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CHURCHILL SCHOOL AND CENTER
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132722983 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B280 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · churchillschoolnyc.org
revenue
$33.3M
expenses
$27.8M
net assets
$78.4M
employees
225
volunteers
18
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

CHURCHILL SCHOOL PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION THAT DELIVERS THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IN THE FIELD OF LEARNING DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Churchill School and Center is a K-12 independent school in New York City serving students with language-based learning disabilities. It provides a comprehensive, research-based education that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and self-advocacy. The school also operates The Churchill Center, which offers professional development and resources for educators, families, and the broader community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $101K
    THE CHURCHILL CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF LEARNING DISABILITIES TO STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Activism in Education Days
School-wide events suspending regular classes to engage students and staff in social justice themes through workshops, guest speakers, and student-led sessions.
After-School Clubs
Enrichment programs in areas such as chess, cooking, art, sports, and technology offered to enrolled students in grades K-8.
Camp Churchill
Five-week summer camp for students entering grades K-6, featuring arts, sports, STEM, literacy enrichment, and themed activities led by Churchill educators.
Equity Institute
Professional development initiative focused on anti-racism, disability awareness, gender expression, and inclusive school culture for educators and school leaders.
Guidance and College Counseling Program
Four-year program supporting students from 9th grade through post-secondary planning, including college applications, test preparation, essay development, and exploration of alternative pathways.
Lower School (Grades K-6)
Small-group, individualized instruction focusing on literacy, math, executive functioning, and social-emotional development for students with language-based learning disabilities.
The Churchill Center
Professional development and resource hub offering workshops, training, and expert-led sessions for educators, families, and service providers in the field of learning disabilities.
Upper School (Grades 7-12)
Academic and college preparatory program that builds independence, critical thinking, and self-advocacy skills while supporting students' unique learning profiles.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 2 activities
    • Operate Equity Institute for inclusive education training
      Runs the Equity Institute to provide professional development for educators on institutional racism, gender expression, disability awareness, and school culture to improve inclusive teaching practices and promote equity in educational settings.
    • Support educator and student participation in diversity conferences
      Sends educators and students to external diversity and equity conferences such as the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, Learning for Justice, and the NAIS People of Color Conference to expand learning and engagement with equity issues.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Deliver curriculum-integrated experiential learning
      Organizes community meetings, field trips, day trips, and overnight adventures that are integrated with academic and social-emotional learning goals to enrich the curriculum and support holistic development.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Deliver individualized academic and therapeutic support services
      Provides tailored student support through small-group instruction, executive functioning training, and collaboration among classroom teachers, school psychologists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to address individual learning needs and promote self-advocacy.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Facilitate student-led arts and performance programming
      Offers instruction in multiple arts disciplines—including visual arts, music, theater, and digital media—and hosts choral concerts, instrumental showcases, and art exhibitions where students present their work in public stages and galleries.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Host expert-led workshops and resources for families
      Provides workshops, webinars, and educational opportunities for families led by specialists in learning disabilities, executive functioning, and ADHD, offering tools and community connections through the Churchill Center.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Implement service learning and community engagement initiatives
      Runs a Service Learning program in which students lead and participate in community service projects, and hosts "Activism in Education Days" featuring student- and staff-led workshops on social justice topics such as civil discourse, elections, and diversity.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • Offer peer-led educational workshops
      Facilitates peer-to-peer learning where upper school students design and lead workshops for younger students on topics including sustainable fashion, climate change, global music, and media representation.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate K-12 college preparatory school for students with language-based learning disabilities
      Provides a specialized educational program for students in grades K-12 with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing delays, offering tailored instruction and a socially inclusive environment to support academic and personal development. The school is structured into Lower School (K-6) and Upper School (7-12) to create a continuous academic pathway.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Provide college and post-secondary transition guidance
      Offers college guidance programming including individual meetings, family consultations, interactive workshops, and transition classes for 11th and 12th graders to prepare for college and non-traditional pathways such as gap years and alternative programs. Maintains and shares a list of colleges attended by Churchill graduates.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide professional development for educators and service providers
