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Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
Bowmansville, NY · EIN 814478085 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B25 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · buffalochestertonacademy.org
revenue
$433K
expenses
$451K
net assets
$-97K
employees
20
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is formed to operate an independent high school.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is a private Catholic high school offering a classical education grounded in the Catholic faith. It serves students in the Buffalo, NY area with a curriculum that integrates academics, virtue formation, and spiritual development. The school emphasizes critical thinking through great books, Socratic discussion, and daily Mass, aiming to form joyful disciples and future leaders.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Classical Curriculum
Rigorous academic program centered on great books, logic, art, and Socratic discussion across subjects including Latin, philosophy, theology, and sciences
Daily Mass and Spiritual Formation
Students participate in daily Mass and sacramental life, with theology courses and campus ministry supporting spiritual growth
Discovery Days
Admissions events allowing prospective families to experience the school’s culture, meet faculty, and learn about the curriculum
Walk By Faith Summer Camp
Annual summer camp introducing middle school students to the school’s faith-based and classical educational environment
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Host admissions and outreach events
      Conducts regular admissions-related programming to engage prospective students and families, including Discovery Days on multiple dates, a Murder Mystery Dinner Party, and livestreamed application information sessions.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host art and cultural exhibitions
      Organizes public cultural events such as the 2026 Diocesan Art Show Exhibition, held from May 19th to May 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Host student and community faith events
      Organizes recurring and annual faith-based gatherings open to students and the broader community, including the monthly GLORIFY Eucharistic Conference on the first Saturday of each month and the annual "Walk By Faith" summer camp.
  • Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
    • Operate a private Catholic high school
      Provides a faith-centered, classical education for high school students in Bowmansville, NY, integrating daily Mass and sacramental life with academic and spiritual formation. The school offers a curriculum in Western thought at approximately half the tuition cost of other regional private schools.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$433K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$433K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$373K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$-1K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$70K
Net assets$-97K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.9%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Chesterton Schools Network Network — Member of the Chesterton Schools Network under its mission and educational model.
  • Diocese Government — Partners with the diocese for the annual Diocesan Art Show Exhibition.
  • G.K. Chesterton Partner — G.K. Chesterton is used as a model of lay spirituality and educational inspiration.
  • Our Sponsors Partner — Provides financial support for Chesterton events
  • The Society of G.K. Chesterton Partner — Named as an affiliated organization supporting the school’s mission.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Classical Education with Socratic Pedagogy
    methodology: classical_education
    By using great books, logic, art, and Socratic discussion, we cultivate critical thinking and intellectual formation rather than mere content memorization, because this method forms students' minds to pursue truth through inquiry and reasoning.
  • Faith Integration Across Curriculum
    methodology: faith-integration
    By integrating Catholic faith into every academic subject and grounding learning in Christ, we form students spiritually and morally, because education is not complete without soul formation and virtue rooted in sacramental life.
  • Integration of Faith and Reason
    methodology: faith-and-reason integration
    By treating faith and reason as complementary paths to truth, we foster a unified understanding of knowledge and reality, because belief in their harmony enables students to pursue wisdom without division between religious and academic life.
  • Soul Formation as Educational Purpose
    methodology: soul-formation education
    By prioritizing the formation of the soul over mere information transfer, we produce holistic student development, because true education must shape character, virtue, and spiritual depth alongside intellectual growth.