irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $542KSUMMER PROGRAM: PROVIDES DAYCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
- #2 $157KEXTENDED DAY PROGRAM: PROVIDES DAYCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WHO REMAIN ON THE PREMISES BEYOND NORMAL CLASSROOM HOURS DUE TO WORKING PARENTS, ETC.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Extended Day Program
Provides childcare services for students who remain on the premises beyond normal classroom hours due to working parents and other family needs
Summer Program
Provides daycare services for students during the summer months
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Administer academic programming with literacy, math, and standardized testingConducts ongoing literacy and math subject studies as core academic initiatives and administers ERB standardized tests starting in third grade. Student performance data show strong national percentile rankings in verbal, reading, math, and quantitative reasoning.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Award financial aid to enrolled studentsProvides financial aid to approximately 30% of enrolled families, awarding $667,340 in the 2025–2026 academic year to support access and affordability.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operate extended-day and summer daycare programsProvides daycare services beyond normal classroom hours and during summer months to support working families. The afterschool Horizons program offers care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Operate independent preschool through eighth-grade educational programProvides a comprehensive educational program for students from age three through grade eight, delivered in small classes with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 and average class sizes ranging from 11 to 18 students across divisions. The school maintains 45 faculty members with an average tenure of 12 years.
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Provide inclusive education curriculum focused on diversity and critical thinkingTeaches students to understand differences and navigate a diverse world through a curriculum that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The school fosters a community where diverse family experiences are affirmed and valued.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Support student life through athletics and campus facilitiesOffers 5 interscholastic sports and fields 18 athletic teams, with 75% of students participating in athletics. The campus includes a full-scale gymnasium with a climbing wall, a 475-seat professional theatre, a 16,000-square-foot enclosed playground, 40 classrooms, and a dining room with full-service kitchen.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.00M
Contributions & grants$2.15M20%
Program service revenue$8.26M75%
Investment income$354K3%
Other revenue$232K
expenses
Total expenses$8.61M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$5.23M
Grants paid out$1.18M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.03M
Cash$4.80M
Investments$8.87M
Liabilities$2.19M
Net assets$18.84M
Liquid reserves19.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RYAN KIMMET | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $278K |
| ANNIE LOTEMPIO | ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $173K |
| AMY FLETT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $121K |
board members · 20
- ALLISON JOSEPH PENDLETON — TRUSTEE
- AMY BARD — TRUSTEE
- AMY HABIB RITTLING — PRESIDENT
- BRIAN LIPKE — VICE PRESIDENT
- CARA REICH — TRUSTEE
- CAROLYN FRANK — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL WEINRIEB — TRUSTEE
- DENISHA GREEN — TRUSTEE
- HELENE MARLETTE — TRUSTEE
- JAMES OBLETZ — TRUSTEE
- KAREN ILLIG — TRUSTEE
- KARI BONARO — TRUSTEE
- MARINA O'DONNELL — TRUSTEE
- MARY BRADACH — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW MCKENNA — TRUSTEE
- RACHELLE NURSE — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT GLIDDEN — TRUSTEE
- ROGER WALCOTT — TRUSTEE
- UZMA SIDDIQUI — TRUSTEE
- VICTOR FILADORA — TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 716 Squash Partner — Serves on the Advisory Board
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Partner — Served as a member of the Board of Directors
- Buffalo State College Government — Historically connected through the Franklin School's affiliation with the Department of Pedagogy at Buffalo Normal College, now Buffalo State College.
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates Partner — Partnered with the Board of Trustees in conducting the Head of School search
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and outreach
- Horizons Partner — Afterschool program offered on campus for enrolled students.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and outreach
- NYSAIS Network — Member of the NYSAIS Board of Trustees
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
- Playground Committee Partner — Committee of members working collaboratively with the school to advance the playground initiative.
- Stephanie Katzman Partner — Admissions Director who coordinates personal tours for prospective families.
- X Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and outreach
- YouTube Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and outreach
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.
- Holistic Development Through Integrated Character and Academic Growthmethodology: holistic_educationBy integrating academic rigor with character development and social-emotional learning, we cultivate responsible, kind, and perseverant individuals, because intellectual and moral growth are interdependent in forming lifelong learners and ethical citizens.
- Inclusive Community as Foundation for Belonging and Learningmethodology: inclusive_communityBy intentionally building an inclusive, culturally responsive community that values diversity and fosters belonging, we enhance student engagement and growth, because students learn best when they feel seen, respected, and safe within a collaborative environment.
- Student-Centered, Inquiry-Driven Learningmethodology: student-centered_learningBy fostering curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, and critical questioning within a supportive environment, we develop independent, resilient thinkers who engage deeply in their learning, because students thrive when they are known, valued, and challenged as individuals.