named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Elementary Program
Montessori and nature-based learning for children ages 5-11, including Great Explorers (5-7) and Great Creators (8-11), with hands-on exploration and forest school activities.
Micro-economies
Student-run businesses where middle schoolers earn and manage funds for community activities, fostering financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
Middle School Program
Alternative Montessori education for grades 6-12 focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, micro-economies, and real-world skills; meets Monday-Thursday.
Peace Project
Student-generated and organized service-learning initiative promoting empathy, social responsibility, and community engagement with people and animals in need.
Summer Programs
Five one-week summer sessions for ages 5-11 featuring themed weeks including Montessori Week, Culinary Arts, Natural Wonders, and Water Week.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Deliver service-learning and community action programsImplements student-led service-learning initiatives such as the Peace Project and the Community Action Service (CAS) program, which require student participation in real-world service activities to foster social responsibility, empathy, and civic engagement.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host community-building events and enrollment activitiesOrganizes annual community events such as a pancake breakfast and program picnic to welcome students and families, build relationships, and foster community. Also conducts individual student and parent meetings before the school year and hosts open houses to inform families about programs.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Offer specialized project-based learning programsProvides project-based learning opportunities including the Homo Faber program, in which students study human innovation and create original inventions, and an Independent Study program that allows students to pursue self-directed learning projects.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Operate student-run micro-economies and entrepreneurial programsRuns micro-economy programs in which middle and high school students collectively earn and manage money through activities such as selling pies and making key chains, and supports students in starting and building their own businesses, providing real-life entrepreneurial experience and financial literacy education.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide Montessori education programs for children and adolescentsOffers structured Montessori education programs for students ages 5–18, including elementary, middle, and high school levels, with self-directed learning, hands-on academic instruction, and individualized attention. Programs include core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, geography, history, and physical education, delivered in small class sizes limited to 10 students per program.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Provide summer enrichment programsOffers a summer program with multiple week-long sessions from July to August, including themes such as Montessori review, culinary arts, natural wonders with field trips, and water-based recreation, designed to provide active, educational learning experiences for children.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$94K
Contributions & grants$2000%
Program service revenue$92K98%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-23K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Caffaro | Officer | 40 | $21K |
board members · 4
- Evan Rosenfield — Trustee
- Nina Johnson — Trustee
- Santino Johnson — Trustee
- Thomas Ackerson — Trustee
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- North American Montessori Teachers Association Partner — Provides Montessori Adolescent Studies training for staff.
- Vitality Bowl Partner — Co-hosts enrollment events with Great Work Montessori Program at its location in Wappingers Falls, NY, offering waived admission fees and free menu items to enrolling families.
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.
- Economic Independence Through Student-Run Micro-Economiesmethodology: micro_economy_educationBy involving adolescents in earning their tuition through student-run businesses, the organization cultivates financial responsibility and economic independence because real-world economic participation reinforces accountability and life skills.
- Experiential and Nature-Based Learning for Stewardshipmethodology: nature_based_learningBy integrating direct outdoor experiences and hands-on scientific exploration, students develop ecological understanding and long-term environmental stewardship because engagement with nature fosters intrinsic curiosity and responsibility.
- Holistic and Peace-Centered Development Through Community and Servicemethodology: education_for_peaceBy combining service-learning, project-based work, and a peace-centered curriculum, students develop social awareness and belonging because authentic community engagement fosters moral and emotional growth aligned with Montessori’s vision of education for peace.
- Individualized Pace and Personalized Learning Pathwaysmethodology: individualized_learningBy tailoring instruction to each student’s pace, interests, and abilities through individualized planning and small classes, the organization fosters deeper engagement and goal achievement because learning is aligned with developmental needs.
- Montessori-Based Self-Directed Learningmethodology: montessori_educationBy using hands-on Montessori materials and self-directed exploration, students develop inner discipline, willpower, and self-worth because the method prioritizes autonomy and concrete experience over rote instruction.