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LURIA ACADEMY OF BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 142005770 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B20 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · luria-academy.org
revenue
$16.1M
expenses
$15.8M
net assets
$-1.0M
employees
145
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

LURIA ACADEMY IS A CHILD-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A SOPHISTICATED KNOWLEDGE OF JEWISH TEXT AND JEWISH HERITAGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Luria Academy of Brooklyn is a Jewish day school serving children from early childhood through upper grades, combining Montessori methodology with rigorous academic and Judaic studies. The school emphasizes individualized learning, diversity, and social-emotional development within a child-centered environment. Located in Brooklyn, NY, it serves families from neighborhoods including Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Manhattan.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Lower School Program
Student-centered academic program focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social development, aligned with New York State Standards and emphasizing critical thinking and independence
Primary School Program
Montessori-based early childhood education for ages 2.6 to 4.6, integrating General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew immersion through mixed-age classrooms and hands-on learning materials
Summer at Luria
Summer enrichment program for current and incoming primary students featuring academic work time, outdoor play, field trips, and Jewish learning components
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
    • Deliver Montessori-based, child-centered education integrating general and Judaic studies
      Provides a student-centered, cross-curricular program that integrates General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew Immersion, using Montessori methods and aligned with New York State Standards. Classrooms are organized into eight learning areas and emphasize individualized pacing, mixed-age grouping, and peer leadership.
  • Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
    • Offer tuition assistance based on financial need and mission alignment
      Provides need-based tuition assistance to families, with allocation guided by demonstrated financial need, equity principles, and alignment with the school’s educational mission.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate a structured summer program for young children
      Runs a summer program for primary students aged 2.6 to 4.6 years, featuring daily work periods, outdoor play, field trips, rest time, Jewish prayer (Tefila), and optional aftercare Monday through Thursday, with priority enrollment for returning or enrolling families.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Provide age-specific hands-on learning for early childhood students
      Offers developmentally appropriate, experiential learning for children ages 2–5, including science exploration with natural materials, snack preparation incorporating math and Hebrew, and individualized instruction in classrooms of 30 students with 4 teachers.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Support social-emotional learning and inclusive school culture
      Implements social-emotional learning practices that build student resilience and self-recovery skills, within a school community grounded in emotional support, mutual respect, inclusivity, and moral development.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$16.13M
Contributions & grants$4.71M29%
Program service revenue$11.35M70%
Investment income$70K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15.83M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$8.87M
Grants paid out$2.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$47.07M
Cash$1.24M
Investments$0
Liabilities$48.08M
Net assets$-1.00M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +19.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMANDA POGANY HEAD OF SCHO 50 $272K
HADLEY ROLF CHIEF ADVANC 45 $204K
KEITH MORTON CBO 45 $170K
ELVIRA MILLER UPPER SCHOOL 45 $167K
SASHA STERN DIR OF ADMIS 45 $131K
HAMUTAL KEINAN INSTRUCTIONA 45 $125K
TIPHANIE SHOEMAKER ASSOC HEAD O 45 $114K
board members · 18
  • AMI ABRAMSON — TRUSTEE
  • BECKY PORATH — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID LOWIN — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID SALAMA — TREASURER
  • DENISE LAMDAN — TRUSTEE
  • ELLIE HAMMER — TRUSTEE
  • KSENIYA SCHEMO — TRUSTEE
  • LOUIS LIPNER — TRUSTEE
  • MAMIE KANFER STEWART — CHAIR
  • MAURICE GINDI — TRUSTEE
  • NAOMI PORTNOY — TRUSTEE
  • ORA WEINBERG — TRUSTEE
  • RACHEL PECKERMAN — VICE PRESIDE
  • REBECCA CHASAN — TRUSTEE
  • RICK KILEY — TRUSTEE
  • RUTHIE SCHULDER — TRUSTEE
  • SHANNON FRANK GREEN — TRUSTEE
  • SOONAE SAKOW — SECRETARY
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Amanda Pogany Government — Head of School at Luria Academy of Brooklyn
  • Clarity Partner — Partner organization providing financial assessment services for tuition assistance decisions.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Empathy and Faith-Integrated Holistic Development
    methodology: empathy-centered diversity education
    By embedding Jewish spiritual practice, diversity, and empathy at the core of the educational experience, the academy supports holistic child development because identity-affirming, values-centered learning fosters interpersonal growth and a sense of belonging.
  • Montessori-Based Individualized Learning
    methodology: montessori_education
    By integrating Montessori methodology with state standards and individualized pacing, the academy fosters cognitive, social-emotional, and academic development because self-directed learning within a structured environment supports each student's unique developmental trajectory.