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SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICES
SMITHTOWN, NY · EIN 112073576 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B00A · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · scopeonline.us
revenue
$48.8M
expenses
$46.8M
net assets
$21.1M
employees
2,493
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

SCOPE PROVIDES CHILDCARE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

SCOPE Education Services provides childcare, enrichment programs, and professional development services to school districts across Long Island, New York. The organization partners with schools to offer after-school, weekend, and summer programs for students in grades K-6, focusing on academic skills, arts, and recreation. It also delivers leadership training and professional learning opportunities for educators and administrators throughout New York State.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.82M
    ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE COLLABORATIVELY DESIGNED WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FUN, CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES K-6. EXAMPLES OF COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE: FOREIGN LANGUAGE, READING, MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, RECREATION, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND THEME BASED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. ALSO OFFERED ARE STUDENT PREP PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS CAN BE OFFERED AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, OR DURING THE SUMMER AT SITES DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
  2. #2 $2.20M
    OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS WORKSHOPS, FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Engaged School District Management: Tools for Today’s Facilities Leaders
Training program for current and aspiring Facilities Directors covering preventive maintenance, capital planning, energy efficiency, emergency preparedness, compliance, and long-term operational planning to support safe and sustainable school facilities
Enrichment Programs
Collaboratively designed with school districts to provide safe, fun, and caring environments for students in grades K-6, including instruction in foreign language, reading, math, science, arts, crafts, recreation, instrumental music, and theme-based activities; offered after school, on weekends, or during summer
Leadership Collaborative
Professional learning program for school leaders in New York State, offering advanced coursework and mentoring for superintendents, cabinet-level administrators, principals, and other district leaders to develop strategic and transformative leadership skills
MENTOR Program for School and District-level Administrators
Coaching and mentoring initiative pairing school and district administrators with experienced retired leaders for personalized guidance, real-time problem-solving, and leadership development through one-on-one or small group sessions
Transformative School District Leadership: Advanced Coursework for Superintendents and Cabinet-Level Administrators
Advanced leadership program focusing on governance, human resources, collective bargaining, school safety, facilities management, and strategic planning through collaborative problem-solving and real-world case studies
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
    • Deliver leadership development and mentorship for school administrators
      Operates a mentor program providing personalized coaching and real-time problem-solving for school and district-level administrators with experienced retired administrators. Offers advanced coursework for superintendents and cabinet-level leaders on governance, strategic planning, human resources, and school safety.
    • Provide professional development and training for educators and school staff
      Offers professional development courses, workshops, and training programs for teachers, administrators, and school staff on topics including curriculum instruction, Project SAVE violence prevention mandates, and leadership development. SCOPE is an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) in New York State.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver after-school and enrichment programs for K-6 students
      Provides after-school, weekend, and summer enrichment programs for students in grades K-6, including instruction in reading, math, science, foreign language, arts and crafts, instrumental music, and theme-based activities. Programs include a minimum of 40 minutes daily for homework or reading and serve USDA-approved snacks.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Operate Pre-K/UPK early childhood education programs
      Offers a Pre-K/Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for three- and four-year-old children focused on learning through play, exploration, and discovery to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Conducts annual UPK registration via a district-administered lottery process.
  • Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
    • Publish research and thought leadership in education
      Publishes the Journal for Leadership and Instruction (JLI), an international, peer-reviewed research journal issued twice annually to support education professionals in curriculum and instructional leadership. Also produces the JLI Podcast and multimedia series featuring experts on current educational topics such as social-emotional learning.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Support safe and sustainable school facilities management
      Provides professional development for current and aspiring Facilities Directors on preventive maintenance, capital planning, energy efficiency, and emergency preparedness to ensure safe and sustainable school environments.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Produce and distribute regional educational directories
      Produces and publishes comprehensive annual directories of public, private, and parochial schools across Long Island and the Mid-Hudson region of New York, including the SCOPE Directory of Suffolk County Public Schools, the SCOPE Directory of Private and Parochial Schools Serving Long Island, the Mid-Hudson Public School Directory, and the Nassau Directory of Public Schools.
