irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.91MAUXILIARY PROGRAMS: ALLEN-STEVENSON OFFERS A WONDERFULLY DIVERSE AND ENGAGING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AS WELL AS A ROBUST INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM. ALLEN-STEVENSON PROVIDES NUMEROUS OTHER ENRICHMENTS THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE ALLEN-STEVENSON EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CO-ED THEATRE EXPERIENCES, CLASS TRIPS, A YEARBOOK, TUTORING, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AN EIGHTH-GRADE INTERNATIONAL TRIP, ETC.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program (Alligator Soup)
After-school program for boys in kindergarten through fourth grade, with a separate middle school program for fifth and sixth graders
Auxiliary Programs
Includes after-school programs, instrumental music, co-ed theater experiences, class trips, yearbook, tutoring, birthday parties, and an eighth-grade international trip
Instrumental Music Program
Music enrichment program serving approximately 190–220 instrumental students with a staff of 12 instructors
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Provides academic support, reading groups for K–5, testing analysis, and individualized learning plans in collaboration with teachers and parents
Secondary School Placement Program
Guides 8th-grade students and families through high school applications with personalized counseling, test prep, and school partnerships
Time With Teachers (Grades 5–8)
Scheduled academic support block allowing upper division students to receive teacher help, collaborate with peers, or work independently
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Administer high school placement and admissions supportProvides a curated high school placement process, identifying five best-fit schools per student, and supports applicants through parent-led tours, waived application fees for financial aid applicants, and in-house standardized test preparation, testing, and mock interviews.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Advance equity, diversity, and inclusionAdvances equity and diversity through inclusive practices in admissions, academic programs, and hiring, ensuring a diverse student body and workforce.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver TK-8 education for boysProvides a comprehensive Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade education program exclusively for boys, emphasizing academics, athletics, and the arts to develop analytical, creative, and social-emotional capacities. The program has operated continuously since 1883.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver hands-on, project-based learning across disciplinesImplements a teaching approach combining direct instruction with hands-on, project-based learning in literature, research, engineering, 3D printing, coding, media production, and tinkering. Students engage in design and visual arts through dedicated woodshop and art studios, and in scientific experimentation via high-tech labs and a rooftop greenhouse.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Engage alumni in school communityEngages alumni through the BOCAS program, which includes guest lectures, assemblies, mentoring, class representation, regional events, and the Alumni Spotlight Series to connect former students with current school life.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Host student performances and school-wide eventsProduces three annual main stage performances—Fall Play, Winter Musical, and Spring Scene Night—and hosts an annual Arts Festival showcasing student art and woodshop projects. Also conducts school-wide traditions including a founders’ celebration with cross-grade collaboration, a Step-Up Ceremony marking grade transitions, and other community events.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Implement Transitional Kindergarten programOffers a Transitional Kindergarten program specifically designed for younger five-year-old boys to build academic readiness, foundational literacy and numeracy, and social-emotional skills through scaffolded instruction and developmentally appropriate routines.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offer after-school and enrichment programsOperates after-school programs for boys in kindergarten through sixth grade, instrumental music instruction for approximately 185–220 students with a staff of 12 instructors, co-ed theatre experiences, class trips, yearbook production, tutoring, birthday parties, and an eighth-grade international trip.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Operate modern, flexible learning and wellness facilitiesOperates a school facility designed to support intellectual, physical, and social-emotional development, featuring flexible learning spaces with mobile and ergonomic furniture, dual indoor gymnasiums, a covered rooftop playspace with field turf, a communal dining room, and multi-purpose spaces for assembly and performing arts.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Provide academic support and individualized learningOffers structured academic support including small-group reading instruction (K–5), a dedicated flexible period for Upper Division students (Grades 5–8) for teacher assistance or independent work, and develops individualized learning plans based on faculty review of student learning profiles and testing data.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial aid and tuition supportOffers financial aid awards covering 15% to 95% of tuition and additional school expenses based on family financial need, and provides multiple tuition payment options including monthly, semi-annual, and annual plans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.95M
Contributions & grants$4.03M13%
Program service revenue$24.15M81%
Investment income$1.40M5%
Other revenue$369K
expenses
Total expenses$31.95M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$18.48M
Grants paid out$3.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$147.10M
Cash$9.66M
Investments$40.80M
Liabilities$32.39M
Net assets$114.72M
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DUNCAN LYON | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 50 | $934K |
| HYDEE BRESSLER BASSEL | CFO & COO THRU NOV 2024 | 50 | $402K |
| STEPHEN M WARNER | HEAD OF LOWER DIVISION | 40 | $330K |
| KATHERINE DUCKWORTH-SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $317K |
| WINIFRED BARNES | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS | 40 | $296K |
| RICHARD ALIFANO | DIR., ATHLETICS/PE EDUCATION | 40 | $272K |
| WILLIAM L DRANSFIELD | DIRECTOR OF AUXILLIARY PROGRAMS | 40 | $248K |
| STEVEN COHEN | HEAD OF UPPER DIVISION | 40 | $240K |
| ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $211K |
| MICHELE V DEMKO | MUSIC DEPARTMENT HEAD | 40 | $210K |
| MINDY SCHEFEN | INTERIM CFO | 50 | $62K |
board members · 14
- A REED KATZ — TRUSTEE
- ALEXANDER KLABIN — VP & TREASURER
- ALEXIS HUNTER — TRUSTEE
- AMY PECK — TRUSTEE
- ANDY WILLIS — TRUSTEE
- ARYN GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE
- AUDREY RASCH — TRUSTEE
- BLAIR KLAFF — TRUSTEE
- CAMERON ALEX KOFFMAN — TRUSTEE
- CAROLYN WEINBERG — TRUSTEE
- CHRIS JONES — TRUSTEE
- COLM MACMAHON — TRUSTEE
- DAVID HERZBERG — TRUSTEE
- HARRIS MUFSON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Allen-Stevenson alumni Partner — Alumni frequently reconnect with the school and often choose to educate their own sons at Allen-Stevenson.
- Ben Neulander Partner — Director of Secondary School Placement who works closely with families to guide high school applications
- Billy Dransfield Partner — Auxiliary Programs Director responsible for managing facility rentals for external events.
- Clarity Financial Aid Systems Partner — Partner organization used to assess financial aid applications and determine award eligibility.
- Duncan Lyon Government — Head of School who participates in in-person chats with prospective families during the admissions process.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to connect with alumni through the @allenstevenson_alumni account.
- The Nightingale-Bamford School Partner — Collaborates on joint theater productions, with students from this school invited to participate in the Fall Play and Spring Scene Night.
- homeroom teachers Partner — Collaborate with learning specialists to provide small-group reading instruction and support classroom learning.
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.
- Boy-Centric Developmental Modelmethodology: boy-centric educationBy designing curriculum, environments, and teaching practices around how boys learn and develop, the school strengthens academic engagement, executive functioning, and identity formation because the approach aligns with boys' developmental readiness and learning patterns.
- Equity and Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: equity-and-diversityBy implementing need-blind admissions with third-party financial aid assessment and prioritizing diversity in staffing and programming, the school ensures equitable access and belonging because intentional structural practices enable a more inclusive and representative community.
- Holistic Whole-Child Educationmethodology: holistic_educationBy integrating intellectual, social, emotional, and creative development in a supportive environment, the school fosters purpose, risk-taking, and lifelong learning because boys thrive when education addresses the full scope of their identities and capabilities.
- Intentional Community and Lifelong Brotherhoodmethodology: intentional_community_tk-8_modelBy educating boys in a single, cohesive TK-8 community and maintaining engagement through shared values, the school ensures each student is deeply known and supported toward becoming a scholar and gentleman, fostering lasting identity and connection that extends into alumni life.
- Student Agency and Self-Advocacy Modelmethodology: student-led placementBy embedding student-led processes, in-class support, and collaborative teaching, the school promotes self-advocacy and personalized learning because boys develop greater ownership and resilience when they initiate support and participate in their educational journey.