      Offers year-round professional development programs, workshops, and webinars for teachers and related service providers on emerging methodologies, technologies, and pedagogical approaches in learning disabilities education, led by nationally recognized experts.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Run after-school and summer enrichment programs
      Operates structured after-school clubs and Homework Club for students in grades 4–8, and runs Camp Churchill, a five-week summer program for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, featuring arts, sports, STEM, and literacy enrichment activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33.27M
Contributions & grants$2.04M6%
Program service revenue$27.60M83%
Investment income$3.17M10%
Other revenue$470K
expenses
Total expenses$27.76M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$21.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$90.83M
Cash$4.79M
Investments$55.52M
Liabilities$12.42M
Net assets$78.41M
Liquid reserves26.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TIMOTHY MADIGAN HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $796K
MARYKAY COYLE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $417K
ANNITA ROUSSOS ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $253K
STEPHEN PALERMO CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40 $246K
JASON WALLIN UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 40 $230K
KIMBERLY CAMPBELL CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40 $228K
Sara Cohen LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 40 $216K
LYNN CARPENTER-SETTLOW DIR. OF TEACHING & LEARNING 40 $214K
TIMOTHY MCKEON DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 40 $186K
Sarah Szen-Bardwell CHIEF ENROLLMENT & STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $169K
board members · 15
  • ANDY SPRINGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BEN SCHIPPERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARRIE CATAPANO — BORD MEMBER
  • CHADWICK ROBERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CYNTHIA WAINWRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID MACK — PRESIDENT
  • GREG WILLIAMSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • HERB EILBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES CHUNG — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSE FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
  • JOHN LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUAN MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIM VAN DOORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAUREN MUNFA — SECRETARY
  • NORMA DIANA STANTON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Arnold Schickler Partner — Co-founder of the Churchill School, instrumental in gathering educators and parents to establish the school in 1972.
  • Churchill's high school students and alums Partner — Assist experienced educators in leading Camp Churchill activities.
  • Erin Hugger Partner — Director of College Counseling at Churchill School and Center who leads the guidance program.
  • Harry Valentine Partner — Co-founder of the Churchill School, independent school teacher who brought firsthand experience with learning and social challenges.
  • National Association of Independent Schools Partner — Sends educators and students to the NAIS Annual People of Color Conference for professional development and networking.
  • The Churchill Center Network — Provides resources and support for families, caregivers, and school professionals as part of Churchill School and Center's integrated services.
  • occupational therapists Partner — Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to support student development
  • school psychologists Partner — Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to provide tailored student support
  • social workers Partner — Work closely with classroom teachers and administrators as part of a collaborative support team
  • speech and language therapists Partner — Part of a collaborative team providing integrated support to students alongside educators
  • the Churchill Center Partner — Collaborates with the school to provide family resources, educational programming with specialists, and community connection opportunities.
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 Responsive and Inclusive Community Building
    methodology: culturally_responsive_practice
    By implementing culturally responsive curricula, affinity groups, and anti-bias hiring, Churchill School fosters an inclusive community where diverse identities are represented and valued, because institutional practices that reflect student diversity strengthen belonging and equity.
  • High Expectations with Structural Support
    methodology: high_expectations_with_support
    By maintaining high academic expectations while systematically removing instructional and structural barriers, the school enables students with learning disabilities to achieve at high levels because challenge paired with appropriate scaffolding promotes growth and self-efficacy.
  • Holistic, Whole-Child Development Model
    methodology: whole_child_education
    By integrating academic, social-emotional, creative, and physical development within a multidisciplinary support framework, Churchill School promotes sustained student success because addressing the full spectrum of student needs removes barriers to learning and builds resilience.
  • Identity-Affirming, Student-Centered Education
    methodology: identity_affirming_education
    By centering student identity, dignity, and belonging in a supportive school environment, Churchill School enhances engagement, self-advocacy, and learning outcomes for students with language-based learning disabilities, because affirmation of identity fosters psychological safety and academic risk-taking.
  • Individualized, Research-Based Instruction with Specialist-Led Small Groups
    methodology: individualized_instruction
    By tailoring curricula and instructional methods to individual student needs using research-based practices and specialist-led small-group instruction, Churchill School improves academic outcomes because personalized, expert-driven teaching addresses the specific cognitive and linguistic challenges of language-based learning disabilities.