irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $383K
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clerkship Program
Student-run roles in school operations such as supplies, chores, and event planning, teaching responsibility and real-world organizational skills.
Internships
Real-world workplace experiences arranged for students to explore career interests and apply academic skills outside the classroom.
Mentorship Program
Weekly one-on-one meetings between each student and a teacher mentor to support academic progress, goal setting, organizational skills, and personal development.
Project-Based Learning
Interdisciplinary, student-driven projects such as 3D printing, publishing, woodworking, and business creation that replace traditional assignments.
School Meeting
Daily democratic governance body where all students and staff have one vote each on school rules, activities, and operations, giving students majority decision-making power.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Deliver hybrid and safe in-person learning environmentsImplements a hybrid learning model using Zoom livestreams for remote participation and employs campus-wide health safety measures including electrostatic foggers and UV HVAC filtration to disinfect between classes and at the end of each day.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Deliver real-world skill development through applied learning programsTeaches practical life skills such as budgeting, bill payment, housing search, job interviewing, and tax form completion through Real World Math classes, and offers an Idea to Income class where students plan, launch, and run their own businesses.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Design and build school facilities through student engagementEngages students in designing rooms for the school’s new building through the Longview 2.0 class, applying interior design concepts to real-world construction and renovation projects.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate student-led, project-based learning across disciplinesOffers student-requested, multi-week or multi-month project-based classes in areas such as 3D printing, storytelling, woodworking, and robotics, and supports long-term student-initiated projects like a Silk Road board game or light sculptures to study electricity.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Implement democratic school governance and student leadershipOperates as a democratic school governed by a “School Meeting” where students and staff have equal voting rights, and includes judicial committees and collaborative governance structures to involve students in decision-making.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Integrate real-world work experience through internships and clerkshipsEngages students in professional internships and in-school Clerkship roles that help operate the school, with documented outcomes such as student internships in baking leading to early acceptance at the Culinary Institute of America.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate a K–12 school with personalized, student-centered educationProvides full-spectrum education from kindergarten through 12th grade, featuring small class sizes (2–8 students) and two distinct educational tracks—Self-Directed and Academic—allowing customization based on student and family preferences.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Provide one-on-one mentorship and personalized academic supportEnsures each student receives weekly one-on-one mentorship with a teacher to support both academic progress and personal development.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Support student creative expression and publicationOperates Longview Creations, a student publication platform for original writing, and offers a Portfolio Art Class where students advance artistic skills across media; student artwork is displayed in public exhibitions such as at the Mahopac Library Young Arts Gallery.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Share educational model through professional presentations and conferencesPresents at national conferences such as AEROx, delivering TED-style talks and panel discussions on inquiry-based academics, democratic governance, and the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model for student behavior, with reported improvements in behavior and communication after implementation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$341K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$340K100%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$972
expenses
Total expenses$383K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$279K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.37M
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.24M
Net assets$131K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +39.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Barbara Jacobs — Trustee
- Elena Pousada — Trustee
- Eric Rubinstein — Trustee
- Stanley Jacobs — Trustee
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AERO Partner — Co-hosted the AEROx 2019 Regional Gathering with Longview School.
- Alternative Education Resource Organization Partner — Collaborated with Longview School for participation in the AEROx Virtual Conference.
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Supported a student in gaining early acceptance and pursuing culinary education.
- Department of Health Government — Submitted re-opening plan for approval.
- FACTS Partner — Partners with FACTS for tuition management and automated payment processing.
- Gen-Eon Technologies Partner — Supplies the Rapid Response System disinfectant and on-site generator for campus sanitation.
- Liberated Learners Partner — Collaborated with Longview School students in leading event sessions.
- Longview School Government — Operates as a democratic school governed by its School Meeting, composed of all students and staff, which holds decision-making authority over school operations.
- Mahopac Library Partner — Hosts student art exhibitions from Longview School in the Young Arts Gallery.
- NY State Department of Education Government — Submitted re-opening plan for approval.
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.
- Inquiry- and Project-Based Learning for Deep Engagementmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy using inquiry-based instruction and student-proposed, interdisciplinary projects, the school promotes deep, lasting understanding and active learning because students develop knowledge through problem-solving, exploration, and real-world application rather than passive reception.
- Proactive Social-Emotional Skill Buildingmethodology: collaborative_and_proactive_solutionsBy addressing behavioral challenges through mutual problem-solving and teaching missing social-emotional skills—rather than rewards or punishments—the school improves behavior and engagement because students develop self-regulation and collaboration capacities within a supportive framework.
- Self-Directed, Interest-Driven Educationmethodology: self_directed_learningBy allowing students to shape their curriculum and choose learning paths aligned with personal goals and interests, the school increases commitment and relevance because autonomy and personal investment lead to deeper engagement and ownership of learning outcomes.
- Student-Centered Democratic Governancemethodology: democratic_school_governanceBy involving students and staff as equal participants in school governance through democratic processes like School Meetings and Judicial Committees, the school fosters responsibility, reduces stress from arbitrary authority, and strengthens engagement because shared decision-making builds trust and ownership over learning and community norms.
- Whole-Child, Skills-First Pedagogymethodology: whole_child_skills_based_learningBy integrating academic content with socio-emotional development, organizational skills, and transferable competencies, the school supports long-term success because learning is anchored in holistic growth and real-world applicability rather than isolated content knowledge.