irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $749KCOMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER SCHOOL, AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Extended Day Program
Before- and after-school care for students, managed by Jen Bennett and Jackie Griffon
Horizons at Harley
Summer and academic enrichment program for students, directed by Dan Deckman and led by Claire Labrosa as Executive Director
Lower School Program
Educational program for nursery through grade 5, featuring dedicated teachers, learning specialists, and arts and language instruction
Middle School Program
Grades 6–8 curriculum with dedicated counselors, learning specialists, and interdisciplinary teaching in humanities, math, and science
Upper School Program
Grades 9–12 college preparatory curriculum with advanced coursework, college counseling, and extracurricular opportunities in arts and performing arts
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Project-Based Learning Programs 3 activities
- Delivers progressive K–12 education with hands-on, interdisciplinary learningProvides a progressive education combining hands-on learning with rigorous college preparatory content, including interdisciplinary focus weeks on topics like rainforest ecosystems and experiential science projects such as 3D cellular biology modeling for Grade 7 students.
- Employs specialized educators to support experiential learningHires dedicated staff including an Indigenous & Environmental Educator, Food and Farm Coordinator, and Maker Educator and Academic Technology Coordinator to support place-based, environmental, and technical learning.
- Implements Middle and Upper School capstone and research programsSupports student-driven inquiry through Middle School capstone projects conducted with faculty mentors and required Upper School capstone research projects culminating in public defense.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Administers community education and enrichment programsProvides afterschool programs, summer school, adult education, and expanded enrollment initiatives; more than 1,000 Rochester-area students participate in summer enrichment programs based on the Horizons at Harley model.
- Requires student participation in arts, athletics, and serviceMandates student involvement in the arts, athletics, and community service as part of graduation requirements, promoting holistic development.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Engages students in STEAM and NASA-related engineering projectsParticipates in NASA’s HUNCH program by designing and building functional prototypes for the International Space Station; supports student-led engineering innovations such as a solenoid-powered, MIDI-playing marble metallophone using coding and 3D-printed components.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Fields competitive athletic teams and recognizes athletic excellenceFields teams in baseball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, tennis, golf, volleyball, swimming, and track and field; has won Section V and State championships in multiple sports, and awards the Ralph S. McKee Athletic Trophy and Dick Chapman Perseverance Award to honor student-athlete dedication and resilience.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual community STEAM and arts eventsOrganizes an annual community STEAM day that showcases student work in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through a combined science fair and makers festival format, and hosts a holiday market featuring handcrafted goods from over 40 local artists and crafters.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offers comprehensive academic programming and college preparationOffers over 40 elective courses and 18 Advanced Placement courses; requires seniors to complete capstone research projects with public defenses, and provides the most comprehensive college placement guidance program in the region for Upper School students.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operates campus facilities for external rentalsOffers rental access to classrooms with Smart Boards, music rooms with pianos, lecture halls, conference rooms, theater spaces with technical equipment, and athletic facilities including a six-lane pool, fitness center, dance/yoga studio, and fieldhouse; also rents the multi-use Briggs Center for up to 120 people with catering access.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Operates student-led agricultural and entrepreneurial initiativesRuns the Harlic Garlic project where third graders grow, harvest, sell, and replant garlic across a multi-year cycle, developing agricultural and entrepreneurial skills on an on-campus microfarm.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Incubates and expands educational models through partnershipsIncubated summer learning programs at institutions including University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education, Monroe Community College, and SUNY Brockport, extending the reach of its educational model.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.85M
Contributions & grants$5.84M27%
Program service revenue$14.56M67%
Investment income$934K4%
Other revenue$515K
expenses
Total expenses$18.81M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$10.29M
Grants paid out$4.02M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38.39M
Cash$435K
Investments$19.35M
Liabilities$9.22M
Net assets$29.17M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +29.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN KAISER | TRANSITIONAL HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $304K |
| TERRY SMITH | HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL | 40 | $137K |
| HUGH HIGGINS | CFO | 40 | $126K |
board members · 20
- ABBY STERN BENNET — VICE PRESIDENT
- ALAN WINCHESTER — BOARD MEMBER
- ALLIE D'AMANDA SACKS — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- BRIAN SCUDDER — TREASURER
- CHARLENE BERRY — BOARD MEMBER
- CHIN-LIN CHING — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISSY BENNET-WEST — BOARD MEMBER
- DENA LEVY — BOARD MEMBER
- EVA GALKA — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN PARTRIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY ALEXIS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY MCCUNE JR — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER SCHWARTZOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- KARIN DEUTSCH KARLEKAR — BOARD MEMBER
- LEE GARTLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- LIBBIE DIMARCO — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW BUDD — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN KIMMET — BOARD MEMBER
- SHELBY NELSON — SECRETARY
- TED TOWNSEND — PRESIDENT
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Allendale Columbia Partner — Joint athletic partnership forming the Harley-Allendale Columbia (HAC) Braves, later HAC Wolves, competing together in Section V.
- Enrollment team Partner — Team responsible for introducing families to the school and supporting enrollment inquiries.
- Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association Partner — Organization co-founded by Horizons at Harley to support summer learning in the region
- Horizons National Network — Member of a national network of summer learning programs
- Horizons at Harley Partner — Collaborates on identifying and addressing kindergarten readiness gaps in Rochester.
- Hugh Higgins Partner — Contact person for rental inquiries and reservations
- Monroe Community College Partner — Partner institution where Horizons at Harley incubated a summer learning program
- NASA Partner — Collaborates with NASA through the HUNCH program, enabling students to design and build solutions for the International Space Station.
- NASA Partner — Partners with The Harley School through the HUNCH program, engaging students in designing hardware prototypes for use on the International Space Station.
- Over 40 local artists and crafters Partner — Local artists and crafters participate in the Harley Handmade Holiday Market hosted by The Harley School.
- ROC the Future Partner — Works alongside to address early childhood readiness and educational equity in Rochester.
- Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) Partner — Partners with The Harley School to support and co-host the Maker’s Edge: A Community STEAM Day event.
- Ryan Kimmet Partner — Head of School and alumnus leading institutional continuity and evolution
- SUNY Brockport Partner — Partner institution where Horizons at Harley incubated a summer learning program
- The Children’s Agenda Partner — Partners to highlight kindergarten readiness gaps and advocate for early childhood education in Rochester.
- The Harley School Network — Dr. Ryan Kimmet is the Head of School at The Harley School, indicating institutional leadership affiliation.
- University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education Partner — Partner institution where Horizons at Harley incubated a summer learning program
- WXXI Education Partner — Collaborates with The Harley School to co-host the annual Maker’s Edge: A Community STEAM Day event.
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.
- Experiential and Project-Based Curriculum Fostering Critical Thinkingmethodology: project-based_learningBy engaging students in hands-on, project-based, and inquiry-driven learning that includes cross-disciplinary problem solving and design thinking, we produce deeper understanding and innovation, because real learning emerges from risk-taking, mistakes, and meaningful challenge rooted in student agency.
- Foundational Investment in Early Childhood as Multiplier for Future Learningmethodology: foundational-investment-multiplierBy developing cognitive and social-emotional skills early, we produce stronger collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving later in life, because early experiences compound in impact and increase the effectiveness of all subsequent education.
- Integrative Curriculum Connecting Culture, Environment, and Communitymethodology: indigenous-and-environmental-educationBy embedding Indigenous knowledge, environmental stewardship, and local community engagement into education, we produce broader understanding and civic responsibility, because learning is deepened when connected to place, sustainability, and real-world relationships.
- Leadership as Teaching and Culture as Lived Experiencemethodology: leaders-as-teachersBy modeling and continuously teaching through leadership behavior and prioritizing trust built over time, we produce organizational change and effectiveness, because culture is shaped by daily actions and consistency, not mission statements, and accountability thrives only when paired with care.
- Progressive, Student-Centered Learning with Holistic Developmentmethodology: student-centered_learningBy centering education on the student’s identity, curiosity, and lived experience within a supportive community, we produce deeper engagement, authentic personal growth, and lifelong learning, because students thrive when academic rigor is integrated with emotional safety and agency.