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NORTHWOOD SCHOOL
LAKE PLACID, NY · EIN 141401103 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · northwoodschool.org
revenue
$10.0M
expenses
$9.9M
net assets
$20.6M
employees
64
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY A BOARDING SECONDARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL WITH SOME DAY STUDENTS WHICH EMPHASIZES ACADEMICS BUT HAS A RIGOROUS ATHLETIC PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Northwood School is a coeducational independent boarding school in Lake Placid, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12 and offering a post-graduate year. The school emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum with signature academic programs and a rigorous athletic program. It serves a diverse student body from 24 countries and 21 states, with 85% of students living on campus.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced STEM Research Program
Program enabling students to conduct advanced research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Entrepreneurship Program
Program housed in the Innovation Hub on Main Street in Lake Placid, focusing on innovation and design thinking
Global and Cultural Lab
Program offering instruction in 18+ languages and cultural studies
L.E.A.P. (Learn, Engage, Apply, Perform)
Signature academic program integrating experiential learning with community engagement
Northwood Adventure Sports Program
Co-curricular program offering outdoor recreation and adventure sports in the Adirondack Mountains
Peak Pathways
Student-designed elective program allowing students to create their own academic path
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 3 activities
    • Administering summer academic programs and assignments
      Offers summer academic courses such as Advanced Biology and provides structured summer work for AP students in subjects including English Language and Composition, Calculus AB, Statistics, US History, English Literature, and Advanced Physics.
    • Operating a boarding secondary preparatory school
      Provides a semester-based college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12 and a post-graduate year, with 85% of 195 students living on campus. Offers a personalized approach to learning in a small boarding school environment.
    • Supporting student-driven inquiry and independent learning
      Provides students with time and space to pursue individual passions over a nine-month academic period within a rigorous academic environment, fostering resilience, independent thinking, and perspective-challenging through exploration, inquiry, and relationships with teachers and peers.
  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting experiential and outdoor education activities
      Engages students in hands-on learning experiences such as climbing Mt. Marcy, rock climbing at Chapel Pond, skate skiing, and training at Olympic venues with faculty. Hosts Mountain Day, an annual fall tradition involving faculty and students in mountain exploration and physical activity.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Expanding campus infrastructure and academic capacity
      Completed major campus expansions and renovations including a soccer turf field, indoor turf pitch, health center, new ski building, learning center, the Hub on Main Street with robotics and entrepreneurship facilities, and substantial renovation of the Allyn building housing most boarding students.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Providing competitive athletic and co-curricular programs
      Operates competitive athletic programs and offers co-curricular activities in arts, music, outdoor recreation, community service, and robotics. Integrates access to the Adirondack Park and Lake Placid’s Olympic facilities into student life, with a tradition of producing Winter Olympic participants since 1964.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Delivering signature academic programs
      Offers structured academic initiatives including Peak Pathways, Advanced Research in STEM and Humanities, L.E.A.P. (Learn, Engage, Apply, and Perform), Entrepreneurial Studies at the Innovation Hub, Challenge for Honors, dual enrollment options, and a Global and Cultural Lab offering over 18 languages.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.01M
Contributions & grants$2.43M24%
Program service revenue$7.27M73%
Investment income$329K3%
Other revenue$-21K
expenses
Total expenses$9.94M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.25M
Cash$1.42M
Investments$7.82M
Liabilities$9.65M
Net assets$20.60M
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL MAHER HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $334K
FREDERICK MCCAULEY DIR COLL. COUNSEL. 40 $146K
THOMAS BRODERICK ASSOC. HEAD SCHOOL 40 $124K
KIMBERLY STANTON CFO 40 $120K
board members · 17
  • BOB TOOMEY — Trustee
  • BRADLEY A OLCH — Chairman
  • BRIAN LILLY — Trustee
  • BRYAN MAGNUS — Trustee
  • CHARLES LLOYD — Trustee
  • CURT VINSON — Trustee
  • DENNIS HEPWORTH — Trustee
  • ERIK V BERG — Trustee
  • EWING PHILBIN — Trustee
  • GREGG HEINEMAN — Secretary
  • JAMES BROOKS — Trustee
  • KAREN MILLER — Vice Chair
  • MATTHEW BETTE — Trustee
  • MICHAEL RITCHIE — Trustee
  • PAM SCHEIDELER — Treasurer
  • SAMUEL PROUTY — Trustee
  • TANYA DILLON — Trustee
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Innovation Hub Partner — Hosts Northwood School's programs in STEM, Innovation & Design, and Entrepreneurial Studies in downtown Lake Placid.
  • Lake Placid Partner — Collaborates with the town of Lake Placid to provide students access to community resources, historic sites, and outdoor recreation.
  • Lake Placid Partner — Host community and experiential learning environment for Northwood School
  • Resource Group 175 Partner — Engaged to support the Head of School search through recruitment and leadership identification services.
  • Sideline Sports Partner — Partner for operating the Northwood School Sideline Store.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Experiential and Inquiry-Based Learning Model
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging students in exploration, inquiry, and real-world application through active learning, the school fosters deeper academic development and prepares students for college and lifelong success, because students learn best through direct experience and intellectual curiosity.
  • Integrated Academic-Athletic-Residential Development Model
    methodology: boarding-school_academic-athletic_model
    By combining rigorous academics, elite athletics, and residential life within a small, mentorship-rich boarding community, the school develops moral character, mental discipline, and holistic student growth, because sustained, multi-role relationships between students and faculty in an immersive environment compound developmental outcomes.
  • Place-Based Education Leveraging Natural Environment
    methodology: place-based_education
    By integrating the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid’s natural and athletic resources into the curriculum, the school builds confidence, environmental stewardship, and problem-solving skills, because immersive, location-specific experiences enhance student engagement and global readiness.