named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
College Counseling
Guidance program supporting students in identifying, applying to, and gaining acceptance at colleges, with a demonstrated track record of college placements.
DBT-Informed Therapeutic Program
Therapeutic support integrated throughout the school day, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles, to help students manage anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges.
Senior Readiness Projects
Capstone program where seniors develop and present projects to faculty panels, demonstrating readiness for post-secondary life and college.
Therapeutic Social Groups
Student groups focused on building social-emotional skills, peer connection, and mutual support within a clinical framework.
Three-Times-Daily Advising
Structured advising sessions that provide consistent academic, social, and emotional support through close student-advisor relationships.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 2 activities
- Deliver specialized academic and elective courseworkOffers for-credit and specialized classes including neuroscience and logic, photography, and Rock Band, with curricular field trips to reinforce learning, such as visits to the Bronx Zoo for visual storytelling practice and Medieval Times for medieval history immersion.
- Organize experiential and community-based learning activitiesConducts field trips, outdoor events, and community service projects such as visits to The Magnet Theater for improv workshops, private tours of artist studios (e.g., Willem de Kooning’s home), Fall FieldDay at a New Jersey campsite, and student-led environmental restoration work on Randall’s Island.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Advance therapeutic education through professional outreachShares school-based strategies and clinical expertise in supporting complex learners with external educators, families, and community partners through professional outreach initiatives and participation in national conferences such as NeurodivURGENT.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Deliver therapeutic college preparatory education for complex learnersProvides a college preparatory program for bright adolescents who have struggled academically, socially, and emotionally in traditional school settings, offering individually formulated academic and emotional support within a structured, integrated therapeutic environment. The program includes personalized development plans, daily coordination between faculty and clinical staff, and on-demand clinical interventions delivered by a doctoral-level team.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive fine and performing arts programmingOffers a range of fine and performing arts opportunities including a dedicated fine arts studio, school productions (e.g., “These Shining Lives”), improvisation and Shakespeare study, annual art shows in a gallery setting, and performance events featuring student ensembles and visiting artists such as the Cassatt String Quartet.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support student transition to college and adulthoodHosts an annual Senior Readiness Day where graduating seniors present portfolios, self-designed passion projects, and readiness plans to faculty and staff panels, as part of a broader college counseling program that supports applications to higher education and preparation for adult life.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.44M
Contributions & grants$970K13%
Program service revenue$6.30M85%
Investment income$171K2%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$7.05M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$5.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.89M
Cash$4.20M
Investments$2.04M
Liabilities$6.21M
Net assets$5.69M
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER ONGARO | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 35 | $314K |
| CARL POZZI | CFO/COO | 35 | $274K |
| LANA FARINA | CLINICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $190K |
| DAN MORRISON | DIR. OF CONNECTIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS | 35 | $170K |
| ADAM VAN AUKEN | DIR. OF TECHNOLOGY | 35 | $164K |
| JOSEPH SURAK | DIR. OF ADMISSIONS | 35 | $140K |
| KIM ROZANSKI | CURRICULUM DIRECTOR | 35 | $126K |
board members · 11
- ANGELA WEIR — TRUSTEE
- BLAIR TYSON — TRUSTEE
- BOB CUNNINGHAM — TRUSTEE
- DENISE PERSON — TRUSTEE
- JOHN ROLANDER — TRUSTEE
- MARK VISAGGIO — TRUSTEE
- MARY ROSS — TRUSTEE
- PABLO CALAMERA — BOARD CHAIR
- PAUL WEXLER — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD MANSOURI — TRUSTEE
- TINA TUNG-BARISIC — VICE-CHAIR/SECRETARY
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bronx Zoo Partner — Hosted students from Stevenson School for a photography-focused educational field trip.
- Dr. Chris Ongaro Partner — Staff member who shared Stevenson's expertise outside New York City
- Dr. Dan Morrison Partner — Staff member who shared Stevenson's expertise outside New York City
- Jose Partner — History teacher and long-time mentor of the Rock Band class.
- NeurodivURGENT Partner — Collaborated through participation in the inaugural NeurodivURGENT Conference, where Stevenson staff contributed expertise in youth mental health and neurodiversity.
- New York Council for the Arts Funder — Provided a grant that enabled the Cassatt String Quartet to perform at Stevenson.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Professional affiliation and prior teaching relationship through which Dr. Chris Ongaro taught Nichelle Cook, founder of the NeurodivURGENT Conference.
- The Magnet Theater Partner — Collaborates with the school to provide field trip experiences for students studying improv.
- alumni Partner — Refers students to Stevenson School
- guidance counselors Partner — Refers students to Stevenson School
- mental health professionals Partner — Refers students to Stevenson School
- psychologists Partner — Refers students to Stevenson School
- student’s family Partner — Collaborates with students' families as part of the support team to adapt programming to student needs.
- student’s professional team Partner — Collaborates with external professional teams serving the student to coordinate care and programming.
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.
- Experiential and Creative Learning for Holistic Developmentmethodology: experiential_learningBy using immersive, real-world experiences—such as field trips, passion-driven capstone projects, and performance of original creative work—the school deepens academic understanding and supports emotional growth, because experiential and student-centered expression fosters engagement, personal relevance, and reflective skill-building.
- Integrated Academic and Therapeutic Modelmethodology: integrated_academic_therapeutic_modelBy embedding evidence-informed therapeutic supports directly within a college-preparatory academic environment, the school improves both academic engagement and social-emotional development, because addressing mental health needs in context reduces stigma, increases access to care, and strengthens student self-trust and readiness for adult life.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Coordinated Student Supportmethodology: interdisciplinary_coordinationBy ensuring daily coordination between academic faculty and clinical staff, the school creates seamless support systems that reduce gaps in care and enhance student outcomes, because integrated team structures enable timely, holistic responses to student needs across emotional, academic, and social domains.