irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $86KTHE COSTS OF FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CAMP AND THE SCHOOL.
- #2 $47KTHESE ARE SUPPLIES EXPENSES INCURRED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND CAMP ONGOING ACTIVITIES. SUPPLIES INCLUDE SCHOOL, OFFICE, CAMP, ARTS & CRAFTS, POOL AND MAINTENANCE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Aquatics Program
Daily swim instruction and free swim in age-appropriate pools, aligned with American Red Cross standards, including water safety, life saving skills, and recreational water activities
School Program
Early childhood education program for nursery and pre-school children, promoting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play-based learning and structured activities
Summer Program
Full-summer day camp for children completing 1st grade and above, featuring swim instruction, field trips, team sports, arts, STEM, and cooperative games in a non-competitive environment
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Hosting Teachers in Residence during summer programsBrings in experienced educators each summer as "Teachers in Residence" who contribute professional insights and enhance children's learning experiences.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintaining a safe and inviting campus environmentProvides superior facilities on a safe, spacious, and inviting campus that supports both educational and recreational activities for children.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating Nursery and Pre-School programs for young childrenProvides Nursery and Pre-School programs that support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of young children. These programs are part of the school's ongoing academic offerings.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Operating age-specific aquatic programsManages dedicated pools for different age groups, including Senior and Aqua Tot pools, tailored to children's developmental skill levels as part of the summer and school-year programming.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operating school programs for the academic yearOffers school programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, continuing 76 years of educational operations.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive physical and recreational educationSupports the development of personal living skills through exercise and fitness, rhythms and dance, games, team and individual sports, gymnastics, and aquatics, both during school and summer programs.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Providing enrollment and health-related administrative supportProvides enrollment forms and health-related documentation necessary for participation in school and summer programs.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Providing food and transportation for school and camp operationsSupplies food and transportation services to support daily operations of school and summer camp programs.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Running a summer program with outdoor and recreational activitiesOffers a summer program featuring swim instruction, cooperative games, team sports, and field trips. Daily activities include structured and free swim time and age-appropriate excursions to local parks and museums.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Supplying materials for educational and operational activitiesProvides supplies for school, camp, arts and crafts, pool, and maintenance activities to ensure smooth program delivery.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Supporting children's personal and social developmentWorks with children to build self-awareness, sensitivity, and tolerance toward others, while fostering mutual respect, individual confidence, and self-esteem through structured learning experiences.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementing staff hiring and orientation processesConducts a multi-step staff screening process including applications, personal interviews, and reference checks, followed by an extensive orientation to prepare staff for delivering the Maplewood Experience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.62M
Contributions & grants$58K2%
Program service revenue$3.56M98%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.83M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$496K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.27M
Net assets$-270K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERI HOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $102K |
| JOSEPH HOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $65K |
board members · 4
- JANE FORMICA — TREASURER
- KATHY PIERCE — SECRETARY
- LAURA PIERCE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARIE PIERCE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Teachers in Residence Partner — Professionals who contribute their expertise during summer programs to enhance children's learning experiences.
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.
- Child-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: child_centered_developmentBy creating a nurturing, play-based environment centered on fun, security, and exploration, we foster creativity, receptiveness, and comprehensive growth across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains because children learn best when their individual interests and developmental stages are honored.
- Cooperative Learning Modelmethodology: cooperative_learningBy emphasizing teamwork, fair play, and personal best effort over competition, we build cooperation and intrinsic motivation because non-competitive environments reduce anxiety and promote inclusive participation.
- Experiential and Developmentally Appropriate Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating outdoor, hands-on experiences and tailoring activities to children’s age and ability levels, we promote engagement, personal success, and social development because experiential contexts and appropriate challenges deepen learning and motivation.
- Multigenerational Staff Modelmethodology: multigenerational_staff_modelBy combining college student staff with experienced educators, administrators, and long-term parent participants, we create a rich, supportive learning environment because diverse generational perspectives enhance mentorship, stability, and relational continuity for children.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Mutual Respectmethodology: social_emotional_learningBy intentionally cultivating self-awareness, empathy, and mutual respect, we support social-emotional development because children develop confidence and prosocial behaviors in emotionally safe and inclusive environments.