named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
KinderFirst
Advanced academic entry program for boys turning six between May 1 and December 31, serving as an entry point into the Lower School
Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5)
Elementary education program emphasizing foundational academic skills, character development, and early childhood learning in a boys-only environment
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Program offering a structured curriculum with student assessments, teacher recommendations, and standardized testing to support academic and personal growth
Upper School (Grades 9–12)
College preparatory program with rigorous academics, essay writing, peer and teacher recommendations, and standardized testing requirements
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Administer financial aid and enrollment processesProvides tuition assistance grants on an annual basis, considers number of children in tuition-charging schools, offers fee waivers for financial aid applications, and manages enrollment through preliminary applications and Ravenna, with annual reapplication required for aid.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Deliver specialized academic and enrichment programmingOffers interdisciplinary and advanced academic programs including the Grade 5 Panama Canal Project, Advanced Placement testing in over 15 subjects, Certificates of Distinction for independent research, STEAM Expo, rocketry and robotics, and a joint international study program with the Marymount School.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Expand and maintain educational facilitiesConstructed 30,000 square feet of educational space with 13 classrooms and six STEAM labs/studios, added 10,000 square feet of athletic facilities including a gymnasium/auditorium, and provided 5,000 square feet of student gathering space in the new Upper School building.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Facilitate community engagement and leadership forumsHosts panel discussions, forums, and events featuring the Head of School, faculty, and student voices to discuss boys’ development, leadership, teaching approaches, and the Browning School experience, fostering relational strengths and community connection.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Operate KinderFirst accelerated entry programOffers KinderFirst, an accelerated academic program combining Kindergarten and Grade 1 curriculum for boys turning six between May 1 and December 31, enrolling 6 to 8 boys annually starting in 2026–2027, with instruction in core and specialty subjects.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate college preparatory school for boysProvides a comprehensive academic program focused on college preparation and character development for boys, maintaining a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and offering small-group instruction in advanced Upper School courses.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Produce school communications and publicationsProduces and publishes The Buzzer magazine to communicate the school’s mission of guiding students toward lives of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college guidance and transition supportOffers college guidance programming to support students in the transition beyond graduation, ensuring preparation for post-secondary success.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide extended-day and after-school programsOffers an extended-day program for Kindergarten through Grade 5, including after-school chess instruction by professional masters and private music lessons in piano, violin, guitar, and other instruments.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Run athletic and character development programsOperates an athletic program promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and character development, including a K-1 chess team that achieved a Top 5 national ranking and a new gymnasium/auditorium as part of expanded athletic facilities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support student well-being and community integrationBuilds individual relationships with students and families, hosts orientation and class trips for new students in Grades 6 and 9, maintains a nut-aware environment, and employs a full-time security officer and nurse in a secure, modernized facility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34.63M
Contributions & grants$2.83M8%
Program service revenue$29.47M85%
Investment income$2.55M7%
Other revenue$-216K
expenses
Total expenses$35.47M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$19.15M
Grants paid out$4.89M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$191.61M
Cash$10.81M
Investments$49.70M
Liabilities$94.02M
Net assets$97.59M
Liquid reserves20.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| John M Botti | Head of School | 40 | $1.21M |
| John Campbell | CFO | 40 | $627K |
| Bobbi Mark | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $330K |
| Kenneth Marshall | Dir Facilities/Security | 40 | $303K |
| Danielle Passno | MS Head | 40 | $297K |
| Eric W Ogden | LS Head | 40 | $278K |
| Aaron Grill | Dir Technology | 40 | $277K |
| Mingyan MA | Middle School Head | 40 | $261K |
| Sanford Pelz | Director Guidance | 40 | $245K |
| James Deangelo | Interim Upper Head | 40 | $167K |
board members · 15
- Alex Perruzzi — Vice President PA
- Allan Gropper — Honorary Trustee
- Andrew E Vogel — Trustee, Vice President
- Angelos Stergiou — Trustee
- Betty Noelle-Pierre — Trustee
- Carolyn Lamphier — Trustee
- Chris Hartmann — Trustee
- George Cabrera — Trustee
- Graig Springer — Trustee
- Haley Thantu Broadbent — Trustee
- Ian Sandler — Trustee
- James S Chanos — Honorary Trustee
- Jeffrey Landes — Trustee, Secretary
- Jerry Pi — Trustee
- Jodi J Schwartz — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Clarity Partner — Third-party service used to assess household financial need for tuition assistance decisions.
- Department of Education (DOE) Government — Provides free yellow bus transportation and OMNY Cards for eligible students based on residency and distance from school.
- Head of School Partner — Engages the Head of School in community conversations and leadership events.
- ISAAGNY Network — Member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York, adhering to coordinated admissions calendars and shared best practices.
- ISAAGNY Network — Participates in the ISAAGNY admissions process, using its standardized notification date for KinderFirst enrollment decisions.
- Marymount School Partner — Collaborates on a joint international study program for Upper School students.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Collaborates with the NYC DOE to provide free yellow bus transportation and OMNY Cards for eligible students.
- Ravenna Partner — Partner platform used to manage and track student applications and admissions events.
- Ruth Whippman Partner — Featured in Ruth Whippman's book _BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity_
- S9Architecture Partner — Firm working with Browning on the design and renovation of the new Upper School building.
- parents and guardians of students Partner — Collaborates with families to extend civil discourse practices into the home by encouraging open discussion of diverse issues.
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.
- Civil Discourse as Character and Intellectual Formationmethodology: civil_discourse_educationBy teaching civil discourse and fostering a culture of reasoned persuasion, we cultivate empathetic leadership and independent judgment because students learn to engage across differences with intellectual humility and respect.
- Developmental Alignment in Boy-Centered Educationmethodology: research-based strategies for boyhood developmentBy using research-based strategies tailored to the developmental needs of boys and organizing instruction around narrow age bands and readiness, we produce academically rigorous and socially cohesive learning because educational pacing aligns with developmental stages.
- Holistic Character Development Through Relational and Experiential Learningmethodology: holistic-educationBy integrating character education, relational strength development, and community engagement into academic programming, we foster responsible, purposeful lives because students grow in curiosity, dignity, honesty, and connection through sustained relationships and values-aligned experiences.