named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Break the Bubble
Student-led community service initiative promoting cultural awareness through campus events and education on heritage months and global issues.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
Student and faculty group advancing DEI initiatives on campus, including affinity spaces and educational programming.
Human Development Program
Expanded curriculum for all grade levels focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and personal development, with dedicated programming on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
SEED Program
Faculty and staff professional development initiative based on the National SEED Project, fostering reflective conversations on identity, equity, and inclusion.
Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo
On-campus zoo where students engage in animal care as part of the community service program.
Winter Weekend
Annual all-school competitive event where dorms participate in team-based challenges including a College Bowl, pep rally, and scavenger hunt.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 2 activities
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through student programmingMILLBROOK SCHOOL integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into student life through an expanded Human Development curriculum, Break the Bubble service program, annual Diversity Days since 1999, and student attendance at the Student Leadership Diversity Conference since 1998.
- Support faculty and staff professional development in equity and inclusionThe school builds institutional capacity by leading monthly professional learning groups using the SEED methodology and sending faculty annually to the People of Color Conference and White Privilege Conference for training in identity, equity, and inclusion.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 2 activities
- Deliver holistic education focused on character and serviceThe school’s educational mission includes instilling values such as curiosity, respect, integrity, stewardship of the natural world, and commitment to serving others, integrated through academic programming, community life, and student development initiatives.
- Operate a college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9–12MILLBROOK SCHOOL provides coeducational, college preparatory education for boarding and day students in grades 9–12, emphasizing academic rigor, individual attention, and full immersion in school life through a combination of academic and extracurricular programs.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver environmental education and stewardship programmingThe school promotes environmental awareness through hands-on science education in marsh environments, annual Earth Week activities, and the operation of the six-acre Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo as an on-campus educational resource.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate student and faculty community service and volunteer programsStudents and staff participate in local and global service initiatives, including volunteering at the Food of Life Pantry, organizing student trips to Ghana, and running on-campus service programs such as recycling, animal care at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, post office, school store, and fire safety.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host community-building traditions and ceremoniesThe school conducts regular community gatherings including weekly Friday Assembly, annual First Night and Last Night ceremonies, an annual Candlelight Service in the Flagler Memorial Chapel, and Winter Weekend dorm competitions to foster school spirit and community cohesion.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide individualized student support and faculty mentorshipStudents receive one-on-one attention from dedicated teaching faculty, supported by traditions such as weekly reading and snack gatherings for third-form students at Pulling House, the head of school’s residence, ongoing since 1931.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45.43M
Contributions & grants$10.50M23%
Program service revenue$26.69M59%
Investment income$7.98M18%
Other revenue$255K
expenses
Total expenses$34.87M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$14.81M
Grants paid out$5.19M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$184.08M
Cash$12.07M
Investments$83.35M
Liabilities$33.79M
Net assets$150.30M
Liquid reserves32.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN DOWNS | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $601K |
| JEFFREY SMITH | CFO/COO | 40 | $323K |
| NANCY STAHL | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY FOR TREVOR ZOO | 40 | $252K |
| MEGHAN GROVER | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION | 40 | $210K |
| ALAN TOUSIGNANT | DIRECTOR OF THE TREVOR ZOO | 40 | $190K |
| JARRATT CLARKE | ASSISTANT HOS FOR ACADEMIC | 40 | $180K |
| NATALIE SMITH | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $179K |
board members · 18
- ALISON J MARSAL — TRUSTEE
- CAROLINE A WAMSLER — TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/25)
- CHARLOTTE TRACY — TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/25)
- CHRISTOPHER HOLBROOK — TRUSTEE
- CONSTANTINE DAKOLIAS — TRUSTEE
- DARCIE CRYSTAL — TRUSTEE (AS OF 05/25)
- FRANCISCO L BORGES — TRUSTEE
- GILBERT P SCHAFER III — TRUSTEE
- GORDON PENNOYER — TRUSTEE
- J'NELLE N AGEE — TRUSTEE
- JAMES VITIELLO — TRUSTEE
- JOHN TUKE — TREASURER
- KATHLEEN DILL — TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/25)
- KELLY MACALUSO COLES — TRUSTEE
- LISA SELZ — TRUSTEE
- MORGAN CONRAD — TRUSTEE
- PAUL SIMONS — TRUSTEE
- PAUL SOLOMON — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Flagler family Partner — Benefactors and visionaries who supported the founding of Millbrook School, with Harry Flagler serving as the first chairman of the Board of Trustees.
- Food of Life Pantry Partner — Millbrook students and staff volunteer at the Food of Life Pantry, supporting local food assistance efforts.
- Leffingwell family Partner — Benefactors and visionaries who supported the founding of Millbrook School.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Hosts the People of Color Conference (POCC) and Student Leadership Diversity Conference (SLDC), which Millbrook faculty and students attend annually.
- National SEED Project Partner — Provides the SEED methodology used in faculty and staff professional development on equity and inclusion.
- Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo Partner — On-campus zoo used as an educational facility integrated into school programming.
- Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo Partner — Student-run animal care program on campus
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.
- Identity-Inclusive Curriculum Frameworkmethodology: windows_and_mirrorsBy using the "windows and mirrors" approach and SEED methodology, the school promotes equity and inclusion because students develop deeper empathy and self-awareness when they see their identities reflected and engage critically with systemic power structures.
- Nature-Integrated Experiential Learningmethodology: nature-integrated_educationBy leveraging a rural, nature-rich campus environment, the school enhances learning and personal development because direct outdoor engagement supports experiential education and holistic growth.
- Personalized Academic Supportmethodology: personalized-educationBy providing one-on-one attention from dedicated faculty, the school enhances student learning and success because individualized support addresses diverse learning needs and strengthens student-teacher relationships.
- Service-Centered Education Modelmethodology: service-centered_educationBy embedding service to others as a core principle through structured time and institutional values ("Non Sibi Sed Cunctis"), the school fosters student development, social responsibility, and community engagement because consistent, values-driven service cultivates ethical leadership and personal growth.