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NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 464539758 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B25 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nativityrochester.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$652K
employees
18
program ratio
46%
mission · from form 990

TO ESTABLISH AND CONDUCT A CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSISTING OF GRADES FIVE THROUGH EIGHT, FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN THE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester is a tuition-free Catholic middle school serving grades five through eight. It provides a rigorous academic program combined with spiritual and moral development for economically disadvantaged students in Rochester, NY. The school extends support through high school via its graduate support program, ensuring students remain on track to graduate and pursue college or career paths.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $12K
    THE NATIVITY EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM RAN FROM 3:30PM UNTIL 6:00PM AND INCLUDED A 75 MINUTE SESSION OF ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TUTORING FOR THE STUDENTS TO ENSURE THEY COMPLETED DAILY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND UNDERSTOOD THE MATERIAL; FOLLOWED BY AN ENRICHMENT SESSION WHICH INCLUDED, ON ALTERNATE DAYS, FINE ARTS PROGRAMS (INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, AND ROBOTICS) AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING JAZZERCISE, BASKETBALL, DISTANCE RUNNING AND VOLLEYBALL). STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE A MEAL DURING THIS TIME. THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EXTENDED ACADEMIC AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ON IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES OF AT-RISK STUDENTS.
  2. #2 $0
    THE NATIVITY SUMMER PROGRAM IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE NATIVITY EDUCATIONAL MODEL AND ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. THIS UNIQUE FOUR WEEK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE ACADEMIC CONTINUITY AND ENRICHMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AS WELL AS PROVIDE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PERSONAL VALUES AND TEAM-BUILDING. THE PROGRAM RAN FROM MID-JULY THROUGH EARLY-AUGUST AND WAS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS: 1)PARTICIPATION IN A ONE WEEK SCIENCE CAMP AT NAZARETH COLLEGE WHERE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVE LEARNING, 2)A TWO WEEK ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT DAY CAMP WHICH FOCUSED ON CORE ELA, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS IN THE MORNING AND EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS LIKE FORENSIC SCIENCE, ROBOTICS, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE PROGRAMS IN THE AFTERNOON; AND 3) A SIX DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCE AT CAMP ASBURY WHERE STUDENTS LIVED AND WORKED TOGETHER TO FOSTERING TEAM-BUILDING AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Graduate Support Program
Provides high school placement assistance, tutoring, mentoring, advocacy, tuition gap funding, postsecondary navigation, and social and service opportunities for alumni
Nativity Extended Day Program
Runs from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM and includes one-on-one tutoring, homework support, enrichment activities in fine arts and physical fitness, and a meal
Nativity Summer Program
A four-week required program featuring a science camp at Nazareth College, academic and enrichment day camp in core subjects and robotics, and a six-day overnight camp at Camp Asbury focused on leadership and team-building
Student Sponsorship Program
Four-year pledge program allowing donors to sponsor a student’s journey through the middle school, supporting operational sustainability
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Administer a student sponsorship program
      Operates a Student Sponsorship Program that provides four-year financial support for students to attend the middle school program, funded primarily through donations from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver extended day and year-round academic programming
      The school provides an extended school day from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and an extended learning program that includes core academic instruction, homework support, enrichment activities, three meals daily, Saturday sessions, and a summer program combining academics and leadership development. An additional after-school program runs from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM offering tutoring, fine arts, physical fitness, and a meal.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers and community partners
      The school partners with community volunteers from across the Rochester area and seeks family volunteers to support operations. Volunteers assist in tutoring, mentoring, and various capacities within the school environment.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offer student enrichment and leadership development programs
      Students participate in daily and Saturday enrichment activities including cultural, recreational, and service-learning opportunities. Leadership development is supported through Student Council, the Nativity Student Pledge emphasizing five key virtues, and community volunteering.
