named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athletics Program
Competitive sports teams including soccer, basketball, swimming, cross country, track & field, tennis, softball, and volleyball, participating in the Independent Schools Athletic League (ISAL)
Constellation Learning
Global consortium of independent schools offering blended and online courses to Middle and Upper School students
Intersession
Annual three-day experiential learning program offering deep-dive workshops and travel opportunities, such as a trip to Yellowstone National Park for scientific research immersion
Upper School Arts Program
K-12 arts curriculum with electives in visual and performing arts including theater, dance, ceramics, graphic design, music composition, and stage/set design
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Conduct campus expansion and facility developmentConstructing a new gymnasium building at the Shore Road campus, which will provide a dedicated home court and ten additional classrooms; groundbreaking occurred in 2024 with completion expected in winter 2026–2027.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive arts education programsOffers studio-based and elective arts programs in visual art, music, theater, ceramics, woodworking, graphic design, music composition, band, chorus, and theater arts, emphasizing creativity, the artistic process, and student expression through finished works.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate community service initiativesEngages students in school-wide community service projects selected by students themselves to cultivate social responsibility and civic engagement.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host admissions outreach eventsConducts Open Houses, small group information sessions, and virtual one-on-one meetings with the Admissions Director to engage prospective families, share school philosophy, and provide tours and Q&A opportunities.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implement social-emotional learning curriculumUses the RULER approach developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to teach emotional and social intelligence skills across all grade levels, supporting healthy relationships and personal development.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Offer experiential and field-based learning opportunitiesOrganizes educational trips such as the Upper School Winter Ecology program in Yellowstone National Park, where students participate in scientific research and hands-on environmental study.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate K–12 private school programProvides a comprehensive private education for students from kindergarten through grade 12 across Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, with developmentally responsive curricula that emphasize intellectual, social, and emotional growth. The school serves nearly 400 students at two campuses in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Organize alumni and community engagement eventsHosts an annual alumni basketball game and reception, as well as a schoolwide holiday card art contest featuring winning student artwork distributed to families, faculty, and staff.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Prepare students for college admissionGuides students toward admission to a wide range of selective colleges and universities, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Vanderbilt, and University of Michigan, among others.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Promote student autonomy and interest-based learningSupports student-driven learning through open-ended projects, flexible course selections, student-initiated clubs, and opportunities for independent exploration, fostering innovation, creativity, and practical application over rote learning.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Provide faculty professional developmentOffers professional development programs for faculty and staff focused on anti-bias education and inclusive teaching practices.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide financial aid and tuition supportOffers expanded financial aid resources, including a tuition award program for children of first responders entering Kindergarten.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Run championship athletic programsOperates a competitive athletic program for students in the Independent School Athletic League (ISAL), with recent championships in boys soccer and girls cross country. The program emphasizes team spirit, inclusivity, positive role modeling, and athletic excellence.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support international student enrollmentEnrolls students from diverse international backgrounds, including Britain, mainland China, France, Hong Kong, Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, and Venezuela, contributing to a globally inclusive school community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$21.31M
Contributions & grants$1.97M9%
Program service revenue$17.90M84%
Investment income$527K2%
Other revenue$912K
expenses
Total expenses$18.89M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$13.13M
Grants paid out$1.34M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.52M
Cash$5.63M
Investments$8.51M
Liabilities$26.97M
Net assets$16.54M
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHARLES FASANO | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $445K |
| CHRIS NUESELL | UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $241K |
| SABINA CLIFFORD | BUSINESS MANAGER | 40 | $239K |
| JOHN KUGLER | DIR. BRIDGE PROGRAM- UPPER | 40 | $211K |
| KATHERINE GEORGE | LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $209K |
| JULIE MAYRING | DIRECTOR OF THE MIDDLE SCH | 40 | $199K |
board members · 9
- ALBERT SOLECKI — SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
- AMAR KUCHINAD — TRUSTEE
- ANDREA SAADI — TRUSTEE
- DIANE BAKER — TRUSTEE
- JASON CALACANIS — TREASURER
- PERRY VAIS — TRUSTEE
- RALPH FASANO — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT TOWNLEY — CHAIR
- VINCENT THEURER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Alan Bernstein Partner — Director of Development leading outreach for the gym construction campaign
- Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education Partner — Adjunct professor appointment in education.
- Hunter College Partner — Adjunct professor appointment in education.
- Independent School Athletic League Network — Member of the Independent School Athletic League (ISAL) for interscholastic competition.
- Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York Network — Bay Ridge Prep is a member of ISAAGNY, an association supporting independent school admissions in the greater New York area.
- Independent Schools Athletic League Partner — Competes in athletic championships and tournaments
- International Student Program (ISP) Partner — Program that supports international students at Bay Ridge Prep.
- Lehman College Partner — Adjunct professor appointment in education.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Government — Served on accreditation commission to evaluate and guide independent schools.
- Ravenna Partner — Partner platform used for admissions account creation, registration for events, and submission of teacher assessments and documents.
- Shore Road Parks Conservancy Partner — Founding board member and current president, leading capital projects and community events in Bay Ridge parks.
- Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Partner — Collaborates with Bay Ridge Prep to implement the RULER approach to social-emotional learning.
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.
- Character Development Through Integrated Athletics and Emotional Intelligence Trainingmethodology: character_development_through_sportsBy embedding character growth, self-awareness, and social responsibility in both athletic programs and structured emotional intelligence curricula like RULER, the school builds socially responsible individuals because physical, emotional, and ethical development are reinforced across multiple domains.
- Experiential and Inquiry-Based Learning for Transferable Competenciesmethodology: experiential_learningBy prioritizing project-based, inquiry-driven, and real-world applied learning over rote memorization, the school develops deeper critical thinking and collaborative skills because students engage in problem-solving and knowledge application in meaningful contexts.
- Identity-Affirming and Equity-Centered Community Developmentmethodology: equity_lens_educationBy using an equity lens in curriculum design and creating spaces for identity exploration and cross-cultural engagement, the school fosters inclusion and global competence because students develop self-awareness, navigate complex identities, and learn from diverse perspectives in a structured, supportive environment.
- Student-Centered Learning with Social-Emotional Foundationmethodology: student_centered_learningBy designing education around students' individual strengths, interests, and diverse learning styles—and integrating social-emotional learning as foundational—the school increases engagement, self-efficacy, and ownership of learning because students feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore.