named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Enrichment
Trimester-rotating enrichment classes including Chess, Science, Theater, Dance & Creative Movement, and Story Hour, taught by All Souls faculty to extend learning beyond the school day.
Early Arrival
Before-school drop-in program from 8:15–9:00 a.m. offering play and interaction in rotating classrooms with faculty, allowing children to connect with teachers across the school.
Four to Five-Year Old Class
Project-based exploration of ducks and bird habitats, incorporating science, math, literacy, and art, with students creating books, models, and presentations to teach peers and younger classes.
Stay & Play
After-school program providing extended time for play and socialization, fostering friendships and community in a familiar school environment.
Three to Four-Year Old Class
Inquiry-driven study of the human body, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and digestive systems, culminating in collaborative art, song, and a group play based on The Magic School Bus.
Two to Three-Year Old Class
Project-based learning for toddlers centered on emergent curriculum, such as exploring gloves through sensory play, storytelling, and dramatic play to develop fine motor and social skills.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Deliver specialized enrichment and co-curricular classesOffers structured enrichment programming including weekly Movement classes (yoga, dance, obstacle courses), Atelier art classes guided by an Atelierista, monthly music sessions, The Art Farm with live animals, and rotating after-school classes in subjects such as Chess, Science, Theater, and Dance. Classes are offered during the school day or as optional after-school programming.
- Provide early childhood education programsOperates an early childhood day school for children ages 3 months to 5 years, offering developmentally appropriate curriculum co-constructed with children based on their interests, including programs such as Younger Twos through Fives, with differentiated schedules and full- or part-day options. The school emphasizes nurturing, diverse community-based learning grounded in approaches like Reggio Emilia.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Conduct project-based and inquiry-driven curriculum developmentDevelops interdisciplinary, child-initiated curriculum based on children's curiosity and exploration, such as studies of gloves, the human body, and digestion, integrating storytelling, sensory play, art, field trips, expert visits, and collaborative research, culminating in presentations and performances for families.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Conduct strategic planning and institutional self-studyEngages in long-term institutional development through processes such as strategic planning and accreditation preparation, including a year-long self-study for NYSAIS accreditation and the development of policies and financial planning to ensure organizational stability.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Facilitate school transitions and family guidanceProvides personalized and group guidance to families applying to independent and public schools in New York City, including an annual exmissions process with informational sessions, ISAAGNY report preparation, admissions visits, and support for public school applications, including gifted and specialized programs, in partnership with a public school consultant.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Operate and maintain school facilities and library resourcesManages renovated school facilities including updated classrooms, a Reggio Emilia-inspired atelier, administrative offices, a multi-purpose room, and an infant-toddler space (NIDO), and maintains a school library with over 4,000 books accessible to students and families.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize field trips and community-based learningPlans and conducts neighborhood walks and field trips to locations such as fire stations, doctor’s offices, the American Museum of Natural History, and local studios, connecting classroom learning themes to real-world experiences and community engagement.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provide extended day and drop-in care programsOffers a drop-in before-school care program from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. and a trimester-based after-school enrichment program with rotating classes, including options for half-day and full-day students, to support flexible family needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.46M
Contributions & grants$1.04M23%
Program service revenue$3.36M75%
Investment income$31K1%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$4.81M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.93M
Grants paid out$99K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.55M
Cash$1.58M
Investments$8.79M
Liabilities$12.83M
Net assets$11.72M
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR JENNIFER VEST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $303K |
| SUSAN HESS | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $167K |
| ELISE TEICHERT | HEAD TEACHER | 40 | $164K |
| SUSAN MALONE | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 40 | $163K |
| NOUBAR TOROSSIAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $134K |
board members · 18
- ALFRED HUANG — TRUSTEE
- ANDREA FRIEDMAN VOORHIS — SECRETARY
- CHARLES BISENIUS — TRUSTEE
- DR GALEN GUENGERICH — TRUSTEE
- DR ILYA LAUFER — TRUSTEE
- DR KAVITA DHARMARAJAN — TRUSTEE
- ELLEN BIRNBAUM — TRUSTEE
- EUGENE RIBEIRO — TRUSTEE
- GAURAV MIRCHANDANI — TRUSTEE
- GREGORY GIBSON — CHAIR
- INSUNG CHO — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER LLAMAS — TRUSTEE
- JOHN KEHOE — TRUSTEE
- JONINA HERTER — TRUSTEE
- KAY JOSEPH — TRUSTEE
- LITA TANDON — VICE-CHAIR
- MATTHEW LITTLE — TRUSTEE
- SHASHANK PATEL — TREASURER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Site for field trips during classroom studies on topics such as marine life.
- Bank Street Network — Teachers are well-versed in the Bank Street approach, indicating affiliation or professional connection with the Bank Street educational framework.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees and supports the governance and operations of All Souls School.
- Dr. Kelly Bird Partner — Consultant who supported All Souls School’s 2023 self-study for NYSAIS accreditation.
- Dr. Robin Aronow Partner — Public school consultant who provides a workshop and email updates for families on the NYC public school application process.
- Gastroenterologist Parent Partner — Visited the classroom to share insights about the digestive system.
- Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York Partner — Membership organization promoting equitable, professional, and collaborative admissions practices among independent schools in the greater New York area.
- Local Pilates Studio Partner — Hosted a class visit for children to explore body movement and function, owned by an All Souls School parent.
- Martha Haakmat Partner — Consultant who supported All Souls School’s 2023 self-study for NYSAIS accreditation.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accredited member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Naturalist Grandparent Partner — Visited the classroom to teach children about bird development and duck life cycles.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Licensing agency ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational regulations for early childhood programs.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Accrediting body for All Souls School; the school completed NYSAIS accreditation in 2013 and is preparing for decennial review.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Professional membership organization providing accreditation, peer review, and support for continuous school improvement.
- Parents League of New York Partner — Organization supporting families in independent school education; membership reflects commitment to family partnership and transparency.
- Reggio Emilia Network — Engages with the educational philosophies and practices of the Reggio Emilia approach through teacher visits and professional development.
- Reggio Emilia Network — Teachers are well-versed in the Reggio Emilia approach, reflecting engagement with the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy.
- Reggio Emilia Partner — Draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, particularly the concept of the “Hundred Languages of Children.”
- Unitarian Church of All Souls Partner — All Souls School is a tenant in Wiggin House, the educational building of the Unitarian Church of All Souls, and was founded by members of the church in 1965.
strategies · 4
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, Emergent Curriculum Modelmethodology: child_centered_learningBy building learning experiences around each child's interests, strengths, and developmental stage, the school fosters deep engagement, a love of learning, and respect for others, because children are more motivated and capable learners when education is personalized and experiential.
- Equity and Belonging Through Relational Practicemethodology: equity_centered_early_childhoodBy teaching children to practice curiosity, empathy, and advocacy in their relationships, the school fosters equitable and inclusive communities, because early social-emotional learning rooted in justice and belonging lays the foundation for lifelong ethical engagement.
- Play-Based Inquiry Learningmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play as the primary mode of exploration and social engagement, the school supports problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful learning, because young children construct knowledge most effectively through hands-on, experiential, and self-directed activities.
- Reggio Emilia-Inspired Expressive Learningmethodology: reggio_emilia_approachBy recognizing and nurturing the "Hundred Languages of Children," the school enables diverse modes of expression—such as art, construction, and storytelling—to support cognitive, emotional, and social development, because young children learn and communicate most authentically through multiple creative modalities.