irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0The School believes that healthy meals are an important part of a child's day. Breakfast and lunch are delivered and served every day.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Logic Stage Curriculum (6th–8th Grade)
Classical curriculum focused on history, religion, literature, Latin, logic, and the arts, structured around the themes of Ancient, Christendom, and New World history.
Nature Studies
Interdisciplinary study combining science, philosophy, and theology to explore living organisms, human uniqueness, and the natural world as God’s creation.
Touchstones Program
Weekly Socratic discussions using philosophical and literary texts to develop critical thinking, listening, and respectful dialogue among students and teachers.
Upper Grammar Stage Curriculum (3rd–5th Grade)
Foundational program emphasizing Medieval, Modern, and American history, integrated with Catholic theology, literature, and moral formation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Delivers classical liberal arts education to Pre-K through 8th grade studentsOffers a classical liberal arts curriculum grounded in Catholic tradition for students in the Rochester area, integrating subjects such as ancient civilizations, Latin, literature, mathematics, and religious education. The program serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Facilitates weekly Socratic inquiry through Touchstones discussionsConducts weekly Touchstones discussions for students in grades 3–8 to develop critical thinking, dialogue, and Socratic inquiry skills, involving both students and teachers.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Hosts educational and community eventsOrganizes public presentations and events such as a talk by Dr. Ray Guarendi on parenting and grandparenting, and an inclusive summer camp offering pinewood derby building, sensory-friendly arts and crafts, and LEGO-based STEM challenges for nearly 30 campers.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers extracurricular clubs and enrichment programsRuns a variety of after-school and co-curricular programs including a K–2 basketball club, a 6-week after-school club for games and fundamentals, a yearbook creation program, student journalism, chess instruction, and a creative problem-solving program focused on long-term projects and spontaneous challenges.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provides daily meals as part of educational programOffers daily breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in its school program, supporting student well-being and participation in learning.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Provides weekly specialty instruction for pre-kindergarten studentsOffers weekly library, physical education, music, nature walks, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd faith formation for pre-kindergarten students as part of a holistic early childhood curriculum.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recognized for academic and leadership excellenceStudents earned 11 awards on the National Latin Exam, including multiple gold and silver medals; top performers scored significantly above the national average. The school received the Raising Rochester Leadership Award for fostering leadership culture.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.57M
Contributions & grants$712K45%
Program service revenue$837K53%
Investment income$3080%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$923K
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$870K
Investments$0
Liabilities$510K
Net assets$1.12M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Follaco | Headmaster/Ex-offico | 39 | $96K |
board members · 14
- Anthony Di Tucci — 1st Vice Chair
- Benjamin Anderson — Secretary
- Brian Growney — Treasurer
- Christine Vargas — Governor
- Colleen Richards — Governor
- Father Michael Mayer — Governor
- Fred Conway — Governor
- John Hayes — Governor
- Mark Peterson — Governor
- Michael Gallagher — Governor
- Paula Belemjian — 2nd Vice Chair
- Richard Schickler — Governor
- Robert Ingrassio — Governor
- Robert Schick — President
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 13WHAM Partner — Local news partner that covered and promoted the summer camp event.
- Bishop Kearney Partner — Joint athletic teams are fielded in partnership with Bishop Kearney.
- Blessed Virgin Mary Partner — Devotion to Our Lady, Help of Christians, as a guiding spiritual presence in the educational mission.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Partner — Implements the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for faith formation in pre-kindergarten students.
- Dr. Ray Guarendi Partner — Speaker invited to present on parenting and grandparenting at the school.
- Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Partner — Partner organization that selected St. John Bosco Schools for a national School Spotlight program.
- LightHeart Institute Partner — Recognized St. John Bosco Schools with the Raising Rochester Leadership Award.
- St. Jerome Academy Network — Uses curriculum developed by St. Jerome Academy's Education Plan with permission
- St. Jerome Academy Partner — Collaborates on curriculum development; uses the Education Plan of St. Jerome Academy
- St. Jerome Academy Partner — Collaborates with St. Jerome Academy by using curriculum objectives developed by the St. Jerome Curriculum Group.
- St. Jerome Curriculum Group Partner — Collaborates with St. Jerome Curriculum Group to develop curriculum objectives
- St. Jerome’s Church Partner — After-school athletic practices are conducted through St. Jerome’s Church.
- St. Kateri Latin Mass Community Partner — Community where the school's president served as a volunteer faith formation coordinator.
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.
- Integration of Faith Across Disciplinesmethodology: faith_integrated_curriculumBy framing all subjects—science, history, art, and literature—within a theologically coherent worldview, we unify knowledge and moral purpose because students learn to see truth, beauty, and goodness as interconnected expressions of divine order.
- Moral Exemplar Education Through Saints and Heroesmethodology: moral_exemplar_educationBy studying the lives of saints and historical heroes as models of virtue, we shape student character because concrete examples of moral courage and holiness inspire emulation and internalize ethical ideals more effectively than abstract instruction.
- Preventive System of Education Based on Reason, Religion, and Charitymethodology: preventive_system_of_educationBy proactively guiding student behavior through relational correction, reason, and spiritual formation rather than punitive measures, we foster internalized moral development because trust and relationship are more effective than coercion in forming virtuous character.
- Socratic Inquiry for Intellectual and Moral Developmentmethodology: socratic_inquiryBy using Socratic inquiry to engage students in philosophical and literary texts, we develop critical thinking and collaborative understanding because structured dialogue fosters attentiveness, humility, and moral reasoning in a communal learning context.
- Whole-Person Formation in Faith-Based Educationmethodology: whole_person_formationBy integrating spiritual, academic, and personal development within a Catholic framework, we cultivate the whole person—mind, body, and soul—because this alignment with faith strengthens moral character and deepens lifelong engagement with learning and community.