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THE BERKELEY CARROLL SCHOOL
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112611384 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B200 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · berkeleycarroll.org
revenue
$67.8M
expenses
$66.2M
net assets
$60.8M
employees
541
volunteers
286
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH A DEMANDING CURRICULUM AND VIBRANT CIVIC LIFE TO STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12, WHERE DEVOTED TEACHERS CHALLENGE AND ENGAGE TALENTED STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private K-12 school in Brooklyn, New York, providing a college-preparatory education from preschool through 12th grade. The school emphasizes academic rigor, civic engagement, and student development through a vibrant arts and athletics program. It serves a diverse student body and prepares graduates for higher education at competitive colleges and universities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $716K
    THE SCHOOL OFFERS TWO SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT RUN FROM JULY THROUGH AUGUST OF EACH YEAR. ENROLLMENT FOR BOTH PROGRAMS TOTALED 872 CHILDREN IN THE FY 2024-2025 YEAR.
  2. #2 $714K
    THE SCHOOL OPERATES AN ATHLETIC CENTER THAT OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL AND WEEKEND GYM AND SWIMMING CLASSES TO ITS STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Athletic Center
Provides afterschool and weekend gym and swimming classes for students and the broader community
Summer Programs
Two summer programs offered annually from July through August, serving hundreds of children each year with academic and enrichment activities
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver hands-on experiential learning projects
      Engages students in project-based, interdisciplinary learning such as the 3rd grade oyster project and student-run initiatives like Momo's Munchies bake shop, which involved creating recipes, handmade decorations, custom currency, event staffing, cleanup, photography, and distribution of cookbooks.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Host annual school-wide ceremonies and transitions
      Organizes signature events including the annual Closing Ceremony featuring musical performances by 8th Grade Band, Orchestra, and Choir, and Arch Day celebrations that mark student advancement—particularly the transition of 4th graders to Middle School through a parade and welcome party from Carroll Street to Lincoln Place campus.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Operate PreK–12 college preparatory education program
      Provides a rigorous, joyful, and meaningful PreK–12 college preparatory education that fosters critical, ethical, and global thinking, preparing students for admission to selective colleges and successful transition to adulthood. The program emphasizes curiosity, discernment, resilience, empathy, independence, self-reliance, interdependence, and collaboration across grade levels.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Promote diversity through enrollment partnerships
      Partners with external organizations to enroll students from economically and racially diverse backgrounds, supporting inclusive access to the school’s educational program.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide athletics and physical education programs
      Offers structured physical education including biking lessons for kindergarteners and operates the Bongsoon Zubay Athletic Center, which provides afterschool and weekend gym and swimming classes for students and the broader community.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run summer programs for children
      Operates two summer programs annually from July through August, serving between 110 and 1,212 children per year, with 872 served in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
  • Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
    • Support student publications and creative expression
      Produces school publications that celebrate community voices and achievements, including a redesigned school magazine and student-led publications that showcase creativity, curiosity, and perspective across divisions.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67.80M
Contributions & grants$2.06M3%
Program service revenue$63.07M93%
Investment income$2.34M3%
Other revenue$324K
expenses
Total expenses$66.23M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$37.84M
Grants paid out$10.86M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$119.72M
Cash$11.71M
Investments$32.66M
Liabilities$58.87M
Net assets$60.85M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA WALLER PHD HEAD OF SCHOOL 60 $991K
KAREN BENSON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 60 $360K
JANE MOORE UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR 50 $316K
BRANDIE MELENDEZ-PINTI ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL 50 $294K
YABOME KABIA CASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR 50 $282K
EMILY BOYD BRUNER QUAY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT 50 $267K
STEPHEN MAK PHD ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR PROGRAM INNOVATION 50 $267K
CAROLYN MIDDLETON DIR. OF COLLEGE COUNSELLING 40 $240K
SCOTT RUBIN ASSIST. DIRECTOR OF THE UPPER SCHOOL 40 $240K
KELLY LYNETTE GRIMMETT LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40 $235K
VANESSA PRESCOTT DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 40 $222K
ANNE GUNNING CHAIR OF PHYSICAL EDU AND ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 40 $214K
SABRINA HARRIS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50 $193K
RAHMEL HUFFMAN ATHLETICS DIRECTOR 40 $183K
board members · 11
  • ALEX RAPPAPORT — CO-VICE CHAIR
  • ALEXA ROBINSON — TRUSTEE
  • BRIAN EZRA — TRUSTEE
  • BRIYANA MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • COLBY SYNESAEL — TRUSTEE
  • DENISE GAMBLE — TRUSTEE
  • ELLEN YOM — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES MORGANO — SECRETARY
  • JAMES SHIPP — CO -CHAIR
  • JUAN BARAHONA — TRUSTEE
  • JULIE KAY — CO -CHAIR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Boys’ Club NYC Partner — Collaborates with Berkeley Carroll to enroll students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
  • City Tech Partner — Hosted Berkeley Carroll's 139th Commencement Exercises at The Theater at City Tech.
  • James Morgano '06 Partner — Secretary of the Board of Trustees and alumnus
  • James Shipp Partner — Co-chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Juan Barahona Partner — Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Julie Kay Partner — Co-chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Liisa Fiedelholtz Partner — Committee on Trustees Chair
  • Lillian Chege Partner — Committee on Equity & Inclusion Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Lower School Network — Division within Berkeley Carroll School serving early learners
  • Middle School Network — Division within Berkeley Carroll School serving middle grades
  • Middle School Band Partner — Provides music during the 4th grade transition celebration at the Middle School campus.
  • Morad Masjedi Partner — Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, and Audit Committee Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Nancy Hart Partner — Development Committee Chair
  • Park Slope Partner — Located in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn, serving families from across New York City and New Jersey.
  • Patty Hirsch Partner — Communications & Admissions Committee Chair
  • Prep for Prep Partner — Collaborates with Berkeley Carroll to enroll students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
  • Red Cross Partner — Students collaborated with the Red Cross during World War II on civic and humanitarian efforts.
  • Susan Chapman-Hughes Partner — Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • The Breakthrough Collaborative Partner — Collaborates with Berkeley Carroll to enroll students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
  • The Oliver Program Partner — Collaborates with Berkeley Carroll to enroll students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
  • The TEAK Fellowship Partner — Collaborates with Berkeley Carroll to enroll students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
  • Upper School Network — Division within Berkeley Carroll School serving high school students
  • Veracross Partner — Uses Veracross as a student information system for parent access to faculty contact information.
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.

  • Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education for Inclusive Belonging
    methodology: anti_bias_education
    By integrating anti-bias and anti-racist practices into curriculum and community life, the school cultivates belonging and equity because sustained engagement with identity, power, and difference builds inclusive relationships and counters systemic harm.
  • Holistic Development Through Integrated Academic and Physical Learning
    methodology: holistic_development_model
    By combining academic instruction with physical education and team sports, the school supports comprehensive growth because cognitive, emotional, and physical development are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
  • Inquiry-Based Learning with Civic Engagement
    methodology: inquiry_based_civic_engagement
    By engaging students in inquiry, dialogue across differences, and coalition-building around complex social issues, the school develops civic agency and critical consciousness because authentic participation in justice-oriented work deepens learning and commitment.
  • Student-Centered Development with Identity Affirmation
    methodology: student_centered_development
    By centering education on the individual student and affirming their identity, the school fosters deeper engagement, self-discovery, and personal growth because students are more motivated and resilient when they feel seen and valued.