named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Art Studio
Upper School course allowing students to create original artwork in a renovated studio space for an end-of-year showcase
Chapin Study
Research and exploration project for Kindergarten students to investigate the school community, developing skills as researchers and storytellers
Spring Athletics Program
Competitive sports program offering Badminton, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field for student-athletes across divisions
Technology and Design Documentary Project
Class 6 project where students produce documentary films, developing technical and storytelling skills
World Languages Field Trips
Annual immersive day trips for sixth grade students studying French, Spanish, or Chinese, connecting language learning with cultural experiences
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Project-Based Learning Programs 2 activities
- Conduct K–12 learning legacy and research projectsEngages students in ongoing research and storytelling about the school community, including multi-month Kindergarten projects involving interviews, model-building, and public exhibitions.
- Implement interdisciplinary math programmingDevelops and delivers annual, interdisciplinary math programs tied to global observances such as World Bee Day, featuring age-appropriate, hands-on, and project-based learning activities across middle school grades.
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School and School-Community Events 2 activities
- Host annual Field Day eventsOrganizes annual Field Day events for Lower, Middle, and Upper School students, faculty, and staff.
- Host cultural and heritage celebrationsOrganizes school-wide cultural events and assemblies for Black History Month, Hispanic/Latinx/e Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and International Women’s Day, featuring student-led presentations, guest collaborations, traditional arts, and readings.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Deliver college guidance counselingOffers college guidance counseling to Upper School students and parents starting in Class 9, with intensive support beginning in Class 11.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Foster student leadership developmentProvides leadership opportunities for girls across all areas of school life, including student government, academics, athletics, arts, and publications.
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Youth Debate and Public Speaking Programs 1 activity
- Integrate Speech and Debate across curriculumExpands and integrates Speech and Debate programming across all divisions, including hiring additional staff, increasing student participation, and embedding debate skills into the K–12 curriculum.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer advanced art studio and student showcasesProvides an Advanced Art Studio course for Upper School students to develop original artwork, culminating in an end-of-year showcase in a renovated studio space.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate independent K–12 day school for girlsProvides a private, independent education for girls in grades Kindergarten through 12, grounded in academic excellence and moral values, with a shared campus environment facilitating daily cross-grade interactions.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize immersive language and cultural field tripsHosts annual immersive field trips for sixth-grade students to engage with French, Spanish, or Chinese cultures and languages in authentic settings, including visits to cultural sites, markets, and neighborhoods.
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Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
- Provide digital citizenship educationOffers expert-guided programming for students and parents on responsible social media use, technology, and digital citizenship, supported by an expanded cell phone policy in Classes 8–10.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provide nutritious meals and food serviceProvides safe, nutritious, and quality meals for K–12 students, including daily gluten-free and vegan options, scratch-made meals using organic ingredients, salad bars, pasta bars, and culturally responsive menus such as a Passover special menu.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development for educatorsOffers professional development programs for teachers through collaboration with colleagues, external mentors, and scholars, including a Scholars in Residence Program that brings pre- and post-doctoral scholars into classrooms and learning settings.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Run competitive athletic programsOperates competitive athletic programs in Badminton, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field, with documented success including league championships, record-breaking performances, and state titles.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Support sustainability and food systems educationEngages students in sustainability initiatives including a hydroponic tower garden, composting via the "Zero Waste Food Challenge," food waste tracking and reduction projects, and a student-run CSA program offering locally sourced produce.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68.93M
Contributions & grants$11.67M17%
Program service revenue$54.85M80%
Investment income$2.07M3%
Other revenue$331K
expenses
Total expenses$71.17M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$34.23M
Grants paid out$8.29M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$361.76M
Cash$26.12M
Investments$101.28M
Liabilities$99.71M
Net assets$262.05M
Liquid reserves21.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUZANNE FOGARTY | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $1.17M |
| MARY P FOSTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $533K |
| MARITA ALTMAN | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $380K |
| XIOMARA HALL | ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $368K |
| THERESE CRUITE | HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL | 40 | $334K |
| KAREY BOALS SCHNER | DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE GUIDAN | 40 | $304K |
| ALLISON BISHOP | HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL | 40 | $304K |
board members · 18
- ALEXA BATOR CHAE — ASSISANT SECRETARY
- AMANDA WALDRON — TRUSTEE
- ARIELLE PATRICK — TRUSTEE
- BARA TISCH — TRUSTEE
- BETH KOJIMA — TRUSTEE
- BETTY NOEL-PIERRE — TRUSTEE
- BURWELL ESPY SCHORR — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA S DIGGS — TRUSTEE
- CISCO J DEL VALLE — TRUSTEE
- CLARENCE MITCHELL — SECRETARY
- JARED COHEN — TRUSTEE
- KIM KARETSKY KRINSKY — VICE CHAIR, FINANCE
- LEEANN BLACK — CHAIR
- MEGAN HEANUE — TRUSTEE
- MELINDA CHENG — TRUSTEE
- PHIL HAN — TRUSTEE
- POOJA GOYAL — TRUSTEE
- REBECCA IRWIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Accent Dance NYC Partner — Collaborated with Chapin to provide a dance residency for Class 6 students during Black History Month.
- Allie Friend RN, BSN Partner — School Nurse who participated in student interviews about health services
- Anneli Ballard ’86 Partner — Chief Communications and Strategy Officer who supported student research on uniform history
- Athletic Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) Network — Member league in which Chapin competes for regular season and tournament titles in multiple sports.
- Badminton team Partner — Competes in the Athletic Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) and participates in the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) championships.
- Brearley Partner — Opponent in the AAIS semi-final lacrosse playoff match.
- Cathy Parker RN, BSN Partner — Director of Health Services who educated students about the Health Office operations
- Cooper Union School of Architecture Partner — Interdisciplinary academic partnership with Chapin School.
- Cordelia Orbach Partner — Assistant Director of College Guidance at The Chapin School Ltd
- Dr. Jill Walsh Partner — Collaborates with Chapin on expert-guided programming about technology use and digital citizenship.
- Dr. Patricia T. Hayot Partner — Former Head of School who participated in student interviews about her portrait and tenure at Chapin
- Finalsite Partner — Website hosting and content management platform used by The Chapin School
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Interdisciplinary academic partnership with Chapin School.
- Ilana Pergam ’86 Partner — Director of Academic Program who helped students explore key moments in Chapin’s history using archival materials
- International Coalition of Girls' Schools Network — Member organization referenced for research and advocacy related to girls' education.
- Irina MacGuire Partner — Director of Development and Alumnae Affairs who assisted students studying historical uniforms
- Jon Olivera Partner — Director of the Hayot Center for Innovation who guided students in exploring technology and innovation spaces
- Karey L. Boals Partner — Director of College Guidance at The Chapin School Ltd
- Le District Partner — Hosted Chapin School's French language students for an immersive field trip involving language practice in a French marketplace setting.
- LifeWorks Partner — Food service provider collaborating with Chapin to deliver meals for students in K-12.
- MENSCH Partner — Group of Chapin community members who read stories to Lower School students during Jewish American Heritage Month.
- Maggie Johnston Partner — College Guidance Office Manager at The Chapin School Ltd
- Marymount Partner — Opponent in the AAIS lacrosse playoffs following advancement past the first round.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Network — Statewide association hosting championship events in golf and track & field where Chapin teams and individuals have competed and won titles.
- Nightingale Partner — Opponent in the AAIS badminton championship match.
- Parents' Association Partner — Organizes events and facilitates parent engagement in school life.
- Prado Museum Partner — Offered a virtual visit to its collection for Chapin School's Spanish language students to view works by Diego Velázquez.
- Rick Ugenti Partner — School Safety Administrator and Transportation Coordinator who met with students studying the bus system
- Sandra J. Theunick Partner — Former Head of School who joined a student interview via Zoom to discuss her portrait and leadership legacy
- Stonyfield Partner — Supplies 100% hormone- and antibiotic-free organic yogurt for the dining program.
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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.
- Culturally Immersive Language Learningmethodology: culture-immersion_language-learningBy embedding language instruction in authentic cultural experiences and daily life interactions, the school deepens linguistic proficiency and cross-cultural understanding because real-world application reinforces retention and contextualizes learning beyond the classroom.
- Holistic Development Modelmethodology: holistic_educationBy integrating intellectual, emotional, moral, social, and creative development through advisory programs, co-curriculars, and interdisciplinary learning, the school prepares empathetic and purposeful leaders because education that transcends academics builds resilient, well-rounded individuals.
- Identity-Affirming and Inclusive Curriculum Frameworkmethodology: mirrors_windows_sliding_doorsBy structuring learning around the "mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors" framework, the school fosters inclusion and engagement because students develop empathy when they see themselves reflected and are invited to explore diverse perspectives as active participants.
- Single-Gender Educational Environmentmethodology: single-gender_educationBy educating girls and young women in a single-gender setting from Kindergarten through Class 12, the school maximizes participation, leadership development, and confidence because such an environment removes gender-based social pressures and fosters targeted support for girls' academic and personal growth.
- Student-Centered and Inquiry-Based Learningmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy placing students at the center of learning through inquiry-driven, project-based, and student-led research experiences, the school cultivates agency, deeper engagement, and lifelong curiosity because ownership of learning fosters intrinsic motivation and meaningful understanding.