named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Athletics Program
Physical education and interscholastic sports program for students starting in grade 5, offering 24 teams across multiple sports.
Extracurricular Clubs
Student-led clubs in areas such as robotics, journalism, science, business, and philanthropy, with over 65 clubs available.
French-American Program
Rigorous academic track taught in French, aligned with the French national curriculum and leading to the French Baccalauréat and New York State diploma.
International Program
English-language academic track beginning in grade 1, featuring a bilingual curriculum with 70% of instruction in English and 30% in French, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
Preschool Program
Immersive bilingual nursery and preschool program for young children, laying the foundation for cognitive flexibility and cultural awareness.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Administer international academic credentialingAccredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and the French baccalaureate, the only school in the New York metropolitan area with this distinction; ensures all students graduate with a New York State high school diploma in addition to other academic credentials.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver bilingual, multicultural N-12 educationOperates a bilingual and international day school serving over 700 students from nursery through 12th grade across three campuses, integrating French, American, and International curricula to develop globally literate, critical-thinking lifelong learners. Offers academically rigorous programs leading to the New York State diploma, French baccalaureate, and International Baccalaureate diploma.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Deliver immersive bilingual early childhood educationOperates an immersive bilingual preschool program across multiple campuses, supporting cognitive flexibility, cultural awareness, and academic curiosity through age-appropriate instruction and activities.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Deliver physical education and interscholastic athleticsProvides physical education classes weekly for students from preschool through high school, including gross-motor skill development, outdoor recess, and a variety of sports; offers interscholastic sports starting in grade 5 and fields teams competing in the Fairchester Athletic Association, ISAL, and HVSSA.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion programmingConducts DEI programming across its three campuses, including speaker events on identity and equity, and supports student and staff participation in external conferences and workshops to deepen understanding of U.S. history and social context.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Integrate art into cross-curricular learningManages the FASNY Art of Learning Collection, comprising over 55 pieces from major museums worldwide, and integrates these works into cross-subject teaching to foster creativity, reflection, and open-mindedness through project-based learning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide differentiated academic pathwaysOffers students in Lower and Middle School the option to follow either the French-American or International Program based on learning style, language background, and goals; provides high school students pathways leading to either the French Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34.47M
Contributions & grants$1.06M3%
Program service revenue$32.10M93%
Investment income$1.18M3%
Other revenue$135K
expenses
Total expenses$32.72M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$22.29M
Grants paid out$3.04M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$54.80M
Cash$8.78M
Investments$38.78M
Liabilities$23.17M
Net assets$31.63M
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS GIANNI | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $540K |
| PASCALE TOOTH | DIR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $410K |
| CHARLES GRENON | HEAD OF ELEMENTARY & PRESCHOOL | 40 | $299K |
| KRISTINE VON OGDEN | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $232K |
| Dawn Callahan | HEAD OF Middle SCHOOL | 40 | $222K |
| DAVID ELLINGHAUS | TEACHER | 40 | $205K |
| LISA FUSCO | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $194K |
board members · 17
- AARON BERLOW — TRUSTEE
- ABIOLA SADIQ — TRUSTEE
- ANNY VANEGAS — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE DURLAND — VICE CHAIR
- CLEMENCE DELCOURT — TRUSTEE
- DOROTHEE ASHBY — Trustee
- GUILLERMO PESCHARD MIJARES — TREASURER
- JEAN-FRANCOIS BESSIN — CHAIR
- JEAN-MARC JUHEL — TRUSTEE
- JOUMANA KARNABY — TRUSTEE
- KURT KEMPKES — TRUSTEE
- NATHALIE DUTANG — TRUSTEE
- PAUL POZIUMSCHI — Trustee
- RIAD MEDDEB — TRUSTEE
- SAKINA OUEDRAOGO TALL — SECRETARY
- SHERRI SNELSON — TRUSTEE
- VANESSA CROSBIE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- AEFE Network — Member of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network of French schools abroad.
- Board of Regents of the NY State Education Department Government — Follows rules established by the Board of Regents.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Engaged in DEI work through the Board Committee for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion to monitor progress
- CNN.com Partner — Alumnus Jeremy Diamond '11 works as a political reporter for CNN.com, indicating a professional affiliation between FASNY and CNN.com through alumni placement.
- DEI Office Partner — Collaborates on DEI programming and monitoring progress across domains
- FASNY PTA Partner — Consults with the PTA board to identify potential trustee candidates.
- FASNY families Partner — Donated funds and support to acquire art for the FASNY Art of Learning Collection.
- Faculty & Staff DEI Committee Partner — Participates in coordinating DEI efforts and revising school guiding statements
- Fairchester Athletic Association Partner — Interscholastic league in which FASNY Middle School teams compete.
- Future Business Leaders of America Partner — Students participate in the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference.
- Hudson Valley School Sports Association Partner — Interscholastic league in which FASNY High School teams compete.
- Independent Schools Athletic League Partner — Interscholastic league in which FASNY High School teams compete.
- International Baccalaureate Network — Accredited member offering the IB diploma program.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Follows best practices and rules established by NAIS.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Follows best practices and rules established by NYSAIS.
- Parent-Teacher Association Partner — Active parent-teacher association that provides opportunities for family involvement in school life.
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.
- Integrated Bilingual and Multicultural Curriculummethodology: integrated-curriculumBy integrating French, American, and international curricula within a bilingual and multicultural environment, the school cultivates global literacy and biliteracy, because students develop deeper cross-cultural understanding and cognitive flexibility through sustained exposure to multiple educational traditions and languages.
- Project-Based and Experiential Learningmethodology: project-based learningBy engaging students in project-based learning, school-supported clubs, and environmental experiences beyond the classroom, the school fosters autonomy, initiative, and lifelong learning, because hands-on, interdisciplinary application deepens understanding and motivates sustained engagement.
- School-Wide Equity and Inclusion Integrationmethodology: school-wide DEI integrationBy intentionally embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across all divisions and functions of the school, the organization cultivates an inclusive community, because systemic integration of DEI principles ensures that belonging and cultural competence are not isolated initiatives but foundational to student experience and institutional practice.
- Student-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: student-centered learningBy centering pedagogy on student well-being, individual growth, and reflective practices, the school supports intellectual, emotional, and ethical development, because students are more engaged and develop ownership of learning when learning is personalized and grounded in respect, empathy, and self-awareness.