  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Provide core academic instruction and homework support
      Daily instruction is delivered in core subjects including math, science, reading comprehension, and writing. Students also participate in a daily homework lab with academic support from volunteer tutors and mentors.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Run a mandatory summer academic and enrichment program
      The school operates a four-week summer program consisting of morning instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics; afternoon enrichment courses in art, music, computer, and science; weekly community service opportunities; a one-week science camp at Nazareth College; and a six-day overnight camp at Camp Asbury focused on team building, personal responsibility, and leadership development.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Support graduates through high school and postsecondary pathways
      The school provides ongoing support to graduates throughout high school, including high school placement assistance, tutoring, mentoring, advocacy, tuition assistance, college visits, career nights, social events, and postsecondary navigation. Over 95% of graduates complete high school on time, and more than 75% of alumni since 2012 have completed a two- or four-year college degree.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate a tuition-free Catholic middle school
      Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester operates a tuition-free Catholic middle school serving students of all faiths in Rochester, NY. The full cost of education is covered through private donations, with families required to pay only a $250 activity fee.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$1.03M72%
Program service revenue$12K1%
Investment income$51K4%
Other revenue$336K
expenses
Total expenses$1.37M
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$925K
Investments$0
Liabilities$484K
Net assets$652K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES SMITH PRESIDENT 30 $137K
board members · 20
  • ANTHONY COOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • AUDREY PEARTREE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN SPOOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID PITCHER — TREASURER
  • KATHY PURCELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATIE FLYNN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIKI MAHAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK PARIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY ANN MAYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY CHRISTINE CARPENTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY CLEARY BIANCO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL HURLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MARSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICHOLAS PIEHLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL LEFROIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV JOHN PODSIADLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • SCOT CRISTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SISTER JANICE MORGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIMOTHY CRILLY — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM CARPENTER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Allendale Columbia Partner — Partner high school for student placement and transition support.
  • Billy D'Antonio Summer Classic Partner — Hosts the 14th Annual Billy D'Antonio Summer Classic, a golf event supporting the academy.
  • Billy D’Antonio Partner — Hosts an annual summer classic event named after Billy D’Antonio, indicating a named partnership or honorific association.
  • Bishop Kearney Partner — Partner high school for student placement and transition support.
  • Camp Asbury Partner — Hosts the end-of-year sleep-away camp experience focused on leadership and character development.
  • Camp Asbury Partner — Provides a six-day overnight camp experience focused on team-building and personal responsibility for Nativity students.
  • James Smith Partner — Contact person for the Student Sponsorship Program.
  • McQuaid Jesuit Partner — Partner high school where Nativity students take entrance exams and apply for placement.
  • McQuaid Jesuit High School Partner — Receives graduates from Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester for high school education.
  • NativityMiguel Coalition Network — Member of the NativityMiguel Coalition, a network of schools serving underserved students through extended learning and holistic support.
  • Nazareth College Partner — Hosts a one-week science camp for Nativity students as part of the summer program.
  • Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women Partner — Partner high school where Nativity students take entrance exams and apply for placement.
  • RocSci Charter School Partner — Partner high school for student placement and transition support.
  • Rochester City School District Partner — Provides bus transportation for student home transport after school.
  • Rochester area community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations from across the Rochester area in volunteer and systems-building efforts.
  • School of the Arts Partner — Partner high school for student placement and transition support.
  • The Aquinas Institute of Rochester Partner — Partner high school for student placement and transition support.
  • UBS Financial Services Partner — Financial services partner facilitating donations of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Hosts Nativity graduates and awards them competitive scholarships, such as the Miller Family Scholarship.
  • corporations Funder — Provide donations that support the operation of a tuition-free school.
  • foundations Funder — Provide donations that support the operation of a tuition-free school.
  • individuals Funder — Provide donations that support the operation of a tuition-free school.
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.

  • Comprehensive Student Continuity Model
    methodology: continuing_student_support_model
    By providing continuous support from enrollment through high school graduation—including high school placement, ongoing advising, and alumni engagement—Nativity Prep sustains student progress because long-term institutional commitment reinforces stability and accountability beyond the middle school years.
  • Extended Learning Time with Long-Term Support
    methodology: extended_learning_time
    By extending the school day, school year, and providing multi-year mentoring and graduate support, Nativity Prep improves educational outcomes because increased instructional time and sustained relationships compensate for systemic inequities and foster academic continuity.
  • Holistic Catholic Education Model
    methodology: holistic_catholic_education
    By integrating rigorous academics with spiritual formation, character development, and personal responsibility, Nativity Prep produces long-term student success because this combined approach fosters internal motivation, moral grounding, and resilience in underserved students.