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KETCHUM-GRANDE MEMORIAL SCHOOL
BURNT HILLS, NY · EIN 222545789 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · thecharltonschool.org
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$988K
employees
30
volunteers
11
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SERVICES TO TEENAGE GIRLS

profile · synthesized from sources

Therapeutic learning community in Upstate New York serving teenage girls with mental health challenges. Provides integrated academic and clinical support through a NYSED-approved school program, individualized therapy, equine therapy, and expressive arts. Emphasizes family engagement, holistic wellness, and post-graduation aftercare.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Aftercare Program
Six-month post-graduation support program providing weekly support for students and families to ensure successful transition
Charlton Loan and Scholarship Program (CLASP)
Merit-based financial assistance program for graduates pursuing postsecondary education, administered in partnership with external foundations
Equine Therapy Program
Therapeutic program using horse care and riding to build trust, responsibility, and emotional intelligence; includes an indoor riding arena and annual Equine Expo
Expressive & Therapeutic Arts
Program combining music, art, and therapeutic arts to support self-expression and emotional insight for students who struggle with traditional talk therapy
Family Connections
Program facilitating family therapy, home visits, and accommodations for visiting families to strengthen family bonds and support reintegration
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Administers student financial aid and scholarship program
      Funds financial awards through the Charlton Loan and Scholarship Program (CLASP) for students who have successfully completed The Charlton School or are pursuing postsecondary education.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers comprehensive therapeutic programming
      Offers individual, family, group, equine, art, and recreation therapy as part of each student’s treatment plan, including bi-weekly family therapy sessions conducted on campus or virtually.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Operates equine therapy program integrated into student treatment
      Runs a year-round equine therapy program using nine horses, including one mini horse, and an indoor riding arena, with sessions led by a licensed equine therapist to build responsibility, emotional intelligence, and trust; includes an annual Equine Expo each spring to showcase student progress.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides individualized education services to teenage girls
      Operates a school on campus offering a NYSED-approved curriculum aligned with New York State High School Learning Standards for residential and day students, featuring small class instruction with a 6:1:1 student-to-staff ratio to deliver individualized academic and therapeutic support.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides post-graduation aftercare support
      Offers a six-month aftercare program for students and families following graduation, including weekly support to ensure continuity of care and successful reintegration.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.49M
Contributions & grants$138K4%
Program service revenue$3.10M89%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$249K
expenses
Total expenses$3.31M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.66M
Cash$110K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.67M
Net assets$988K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALEX CAPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 $251K
LADEAN ADAMISZYN FINANCE DIRECTOR 10 $200K
SARAH SWEET EDUCATION DIRECTOR 40 $142K
board members · 14
  • BOB CLAPP — MEMBER
  • BRANDEE NELSON — MEMBER
  • BRIAN CROWLEY — MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS KREIFELS — MEMBER
  • JAMES GIBNEY — MEMBER
  • JIM SCHULTZ — PRESIDENT
  • JOHN DB FRIDHOLM — MEMBER
  • LINDSEY HARADEN — MEMBER
  • MICHEL BREWSTER — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
  • MONICA L SHORT — SECRETARY
  • ROBERT FENTON — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  • TOM POITRAS — TREASURER
  • WENDY SHISLER — PRESIDENT
  • WILLIAM EVANS — MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Anna C. Manley Memorial Scholarship Fund Partner — Collaborates with the Charlton Loan and Scholarship Program (CLASP) to provide financial support for postsecondary education.
  • Anna C. Manley Memorial Scholarship Fund Partner — Partners with The Charlton School to support the CLASP scholarship program.
  • Gay Brown Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Charlton School on the CLASP scholarship program.
  • Gay Brown Foundation Partner — Partners with the Charlton Loan and Scholarship Program (CLASP) to support students pursuing postsecondary education.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Funds academic programs
  • Office of Children and Family Services Government — Funds residential programming
  • The Charlton School Partner — Ketchum Grande Memorial School operates as the on-campus school within The Charlton School, delivering academic instruction as part of a therapeutic program.
  • The Charlton School Partner — Ketchum Grande Memorial School operates as the on-site academic program within The Charlton School's therapeutic learning community.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Family-Engaged Treatment Model
    methodology: family_partnership_model
    By actively involving families in treatment planning and ongoing care, we strengthen student resilience and treatment continuity because family relationships are critical anchors in emotional recovery and long-term stability.
  • Individualized Clinical and Educational Planning
    methodology: individualized_clinical_therapy
    By developing highly personalized clinical and academic support plans, we improve student engagement and outcomes because each student’s path to growth is unique and requires tailored interventions.
  • Integrated Biopsychosocial and Academic Support
    methodology: biopsychosocial model
    By combining clinical, academic, and social supports within a unified framework, we improve student outcomes because learning and emotional well-being are interdependent and must be addressed simultaneously.
  • Multimodal and Expressive Therapeutic Interventions
    methodology: multi-modal therapy
    By offering a range of therapeutic modalities—including art, music, equine, and talk therapy—we increase engagement and emotional insight because students respond differently to various forms of expression, and nonverbal methods can access insights where language fails.
  • Relationship-Based Therapeutic Learning
    methodology: relationship-based therapeutic learning
    By embedding students in a community centered on sustained, individualized relationships, we foster self-discovery and emotional growth because trust and belonging are foundational to therapeutic progress.