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ST CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY
CANTON, NY · EIN 863551974 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B24 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · sienaacademy.org
revenue
$204K
expenses
$189K
net assets
$108K
employees
6
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE OPERATION OF A SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AGED STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

St. Catherine of Siena Academy is a private elementary school in Canton, NY, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school provides a classical liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing faith formation, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. It supports parents as primary educators and aims to develop the intellectual, spiritual, and moral potential of each child within a Christ-centered environment.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Classical Liberal Arts Program
Rigorous academic curriculum for grades Pre-K through 8 emphasizing Latin, literature, history, and theology within a Catholic framework, designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue
Faith Formation Program
Integrates Catholic teachings, regular participation in Mass, and spiritual development into daily school life, fostering an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
Family Tuition Support Initiative
Effort to provide financial aid and scholarship opportunities for families who find tuition costs prohibitive, supported through donor relationships
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Classical Christian K–12 Education 2 activities
    • Deliver subject-specific instruction across grade levels using defined curricula
      Provides grade-specific instruction in core academic and enrichment subjects including mathematics, grammar, science, art, theology, music, literature, and physical education, using established curricula such as Saxon Mathematics, Shurley Grammar, Memoria Press, Spirit of Truth, and Seeley Golden Treasures.
    • Operate a Catholic K–8 school providing liberal arts and sciences education integrated with faith formation
      Operates a school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education in the Catholic tradition that integrates academic instruction with faith formation, Christian virtues, and Gospel values. The curriculum is implemented in accordance with the religious teachings required by the Bishop of Ogdensburg.
  • Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
    • Administer non-discriminatory admissions and educational programs
      Admits students and administers educational, scholarship, loan, and school programs without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin, ensuring equal access to all rights and privileges offered by the academy.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Host prospective family engagement events
      Hosts open house events and "Be a Student" Day experiences that allow prospective families to meet school leadership and teachers, tour classrooms, observe a full school day including All-School Mass, and learn about the curriculum and school culture.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$204K
Contributions & grants$90K44%
Program service revenue$107K52%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$173K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash$109K
Investments$0
Liabilities$766
Net assets$108K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • DANIEL SWEENEY — TREASURER
  • DEVON SUTTON — VICE-CHAIR
  • ELIZABETH PIETROPAOLI — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN MINER — TRUSTEE
  • LIESL DOTY — SECRETARY
  • MARY KATE OLLEY — HEAD OF SCHO
  • PHIL SHATRAW — TRUSTEE
  • REV BRYAN STITT — CHAIRMAN
  • REV STEPHEN ROCKER — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT TREMPER — TRUSTEE
  • SETH CONKLIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Bishop of Ogdensburg Government — Required to comply with the Bishop of Ogdensburg’s requirements regarding religious curriculum, approved religious texts, and adherence to Church teachings.
  • Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Network — Member of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE)
  • Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Partner — Source cited for content on Catholic liberal education.
  • Lourdes Academy Partner — References Lourdes Academy's resources to explain the value of Latin education.
  • Memoria Press Partner — Curriculum provider for multiple subjects including history, Latin, science, and literature.
  • Memoria Press Partner — Uses Memoria Press as its core curriculum provider.
  • Saxon Partner — Curriculum provider for mathematics instruction.
  • Seeley Golden Treasures Partner — Curriculum provider for music instruction.
  • Shurley Partner — Curriculum provider for grammar instruction.
  • Siena Academy Government — Legal name used for donations and official correspondence
  • Spirit of Truth Partner — Curriculum provider for theology instruction.
  • St. Mary's Church Partner — Hosts All-School Mass for St. Catherine of Siena Academy's "Be a Student" Day.
  • Stripe Partner — Uses Stripe for online payment processing of enrollment fees.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Classical Catholic Liberal Education for Holistic Formation
    methodology: catholic-liberal-education
    By grounding education in the classical liberal arts tradition integrated with Catholic faith—emphasizing truth, goodness, and beauty—the school cultivates critical thinking, moral development, and a lifelong love of learning, because this synthesis forms the whole person intellectually, spiritually, and morally.