COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136181427 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · episcopalschools.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$4.5M
employees
7
volunteers
109
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZED TO HELP EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Association of Episcopal Schools supports nearly 800 Episcopal schools and early childhood programs across the United States. It strengthens Episcopal education by providing leadership development, governance resources, spiritual formation programs, and networking opportunities. The organization advances the educational ministry of the Episcopal Church through conferences, professional development, and initiatives that deepen Episcopal identity and promote equity and justice.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $128K
    LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE: SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR LEADERS IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION. NAES DOES THIS THROUGH REGULAR PROGRAMMING FOR HEADS OF SCHOOLS, RECTORS, AND CHAPLAINS. FURTHER, NAES WORKS WITH NEW LEADERS THROUGH OUR CHAPLAIN MENTORING PROGRAM AND OUR NEW HEADS GATHERINGS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THOSE STARTING THEIR JOURNEY IN OUR SCHOOLS. FINALLY, NAES LIFTS UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH OUR JONATHAN T. GLASS INSTITUTE FOR ASPIRING LEADERS WHERE PARTICIPANTS DISCERN WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE CALLED TO HEADSHIP IN AN EPISCOPAL SCHOOL.
  2. #2 $444K
    MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: NAES ADVANCES EPISCOPAL EDUCATION AND STRENGTHENS EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS THROUGH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, RESOURCES, CONFERENCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IDENTITY, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE, SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY, RACIAL JUSTICE, DEIB, AND THE SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL LEADERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Episcopal Chaplaincy Connection Initiative (ECCI)
National network linking Episcopal high school chaplains with campus ministers to support students' spiritual continuity during transition to higher education
Episcopal Identity: Equity & Justice Conference
National conference bringing together Episcopal educators for reflection, learning, and fellowship on Episcopal identity, racial justice, and moral leadership, featuring workshops and visits to civil rights landmarks
Episcopal School Leadership Certificate Program
One-year professional development program equipping current and aspiring school leaders with skills in governance, spiritual grounding, and values-based leadership in Episcopal schools
Jonathan T. Glass Institute for Aspiring Leaders
Program supporting the discernment and development of future leaders for headship roles in Episcopal schools
Wisdom Circle
Cohort-based initiative supporting early faith formation by connecting Episcopal preschools and churches to develop strategies for nurturing children's spiritual lives ages 0–6
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
    • Deliver professional development programs for Episcopal school leaders
      Offers a one-year professional development program with online coursework, webinars, discussions, gatherings, and a capstone project; also operates a structured institute for aspiring school leaders to discern headship and provides mentorship for new leaders.
    • Facilitate online collaboration among Episcopal school professionals
      Maintains an online community where Episcopal school professionals can collaborate, share advice, and solve challenges related to school leadership and operations.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to Episcopal high school seniors
      Provides up to two $20,000 annual scholarships to Episcopal high school seniors planning to attend Episcopal colleges through the William Randolph Hearst Service Learning Scholarship program, in collaboration with the Association of Episcopal Colleges.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Host biennial professional conference for Episcopal school educators
      Organizes a biennial conference focused on spiritual reflection and professional learning, featuring up to twenty workshops on topics such as Episcopal identity, equity, and justice, and concluding with a Holy Eucharist celebration including sermon and episcopal blessing.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Launch Wisdom Circle program for early faith formation
      Launched a "Wisdom Circle" program to explore how Episcopal churches and preschools can support parents in early faith formation and supports development of culturally-responsive resources for this work.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Provide comprehensive membership services to Episcopal schools
      Supports approximately 800 Episcopal schools, early childhood programs, and school establishment efforts by delivering resources, conferences, networking opportunities, and services focused on Episcopal school identity, leadership, governance, chaplaincy, racial justice, DEIB, and spiritual and professional development of leaders.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Provide regular communications and digital content for member school leaders
      Distributes a weekly email message to heads, rectors, and chaplains of member schools and publishes a blog called The Commons featuring insights on leadership, governance, Episcopal identity, and community life.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Fund participant stipends for Wisdom Circle program
      Provides a $1,500 stipend to participants in the Wisdom Circle program to support engagement in early faith formation initiatives.
