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LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 010603628 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B28 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$10.1M
expenses
$10.4M
net assets
$45.0M
employees
114
volunteers
30
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

LEARNINGSPRING OPERATES A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM IN GRADES K-8.

profile · synthesized from sources

LearningSpring School operates a K-8 school for children on the autism spectrum in New York City. The school provides academic instruction, social skills development, and enrichment through arts partnerships and after-school programs. It also offers community outreach, including trainings for parents and alumni engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $129K
    LEARNINGSPRING'S ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY -- ALL ARE CENTRAL TO THE SUCCESS OF LEARNINGSPRING. EACH YEAR WE HOST ALUMNI EVENTS, TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A VARIETY OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR OUR STUDENTS.
  2. #2 $94K
    THE LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL'S ARTS PROGRAM WORKS WITH WORLD CLASS MUSEUMS, MUSICIANS, THEATER PROFESSIONALS, AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS. OUR STUDENTS EXPERIENCED OVER 100 VISITS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Provides academic support, social skills development, and enrichment activities such as yoga and sports; reopened post-COVID with multiple weekly sessions for students
Alumni and Parent Engagement
Hosts annual alumni events and community trainings to support ongoing family and graduate involvement
Arts Program
Partners with museums, musicians, theater professionals, and arts organizations to deliver over 100 in-person and virtual cultural experiences annually
Community Outreach Program
Offers trainings for parents on autism-related topics and after-school sessions covering tutoring, homework help, and recreational activities
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Advocating against systemic and institutional racism
      Publicly opposes all forms of racism and commits to examining systemic inequities within the organization and community, with ongoing efforts to identify improvements in policies and practices related to racial equity.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Conducting family engagement and parent education programs
      Delivers trainings for parents and the community on autism-related topics, hosts Publishing Parties where students share creative work with families, and integrates parent education into ongoing programming.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Delivering comprehensive therapeutic supports within an educational setting
      Provides integrated individual and group therapies including speech/language, occupational, and physical therapy, delivered through interdisciplinary collaboration and embedded in classroom instruction to support communication, sensory-motor development, self-regulation, and participation in school activities.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Hosting alumni events and recognition programs
      Organizes annual alumni events, features alumni such as Shafer Gootkind (Class of 2017) as speakers, and presents the Spectrum Award to individuals who contribute significantly to the school’s mission.
  • Social Skills Development for Neurodiverse Youth 1 activity
    • Implementing a Social-Cognitive-Behavioral Curriculum and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®)
      Offers daily instruction in social-emotional development, self-regulation, problem solving, and flexible thinking through a dedicated Social-Cognitive-Behavioral Curriculum and group-based RDI® programming to address core challenges associated with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Managing a structured admissions process for prospective students
      Reviews applications by December 31 prior to enrollment year, conducts classroom observations of applicants in current or LSS settings, and uses an admissions committee to evaluate student records and program fit.
  • Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
    • Operating a specialized elementary school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
      Provides a full-time elementary education program specifically designed for students on the autism spectrum, launched in fall 2001 and serving 108 students, with a curriculum aligned to grade-level expectations and individualized accommodations.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operating afterschool programs and providing homework support
      Runs afterschool sessions offering homework help, tutoring, yoga, sports, and other structured activities, with over 150 sessions provided annually, as part of post-COVID reopening and ongoing student support services.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Providing arts, physical education, and enrichment programming
      Offers regular enrichment classes in drama, music, art, yoga, and Adaptive Physical Education to promote gross motor development, artistic appreciation, self-discovery, and cooperative learning, supported by over 100 arts-related visits through partnerships with cultural organizations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.11M
Contributions & grants$953K9%
Program service revenue$8.65M86%
Investment income$637K6%
Other revenue$-126K
expenses
Total expenses$10.38M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$8.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.36M
Cash$1.16M
Investments$15.14M
Liabilities$367K
Net assets$44.99M
Liquid reserves18.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARGARET POGGI HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $246K
Alooma-Ali TETE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 38 $156K
EILEEN SHAMROTH ACADEMIC DIRECTOR 38 $148K
SAMANTHA SAMPSON Physical & Occupational Lead Therapist 38 $144K
DANIELLE FERRANTE SOCIAL SKILLS DIRECTOR 38 $136K
NARJIS HANCHARICK Facilities Manager 38 $134K
EILEEN HERZOG DIRECTOR OF ADMIN & FINANCE 30 $121K
board members · 18
  • ANDREW PANG — DIRECTOR
  • BELINDA DELA CRUZ — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN MALONEY — DIRECTOR
  • CARLA MATERO — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER MCKELLAR — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES SNYDER — PRESIDENT
  • JEAN WON MOSLER — SECRETARY
  • JOSIE MOK — DIRECTOR
  • KRAIG DEMATTEIS — TREASURER
  • MARK CHERTOK — DIRECTOR
  • MARK GONSALVES — DIRECTOR
  • MARY PARK — DIRECTOR
  • MAX HERRNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • MERIDITH MASKARA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE NEURINGER — DIRECTOR
  • OLGA FUENTES SKINNER — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK MULLIN — DIRECTOR
  • PHILIPPA USHIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Arts Organizations Partner — Collaborates with arts organizations to provide unique educational experiences for students.
  • Musicians Partner — Partners with musicians to deliver arts programming for students.
  • New York State Department of Education Government — Primary public funder providing partial operating support for the school.
  • Shafer Gootkind Partner — Alumni speaker at the LSS Blooms Benefit 2026, Class of 2017.
  • Theater Professionals Partner — Works with theater professionals to offer educational arts experiences for students.
  • Todd Drezner Partner — Produced and created a video about LearningSpring School.
  • Wing See Har Partner — Admissions Coordinator responsible for handling admissions inquiries
  • World Class Museums Partner — Collaborates with museums to provide arts-related educational experiences for students.
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.

  • Family Engagement Through Student-Led Demonstrations
    methodology: family_engagement_through_student_exhibitions
    By showcasing student-created work through Publishing Parties and student-led presentations, the school engages families and demonstrates developmental growth because visible, authentic progress strengthens family investment and student confidence.
  • Integrated Life Skills Development
    methodology: integrated_life_skills_curriculum
    By combining social/emotional, speech/language, sensory/motor, and academic development within a balanced curriculum, the school builds essential life skills for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders because holistic integration addresses the interconnected needs of the whole child.
  • Multi-Methodological Instructional Approach
    methodology: multi_methodological_approach
    By drawing on diverse techniques and resources rather than relying on a single method, the school effectively meets varied learning needs because flexibility in methodology allows for personalized, responsive education.