named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Afternoon Electives
Offers a range of enrichment courses including Art, Ceramics, Engineering, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Home Ec, Legos, Science Club, Book Club, and Faith and Service.
Morning Core Program
Provides instruction in Science, History, Literature, Music, and Art twice weekly, following a classical four-year cycle aligned with Catholic teaching and designed to complement home education.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Cyclical, integrated curriculum deliveryImplements a four-year cyclical curriculum aligned with the Classical trivium, integrating History, Science, and Literature; History cycles through Ancient, Middle Ages, 19th Century, and Modern Times; Science instruction follows a coordinated sequence of Life Sciences/Biology, Astronomy/Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics; Literature selections are thematically linked to the historical period of study.
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Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Family-centered homeschool education programProvides in-person educational support to homeschooling families through a structured program for children in grades PK–12, featuring a twice-weekly morning core curriculum in Spanish, Science, History, and Literature, along with afternoon electives in subjects such as Engineering, Art, Music, Dance, and Faith and Service. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the 14 Holy Helpers School building in West Seneca, NY.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operational presence at 14 Holy Helpers SchoolMaintains physical operations at 1339 Indian Church Road in West Seneca, NY, within the 14 Holy Helpers School building, hosting educational programs and organizational events.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Public program calendar managementMaintains and publishes a public calendar of organizational events and programs to support community engagement and participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$669K
Contributions & grants$669K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$559K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$365K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$368K
Cash$382K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$367K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH POLLAK | DIRECTOR | 40 | $27K |
| KELLY GILL | COMMITTE COO | 40 | $27K |
| SARAH DOLPH | BUSINESS MAN | 40 | $27K |
| SARAH HAMMER | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $27K |
board members · 5
- ANNE CRUMBO — COMMUNITY BO
- CHRISTOPHER LUTEREK — COMMUNITY BO
- MARY JO AIKEN — COMMUNITY BO
- RICK DONOVAN — COMMUNITY BO
- RUSS HANNEY — COMMUNITY BO
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Hosts Holy Family Learning Center at its facility.
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Hosts the Holy Family Learning Center program at its facility.
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Provides facility space for Holy Family Learning Center's programs.
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Shares facilities for program delivery at 1339 Indian Church Road in West Seneca, NY.
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Shares facilities with Holy Family Learning Center for program delivery.
- 14 Holy Helpers School Partner — Shares facility space for instructional programming in West Seneca, NY.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- Fourteen Holy Helpers Church Government — Hosts the organization at its school location and shares leadership; Rick Donovan serves as business manager at the church.
- Holy Helpers School Partner — Shares facilities or location, as Holy Family Learning Center is located at Holy Helpers School.
- Infant of Prague Partner — Parish where Sarah Dolph and her family are active, indicating faith community affiliation.
- Instagram Partner — Instagram profile for community engagement
- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish Partner — Parish shared by multiple board members and families, indicating community and operational ties.
- People of Praise Christian Community Partner — Christian community to which board members Sarah Hammer and Sarah Dolph belong, indicating shared values and potential operational influence.
- Pinterest Partner — Pinterest page for resource sharing
- St. Mary’s High School Partner — Site where board member Sarah Hammer previously taught religion and psychology.
- YouTube Partner — YouTube channel for sharing content
strategies · 3
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.
- Faith-Based Inclusive Educationmethodology: faith_based_inclusive_educationBy teaching from a Catholic perspective while welcoming students of all religious backgrounds and requiring only respect for (not adherence to) Catholic teachings, the organization fosters inclusive community participation, because this balance of identity and openness increases access without compromising mission integrity.
- Family-Centered Hybrid Homeschool Modelmethodology: hybrid_homeschool_modelBy combining home-based instruction with center-based content delivery, the organization supports parents as the primary educators while supplementing with structured, tutor-led academic programming, because maintaining family authority increases educational coherence and engagement across home and institutional settings.
- Integrated Classical Curriculummethodology: integrated_classical_curriculumBy aligning science and history instruction within a four-year interdisciplinary cycle that reflects historically contemporaneous developments, the organization enables deeper understanding through contextual learning, because studying scientific disciplines alongside their historical emergence reinforces cognitive connections and supports multi-age, family-integrated education.