    • Provide shared services and staffing support to school districts
      Operates as a cooperative organization established in 1964 to provide shared services to school districts on Long Island, including maintaining a registry of retired administrators for interim staffing placements and conducting personnel audits to improve HR compliance and practices.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$48.82M
Contributions & grants$5.87M12%
Program service revenue$42.03M86%
Investment income$816K2%
Other revenue$100K
expenses
Total expenses$46.83M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$40.26M
Grants paid out$78K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.45M
Cash$23.29M
Investments$19K
Liabilities$5.33M
Net assets$21.13M
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mr George L Duffy Executive Dir. 37 $274K
PATRICIA M WALSH DEPUTY DIR OF FIN. 37 $205K
ANN NUZZO DIR. OF FACILITIES 37 $178K
MICHAEL O'BRIEN DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37 $173K
JOHN STIMMEL DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37 $138K
RONALD L FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 37 $133K
board members · 15
  • Dr Anthony Annunziato — Board Member
  • Dr Dominick Palma — Board Member
  • Dr Joseph Famularo — Past President
  • Dr Kenneth Bossert — Treasurer
  • Dr Lorna R Lewis — Vice President
  • Dr Robert Feirsen — Board Member
  • Dr Robert Moraghan — Board Member
  • Dr Roberta Gerold — Board Member
  • Dr Ronald Masera — Board Member
  • Dr Timothy Hearney — Board Member
  • Dr Yiendhy Farrelly — Board Member
  • Mr Henry Grishman — Board Member
  • Mr Lars Clemensen — President
  • Mr Michael Flynn — Board Member
  • Ms Jill Gierasch — Board Member
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • Carle Place Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Center Moriches Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Center Moriches UFSD Partner — Dr. Ronald Masera, Superintendent (Ret.), co-presents on SEL content for the Journal’s media series
  • Comsewogue Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Connetquot Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • East Meadow Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • East Moriches Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • East Williston Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Eastport SM Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Garden City Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Hauppauge Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Hicksville Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Huntington Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Jericho Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Jill Gierasch Partner — Associate Director at SCOPE Education Services who supports the Leadership Collaborative MENTOR Program.
  • Kings Park Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Long Island Parent Center Partner — Partner organization listed as a resource for parents.
  • Long Island institutions of higher learning Partner — Collaborates with Long Island institutions of higher learning to publish the Journal for Leadership and Instruction.
  • Long Island school districts Partner — Receives interim staffing support, management audits, and professional development services from SCOPE Education Services.
  • Merrick Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Miller Place Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • Molloy University Partner — affiliates include faculty members such as Dr. Amy Eckelmann and Dr. Warren E. Whitaker who contribute to the editorial and peer review functions of the journal
  • Mt. Sinai Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • NHP-GCP Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
  • NYS Office of Children & Family Services Government — Coordinates emergency and safety plans and complies with licensing requirements.
  • Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Agency referenced for child care subsidies.
  • National School Development Council (NSDC) Network — SCOPE is a member of the National School Development Council, connecting to national educational development initiatives.
  • New York State Board of Regents Government — permanently charters SCOPE Education Services as a provider of services to school districts
  • New York State Education Department Government — Provides family FAQs and administers state policy for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs that SCOPE implements.
  • Oysterponds Partner — Partner school district where SCOPE's UPK program is offered.
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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.

  • Collaborative Program Design with School Districts
    methodology: collaborative_program_design_with_school_districts
    By co-designing enrichment programs with school districts, SCOPE ensures educational relevance and accessibility because local partnership aligns programming with community needs and increases buy-in and implementation fidelity.
  • Integrated Care and Education Model
    methodology: integrated_care_and_education
    By combining child care with education in a safe, nurturing environment, SCOPE supports holistic child development and well-being, because integrated settings enable consistent social, emotional, and cognitive growth through coordinated support.
  • Leadership Pipeline Development
    methodology: leadership_pipeline_development
    By providing professional learning opportunities for current and aspiring school leaders, SCOPE strengthens educational leadership capacity because sustained, job-embedded development fosters effective leadership that improves school outcomes.
  • Universal Social-Emotional Learning Framework
    methodology: universal-social-emotional-learning
    By implementing SEL as a universal, non-clinical foundation for all students, SCOPE promotes mental health and resilience because treating social-emotional skills as core developmental competencies—rather than remedial interventions—leads to broader, more equitable student outcomes.