named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Executive Function & Study Skills Coaching
Incorporates organization, planning, note-taking, and test preparation skills across the curriculum to support student independence and academic habits
Learning Support Services
Provides differentiated instruction, classroom accommodations, and academic support within a college-preparatory curriculum; includes collaboration between learning specialists and teachers to support student success
Malone Schools Online Network (MSON)
Provides access to advanced, collaborative courses taught across leading independent schools, expanding academic opportunities beyond the local campus
Senior Capstone Project
Year-long, student-driven research and inquiry project in the Upper School that allows students to explore interests in depth and demonstrate independent scholarship
Social-Emotional & Counseling Support
Offers individual and small-group counseling services to support student mental health and well-being in partnership with faculty and families
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Awarding need-based scholarships to studentsProvides substantial financial aid through the Malone Family Foundation endowment to support academically talented students with financial need, enabling access to its independent school education.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Engaging the broader community through school-hosted eventsHosts free workshops, visit days, performances, and family programs open to the Central New York community, fostering connections between the school and the public.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Maintaining alumni engagement and community traditionsFosters a global alumni network of over 4,200 graduates and sustains longstanding school traditions such as Red & White Day and the Opening Day Handshake Ceremony, which originated from its predecessor institutions.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Operating an Early Learning Program for young childrenProvides a developmentally focused early childhood education program for PreK and Kindergarten students, featuring an 8:1 child-to-teacher ratio, healthy meals accommodating dietary restrictions, rest time, and yoga/mindfulness activities. Includes extended day care and early drop-off options at no additional cost.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Providing PK-12 college preparatory educationOperates as a PreK–Grade 12 independent school in Syracuse, New York, offering a rigorous academic program that prepares students for selective colleges and universities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership development across all grade levels.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Supporting student academic and personal developmentIntegrates social-emotional learning, executive function skill development, and mindfulness practices into daily instruction to support student well-being and academic success. Offers individualized learning support, in-class accommodations, differentiated instruction, and counseling services to meet diverse student needs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitating advanced and online course access for studentsOffers students access to advanced, collaborative coursework through membership in the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON), expanding academic opportunities beyond the on-campus curriculum.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.97M
Contributions & grants$3.36M26%
Program service revenue$9.19M71%
Investment income$441K3%
Other revenue$-20K
expenses
Total expenses$13.19M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$7.17M
Grants paid out$2.33M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.76M
Cash$2.04M
Investments$9.86M
Liabilities$5.48M
Net assets$19.28M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FOLEY | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $300K |
| MATTHEW CARR | CFO | 40 | $142K |
board members · 17
- AMY WILDHACK — TRUSTEE
- CALEB KING — TRUSTEE
- CANDACE CAMPBELL-JACKSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVE SUTER — TRUSTEE
- DAVID TEMES — VICE PRESIDENT
- DEREK PITTS — TRUSTEE
- DERYN POMEROY — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH AUGUST — VICE PRESIDENT
- ERIC FUNG — SECRETARY
- EVAN DREYFUSS — PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY RUBIN — TREASURER
- JOHN SUTPHEN — TRUSTEE
- MARY SWAN — TRUSTEE
- NEELESH SHAH — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT SIMPSON — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN HERRON — TRUSTEE
- SWATI MURTHY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Admissions Team Partner — Collaborates with families during admissions to assess fit and align expectations regarding learning support.
- Malone Family Foundation Funder — Provides an endowment enabling MPH to offer scholarships to academically talented students with financial need.
- Malone Schools Online Network Network — Provides MPH students access to advanced, collaborative courses taught across leading independent schools.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborative effort involving students, teachers, and families in supporting independent learning
- Pebble Hill School Partner — Predecessor institution that merged with The Manlius School in 1970 to form Manlius Pebble Hill School
- The Manlius School Partner — Predecessor institution that merged with Pebble Hill School in 1970 to form Manlius Pebble Hill School
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.
- Small-School Community Model for Belonging and Engagementmethodology: small_school_inclusive_communityBy maintaining a small school size and intentionally building an inclusive community that honors individual identities, the school enhances student support, belonging, and engagement because close-knit, family-like environments foster safety, connection, and identity formation.
- Social-Emotional and Developmental Integration in Educationmethodology: developmentally_appropriate_soelemotional_learningBy embedding social-emotional learning and mind-brain education research across grade levels and aligning instruction with developmental needs, the school supports holistic student growth and well-being because cognitive and emotional development are interdependent and optimized through balanced challenge and support.
- Student-Centered, Inquiry-Based Learning with Expert Mentoringmethodology: student_centered_inquiry_learningBy combining student-centered instruction, inquiry-based learning, and mentorship from subject-matter expert teachers, the school promotes critical thinking, deep exploration, and intellectual growth because active, discussion-driven classrooms tailored to student interests increase engagement and understanding.
- Tripartite Partnership Model for Student Responsibility and Growthmethodology: shared_learning_partnershipBy fostering a shared learning partnership among students, teachers, and families—emphasizing clear expectations, feedback, time management, and supportive home environments—the school builds student ownership and responsibility because sustained academic and personal growth requires aligned adult support and structured independence.