model in reading instruction.
- excellent secondary schools Partner — Graduates are accepted into and sought after by high-performing secondary schools.
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.
- Experiential and Holistic Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_and_holistic_learningBy integrating experiential learning, interdisciplinary curriculum, and holistic literacy development (e.g., via the Scarborough Reading Rope and Arts & Letters program), the school deepens student understanding and engagement because hands-on, connected learning fosters stronger cognitive and emotional retention.
- Family and Faculty as Educational Partnersmethodology: family_centered_educationBy engaging families as essential partners and supporting faculty as lifelong learners aligned with institutional values, the school strengthens educational continuity and culture because cohesive adult communities model commitment and provide stable, nurturing conditions for student growth.
- Personalized, Developmentally-Sensitive Educationmethodology: personalized_learning_in_small_class_environmentBy using small classes, ability-based placement, and collaborative support systems, the school meets students at their developmental level because individualized pacing and targeted academic challenge maintain engagement, build confidence, and optimize learning outcomes.
- Values-Integrated Character and Community Developmentmethodology: values_based_character_educationBy embedding character education, intercultural dialogue, and service-learning into daily school life, the school builds empathy, social responsibility, and belonging because consistent exposure to shared values (e.g., kindness, respect) in authentic contexts shapes identity and community cohesion.