    • Support student transitions from Episcopal high schools to colleges
      Launched the Episcopal Chaplaincy Connection Initiative (ECCI) to support student transitions through a nationwide landscape assessment, virtual chaplain convenings, and an alumni referral pilot program with select Episcopal schools.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.52M
Contributions & grants$275K11%
Program service revenue$1.98M79%
Investment income$242K10%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$2.08M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.19M
Grants paid out$47K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.52M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$3.87M
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$4.51M
Liquid reserves29.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
REV DAVID A MADISON DMIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $315K
LINDA A BURNETT CAE CMP DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $248K
MONICA M GILLESPIE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40 $234K
board members · 18
  • BETSY A JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • BYRON LAWSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CYNTHIA GIBBS-WILBORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANA TOEDTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BAAD — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR NATALIA RICO HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • DUBOSE EGLESTON JR — TREASURER
  • JENNIFER TOLBERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • KHADIJA FREDERICKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAWRENCE SAMPLETON — SECRETARY
  • PATRICK HF ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL BARTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV ALLISON READ — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV BRANDT MONTGOMERY — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV CHRISTOPHER DUNCAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV MICHAEL E SPENCER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RT REV LAURA AHRENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SILVIA LARRAURI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Association of Episcopal Colleges Partner — Collaborates with NAES to sponsor the William Randolph Hearst Service Learning Scholarship.
  • Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School Partner — Partner school represented by The Rev. Lisa Barrowclough, who expresses support for NAES.
  • Bethany School Partner — Partner school associated with David Gould, who supports NAES and Episcopal education.
  • Carney, Sandoe & Associates Partner — Brandon Jacobs, inaugural program manager of the NAES Leadership Certificate Program, previously served as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Practice Leader and Search Consultant at Carney, Sandoe & Associates.
  • Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion Partner — Administers the scholarship application and award process in collaboration with NAES and AEC.
  • Episcopal Asset Map Partner — Partnering to create a searchable national network connecting Episcopal school chaplains with campus ministers.
  • Episcopal Diocese of Washington Partner — Collaborates with the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, as reflected in shared leadership and contributions to NAES initiatives.
  • Episcopal Leaders in Education Association Partner — Presenting partner for the Biennial Conference 2026.
  • Episcopal Relief and Development Partner — Partnering to create a searchable national network connecting Episcopal school chaplains with campus ministers.
  • Equal Justice Initiative Partner — Collaborated with NAES to host programming at the Legacy Museum and Legacy Sites during the Episcopal Identity: Equity & Justice Conference.
  • Jonathan T. Glass Institute for Aspiring Leaders Partner — Leadership development program run by NAES to help aspiring leaders discern a call to headship in Episcopal schools.
  • Lilly Endowment Inc. Funder — Funds the Faith-filled Families initiative at Virginia Theological Seminary, which collaborates with NAES on early faith formation.
  • Palisades Episcopal School Partner — Partner school represented by Kerin Hughes, who affirms the mission of NAES and Episcopal schools.
  • Renaissance Montgomery Partner — Partnered with NAES in hosting the Episcopal Identity: Equity & Justice Conference.
  • Saint Andrew's School Partner — School where Faye Somers served as Lower School Chaplain and educator.
  • St. Andrew’s School Partner — Partner school where a former head benefited from NAES support during a 32-year tenure.
  • St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Church represented by Father Ralph Howe, Jr., who supports NAES and Episcopal schools.
  • The Episcopal Church Network — NAES supports Episcopal schools throughout The Episcopal Church.
  • Virginia Theological Seminary Partner — Collaborates with NAES on the "Wisdom Circle" initiative to support early faith formation.
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.

  • Collaborative Peer Learning
    methodology: peer_collaboration
    By convening educators and leaders in structured cohorts to explore shared challenges and co-develop solutions, the organization drives innovation and practice improvement, because peer collaboration generates contextually relevant, sustainable change more effectively than top-down instruction.
  • Excellence Through Association
    methodology: association_based_excellence
    By fostering mutual support, idea exchange, and peer-driven critique among member schools, the organization strengthens institutional quality and collective advancement, because shared learning and communal accountability produce higher standards of educational and spiritual practice.
  • Head-and-Heart Education
    methodology: head_and-heart_education
    By integrating intellectual rigor with moral and spiritual formation, the organization advances a model of education that nurtures the whole person, because academic excellence alone is insufficient without character and faith development.
  • Integrated Faith and Leadership Development
    methodology: integrated_faith_and_leadership_development
    By combining spiritual formation, governance training, and DEIB-focused professional development within a faith-based framework, the organization builds leaders who are both spiritually grounded and institutionally effective, because holistic formation produces more resilient and mission-aligned school leadership.
  • Vocational Discernment for Leadership
    methodology: vocational_discernment_model
    By identifying and preparing future school leaders through a process of spiritual and professional discernment, the organization ensures a pipeline of headship candidates committed to the Episcopal mission, because leadership rooted in vocation yields deeper institutional fidelity and long-term sustainability.