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MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC
ELMONT, NY · EIN 237379093 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B28Z · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · mdp.org
revenue
$15.6M
expenses
$14.6M
net assets
$3.4M
employees
166
volunteers
12
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHOS' NEEDS CANNOT BE MET BY THEIR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children provides specialized education and residential services for students with emotional and behavioral disorders whose needs are not met by local school districts. Founded in 1972, the school operates programs in Elmont and Ozone Park, New York, offering therapeutic, academic, and vocational support. It serves youth aged 13–21, primarily through a state-funded residential program in partnership with New York State agencies.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.71M
    RESIDENTIAL - MARTIN DE PORRES CASA DE LASALLE EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCE CASA DE LASALLE IS AN EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 104TH STREET IN OZONE PARK, QUEENS, AND NEW YORK. THE PROGRAM CAN SERVE UP TO 24 MALES AGES 13-21. IT IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND IS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES. IT IS ALSO A 12-MONTH PROGRAM AND IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN THE MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT SERVES ONE GENDER (MALES).
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Casa de La Salle Educational Residence
Residential and educational program for up to 24 males aged 13–21 with emotional and behavioral disorders, providing year-round therapeutic, academic, and vocational services in Ozone Park, Queens.
MDP Elementary/Jr. High School
Day school program offering academic and therapeutic services for students with special needs in Elmont, NY.
MDP High School
High school program in Rockaway Park that includes the Casa de La Salle "school within a school" model, providing full academic, therapeutic, and extracurricular opportunities for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Organizes educational and cultural field trips and extracurricular activities
      Plans and conducts field trips to enrich student learning and supports student participation in sports teams at Martin De Porres High School to promote social and physical development.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Provides residential care and educational services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges
      Operates a year-round residential educational program in Ozone Park, Queens, serving up to 24 males aged 13–21 with emotional and behavioral challenges, combining structured education with behavioral and residential support.
  • Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
    • Provides school meals through the NYS Child Nutrition Program
      Offers daily breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students through participation in the NYS Child Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Program.
  • Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
    • Provides special education services for students with emotional and behavioral disorders
      Operates a specialized school program for students with emotional and behavioral disorders, offering individualized education, counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as mandated by IEPs. The school serves students across multiple locations in Queens, New York.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducts research on children with emotional handicaps
      Co-published "Lost Children," a groundbreaking descriptive study in the 1970s on children with emotional handicaps, contributing foundational knowledge in the field of special education.
    • Recruits and retains specialized education and support staff
      Recruits teachers, para-professionals, social workers, and support staff for multiple school locations; maintains long-term staff retention, with over 40% of employees serving for at least 10 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.63M
Contributions & grants$501K3%
Program service revenue$15.11M97%
Investment income$20K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$14.59M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.36M
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.87M
Cash$2.55M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.48M
Net assets$3.39M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH TRAINOR PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT 45 $204K
ANTONELA CINTURATI CFO 40 $179K
NELSON TUNG SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 40 $134K
KEVIN REISMILLER PRINCIPAL 40 $132K
LENNOX BAILEY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $132K
GRACIA HYPPOLITE TEACHER - TECHNOLOGY 40 $129K
JEFFREY MARCAL HR DIRECTOR 40 $120K
board members · 11
  • BETH A BIXBY — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES GAUS — CHAIRPERSON
  • DOMENICO CIACCIO — DIRECTOR
  • DR JAMES J BLACK PHD — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES LOGAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MORIARTY — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK J BOYLE — VICE CHAIR
  • PRICE OLIVIER — TREASURER
  • RALPH ESPOSITO — DIRECTOR
  • SR EILEEN M KELLY CSJ — DIRECTOR
  • SR EVELYN LAMOUREUX — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Christ the King parish Partner — Hosted the MDP South school site in its former convent in Springfield Gardens.
  • Ed Morgan Partner — NYC guidance counselor who collaborated with Bill Jesinkey in founding Martin De Porres School.
  • Gloria Aloise Partner — Co-founder involved in establishing Martin De Porres School alongside Bill Jesinkey.
  • Jane Stern Partner — Collaborated with Bill Jesinkey on research and advocacy for children with emotional handicaps, including co-publishing "Lost Children."
  • NYS Child Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Program Government — Participates in the state-run Child Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Program to fund student meals.
  • NYS Child Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Program Government — Participates in the state-run child nutrition program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Entity responsible for student data regulations, privacy oversight, and maintaining the Parents' Bill of Rights that the school adheres to.
  • New York State Educational Department Partner — Joint venture partner in operating the Casa de LaSalle educational residence program
  • New York State Office of Family and Children's Services Partner — Joint venture partner in operating the Casa de LaSalle educational residence program
  • PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing donations
  • Ron John Partner — Co-founder involved in establishing Martin De Porres School alongside Bill Jesinkey.
  • SCHOOLinSITES Partner — Provider of website platform services
  • SCHOOLinSITES Partner — Provides website platform services for MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC.
  • St. Mary Magdalene Elementary School Partner — Former school facility repurposed as the consolidated campus for Martin De Porres School in 1977.
  • Steve Cohen Partner — Friend and former Board Member of Martin De Porres School who currently serves as a consultant.
  • de LaSalle Christian Brothers Partner — Religious group that collaborated with Bill Jesinkey in founding Martin De Porres School after leaving Mater Christi High School.
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.

  • Championing Marginalized Students through a Civil Rights Lens
    methodology: civil_rights_framework
    By focusing on students with emotional and behavioral disorders who are disproportionately impacted by poverty and racism, and framing their education as a civil rights issue, the school drives systemic advocacy and equitable service delivery, because recognizing educational exclusion as structural injustice motivates transformative change.
  • Integrated Educational and Residential Care Model
    methodology: integrated_educational_residential_care
    By integrating educational and residential services through partnerships with state agencies, the school provides coordinated, long-term support for students with complex emotional and behavioral needs, because continuity of care across settings improves behavioral outcomes and stability.
  • Skills-for-Life Blended Curriculum
    methodology: skills-for_life
    By combining academic, emotional, and practical learning experiences, the school equips students with lifelong skills for independence and community contribution, because holistic development beyond academics is necessary for successful adulthood, especially for marginalized learners.
  • Supportive School Community with Trauma-Informed Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By creating structured, trauma-informed learning environments that emphasize staff-student relationships and collective resilience, the school fosters behavioral improvement, trust, and an optimistic worldview in students with emotional and behavioral challenges, because safety and belonging are foundational to development and engagement.
  • Universal Free Meals to Reduce Stigma and Ensure Nutrition Access
    methodology: universal_free_meals
    By providing universal free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision, the school ensures all students receive daily nutrition and removes financial barriers and stigma associated with individual meal applications, because equitable access to food is a prerequisite for learning and well-being.