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Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Woodmere, NY · EIN 113028408 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · lawrencewoodmere.org
revenue
$12.3M
expenses
$8.0M
net assets
$-2.9M
employees
152
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

Lawrence Woodmere Academy is a premier college preparatory school for students, families and educators who embrace a quality education and a commitment in an environment that values wisdom and nurtures personal, community and global responsibility.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lawrence Woodmere Academy is a private college preparatory school in Woodmere, New York, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The school emphasizes academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and global awareness through programs such as interdisciplinary international studies, Mandarin language instruction, and STEAM education. It offers advanced academic opportunities including Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with St. Francis College, and a Global Scholar Certificate program.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $774K
    Summer Camp Program
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Early Learning Program
3K and Pre-K program focusing on emotional, social, artistic, intellectual, and physical development through play-based and integrated learning.
Global Scholar Certificate Program
Student-designed concentration in global studies including coursework in media literacy, global leadership, social entrepreneurship, a senior thesis, and cross-cultural engagement.
International Day
Annual interdisciplinary event where students study a country and present projects, performances, and cuisine celebrating global diversity and unity.
Lower School Program
Elementary education program emphasizing Balanced Literacy, Math in Focus (Singapore approach), STEAM, social-emotional learning, and world language instruction.
Upper School Program
Grades 9–12 college preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement, honors courses, dual enrollment with St. Francis College, and the Global Scholar Certificate program.
World Language: Mandarin
Program offering Mandarin language and cultural education across all grade levels.
activities · 15 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers hands-on STEAM education
      Provides project-based STEAM programming where students engage in hands-on investigation, design, and building activities to develop skills in science, engineering, math, and technology.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual International Day celebration
      Organizes a yearly International Day event where students present interdisciplinary studies of countries through performances, cultural projects, and international cuisine, fostering community engagement and celebrating diversity and global awareness.
  • Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
    • Implements small-group guided reading and literacy instruction
      Uses leveled, small-group guided reading instruction tailored to students' instructional levels to support literacy development across grades, helping students read increasingly challenging texts.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Integrates social-emotional learning through structured programs
      Implements the Harmony and Move This World programs to deliver daily social-emotional learning, covering topics such as empathy, diversity, communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation, with daily check-ins to support student readiness to learn.
  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Offers Global Scholar Certificate Program
      Provides a student-designed concentration in global studies, one of only 25 such programs in the U.S., allowing students to pursue interdisciplinary pathways in global citizenship and scholarship.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Offers dual enrollment and early college credit programs
      Provides Upper School students the opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits through a partnership with St. Francis College’s High School Bridge Program, offering dual enrollment courses that count toward both high school and college degrees.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offers student choice enrichment clubs
      Runs a Friday afternoon program where students select and participate in short-term enrichment activities led by teachers, promoting exploration and engagement beyond the core curriculum.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operates summer camp program for youth development
      Runs a summer camp program focused on youth development, providing structured activities and learning opportunities during the summer months.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events and community-building programs
      Plans and hosts fundraisers and community events to support educational and cultural initiatives and strengthen connections among students, families, and staff.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Provides 1:1 college preparation and placement advising
      Offers individualized college counseling and four-year planning support to all students, contributing to a 100% college acceptance rate among graduates.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Provides arts education across disciplines
      Offers regular, specialized instruction in visual arts, theater, and music taught by award-winning or specialist educators, spanning all grade levels from Lower School through Upper School.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Provides comprehensive K-12 education with academic, personal, and artistic development
      Delivers a full academic program integrating intellectual, artistic, and personal growth, with a focus on civic responsibility and entrepreneurial thinking to prepare students for higher education and global careers. Maintains a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio to support individualized instruction.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Provides mobile application for school communications
      Offers a mobile app that delivers resources, announcements, and news to guardians, students, and staff to support school-wide communication and engagement.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Provides physical education focused on wellness and teamwork
      Offers structured physical education instruction emphasizing movement, wellness, and collaborative skills.
  • East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
    • Teaches Mandarin language and Chinese culture across all grades
      Provides ongoing instruction in Mandarin language and Chinese cultural studies to students in all grade levels through engaging, integrated methods.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$12.35M
Contributions & grants$954K8%
Program service revenue$4.63M38%
Investment income$6.69M54%
Other revenue$74K
expenses
Total expenses$7.98M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.01M
Grants paid out$808K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.03M
Cash$2.80M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.89M
Net assets$-2.86M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +81.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brian O'Connell Head of School 40 $238K
Stephen Ostroff Director 40 $121K
Susan Lettieri Dir. of Global Ed 40 $111K
Hank Williams Head of School 40 $104K
Mary Barton Associate Head of School 40 $69K
board members · 10
  • Adam Sheflin — President
  • Arjun Reddy — Vice President
  • Atul Sud — Trustee
  • Brittany Edwards — Trustee
  • David Malanga — Trustee
  • Ella Schwartz — Secretary
  • Everett Hopkins — Trustee
  • Robert Michelin — Trustee
  • Shari Findling — Trustee
  • Willis Perry — Trustee
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Barbra Barth Feldman Partner — Former Head of School and alumna whose legacy influences the school's arts philosophy.
  • Barbra Feldman Center Fund Funder — Funder supporting Lawrence Woodmere Academy
  • Barbra Feldman Center Fund Partner — Fund supporting the admissions process for early childhood applicants.
  • Dog KitchenGeeking Out LLC Partner — Developer of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy mobile application.
  • Harmony Partner — Uses the Harmony program for social-emotional learning on topics including diversity, empathy, and communication.
  • Harmony Program Partner — Uses the Harmony program to deliver social-emotional learning curriculum on diversity, empathy, and communication.
  • Harmony program Partner — Uses the Harmony program for structured social-emotional learning on diversity, empathy, and communication.
  • Lawrence Woodmere Academy Partner — Parent Association operates within and supports Lawrence Woodmere Academy.
  • Move This World Partner — Implements the Move This World wellness program for student emotional regulation and readiness.
  • Move This World Partner — Implements the Move This World wellness program to support student emotional regulation.
  • Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick Government — Senator attended LWA's legislative breakfast, indicating a formal or ceremonial affiliation.
  • St. Francis College Partner — Partner institution through which LWA Upper School students earn college credits.
  • St. Francis College Partner — Partnership through St. Francis College’s High School Bridge Program to offer dual enrollment courses for college credit.
  • Victor Alarcon Partner — Developed the official mobile app for Lawrence Woodmere Academy.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Arts-Integrated, STEM-Enhanced Entrepreneurial Learning
    methodology: arts+stem_entrepreneurship
    By integrating the arts and STEM into a shared framework of entrepreneurial problem-solving, the school cultivates innovation and deep engagement because creative and analytical thinking are mutually reinforcing in real-world contexts.
  • Experiential and Play-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: experiential_play_based_learning
    By using play, hands-on learning, and positive relationships, especially in early childhood, the school supports holistic emotional, intellectual, and physical development because experiential engagement builds intrinsic motivation and neural connections more effectively than passive instruction.
  • Service and Integrity as Foundational to Education
    methodology: service_based_education
    By embedding a culture of service and integrity into the curriculum through the principle of “Learn to Serve,” the school fosters personal responsibility and community commitment because ethical identity is developed through consistent, values-based practice.
  • Student-Centered, Personalized Learning with Social-Emotional Foundation
    methodology: personalized_learning_with_sel
    By combining small class sizes and strong teacher-student relationships with social-emotional learning, the school personalizes education and enhances academic readiness because emotional security and individualized attention enable deeper cognitive engagement.