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COLUMBIA GRAMMAR AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 130590970 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B200 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · cgps.org
revenue
$92.9M
expenses
$84.4M
net assets
$144.9M
employees
447
volunteers
125
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an independent pre-K through 12 school in New York City, founded in 1764. It provides a rigorous college preparatory education emphasizing intellectual curiosity, ethical development, and social responsibility. The school serves approximately 1,300 students on its Manhattan campus, fostering a balanced environment that nurtures academic excellence and personal growth.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Science Research
Program enabling students to conduct independent scientific research and make bold discoveries
College Counseling
Guides students through college preparation and matriculation into top universities
Learning Resource Center
Supports students' academic development across disciplines with specialized resources
Nationally Acclaimed Chess Program
Curriculum-focused program developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Delivers PreK-12 individualized education program
      Provides a continuous, individualized educational experience from preschool through high school, supporting each student's development, unique passions, and academic interests across multiple divisions. The program prepares students for matriculation into top universities and responsible citizenship.
  • Youth & Community Chess Education 1 activity
    • Offers specialized academic and extracurricular programs
      Runs nationally recognized programs such as a high-achieving chess curriculum focused on logical thinking and an Advanced Science Research program that enables student-led scientific discovery.
  • Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
    • Supports student belonging and equitable community engagement
      Fosters a school environment where students, faculty, and staff feel a sense of belonging and are respected, with equitable access to opportunities that nurture individual talents and promote justice and equity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$92.87M
Contributions & grants$8.52M9%
Program service revenue$78.55M85%
Investment income$5.10M5%
Other revenue$701K
expenses
Total expenses$84.42M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$53.70M
Grants paid out$10.45M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$164.38M
Cash$84.23M
Investments$0
Liabilities$19.48M
Net assets$144.89M
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM MOSELEY HEAD OF SCHOOL 35 $983K
DR WILLIAM DONOHUE FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL 35 $621K
SHARONAH VOLKOWITZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $501K
REY FERNANDEZ ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL 35 $437K
SCOTT WILSON PREP SCHOOL DIRECTOR 35 $351K
ABIGAIL ROJAS GRAMMAR SCHOOL DIRECTOR 35 $311K
MICHELLE SCHACKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR 35 $300K
CARRIE SALVATORE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION 35 $294K
DIMITRIOS BENTEVIS DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 35 $294K
ADAM GERSON DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 35 $292K
ANDREW CHAPPELL PREP SCHOOL DEAN 35 $282K
ERIC CONRAD PREP SCHOOL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 35 $271K
board members · 13
  • ALEX ZARO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALEXANDER KNASTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW ZARO — BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS
  • BECKY BANYASZ — SECRETARY
  • BENJAMIN PASS — TREASURER
  • DANA LANDIS BIRNBAUM — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANNY DAMAGHI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID FRIEDLAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR ALAN CARVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR SHEERAZ QURESHI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFFERY WEINER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JONATHAN MOLLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH TAHL — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • A Better Chance Partner — Partnership to increase access to CGPS for high-achieving students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Boys Club of NY Partner — Partnership to support student access and development programs.
  • Boys and Girls Club of America Partner — Partnership to support student access and enrichment programs.
  • Breakthrough NY Partner — Partnership to support educational access and academic enrichment for underserved students.
  • Columbia University Network — Shares historical and geographical ties with Columbia University, reflecting a long-standing academic affiliation.
  • Dana Landis Birnbaum '97 Partner — Alumna, parent, and trustee who supports the school in a governance role.
  • Leonard School for Girls Partner — Merged with CGPS in 1956 to form a co-educational institution.
  • Office of Institutional Advancement Partner — Manages alumni relations and communications for Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.
  • Oliver Scholars Program Partner — Partnership to provide educational opportunities for high-achieving students from underserved communities.
  • Prep for Prep Partner — Partnership to identify and support talented students of color for admission and success at independent schools.
  • REACH Prep Partner — Partnership to expand access to independent schools for high-potential students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • TEAK Fellowship Partner — Partnership to support students from underserved communities through academic enrichment and independent school placement.
  • The Equity Project Partner — Partnership to support student access and equity initiatives.
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.

  • Belonging-Centered Community Culture
    methodology: belonging_centered_education
    By ensuring students and community members feel secure, supported, and able to be their authentic selves, CGPS enhances inclusion and engagement because a culture of belonging fosters deeper learning and long-term community investment.
  • Character and Citizenship Through Identity Integration
    methodology: identity_integrated_citizenship
    By integrating character development and social responsibility into education and teaching students to embrace diverse identities while affirming their own, CGPS cultivates ethical, justice-oriented citizenship because identity-aware engagement produces more responsible and caring individuals.
  • Continuous Intellectual Engagement Across Lifespan
    methodology: lifelong_intellectual_engagement
    By offering continuous education from preschool through high school and fostering lifelong alumni connections, CGPS sustains intellectual engagement and student-driven inquiry because long-term academic continuity strengthens identity formation and enduring curiosity.
  • Whole-Child, Balanced Education
    methodology: whole_child_education
    By providing a balanced, tailored educational experience that integrates academic, social, and emotional development, CGPS fosters intellectual curiosity and prepares students for powerful, fulfilling lives, because holistic growth produces more capable and responsible citizens.