named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Experiential & Regenerative Studies
eSTEAM curriculum including coding, robotics, permaculture, woodworking, and applied mathematics, emphasizing sustainability and community service through a regenerative lens.
Junior High (7th-9th grade)
Integrated curriculum centered on self-understanding and relationship to the world, combining Montessori principles with project-based learning and outdoor experiences.
Mastery Transcript Consortium
Internationally recognized competency-based transcript system documenting academic, personal, and real-world learning without traditional grades.
SUNY Sullivan Partnership
Dual enrollment program enabling students to earn a fully accredited associate degree from SUNY Sullivan while completing high school, with transferable college credits.
Senior High (10th-12th grade)
Advanced studies and college-level coursework building on junior high foundations, with opportunities for dual enrollment and specialized academic tracks.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Administer after-school and summer programsOffers an after-school program with snacks, storytelling, and outdoor time, and operates a six-week summer program (July 6–August 14, 2026) for children ages 3–12 featuring Montessori-based STEAM learning, outdoor adventures, and weekly enrollment at $350 per week.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver specialized academic and arts programmingProvides structured instruction in visual arts, fiber arts, physical education, Spanish language, and environmental education across primary and secondary grades, using hands-on techniques and integrated curricula to teach vocabulary, cultural awareness, artistic skills, and ecological literacy.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Document student progress via Mastery TranscriptTracks and documents student academic, personal, and real-world competencies using the Mastery Transcript system, which reflects individual growth beyond traditional grading.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host community and seasonal eventsOrganizes annual community events including Harvest Festival, Earth Day Service, Graduation, student-led conferences, Open House Celebrations, and Soup & Sledding, some open to the public, to celebrate milestones and strengthen community ties.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Integrate peace, inclusion, and environmental stewardship into educationEmbeds peace education, social-emotional learning, inclusion initiatives, and regenerative environmental projects into classroom culture and student programming, fostering empathetic relationships, community well-being, and ecological interconnections.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Operate dual enrollment and college partnership programsOffers high school students access to college courses and mentorships through a partnership with SUNY Sullivan, enabling participants to earn an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma through a formal dual enrollment program.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide Montessori-based education on a farm-based campusDelivers holistic, whole-child-centered Montessori education for students starting at age 3 through high school, using a 100-acre farm-based campus in Glen Spey, NY, integrating experiential learning, outdoor education, and natural ecosystems into academic and character development.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial aid and scholarshipsOffers need-based and merit-based tuition assistance and scholarships covering up to 75% of tuition, awarding over $275,000 in 2023–2024 and $300,000 in 2024–2025 to current and incoming families through a formal financial aid application process.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Run junior high and senior high integrated curriculaProvides a junior high program (grades 7–9) with an integrated curriculum focused on self-understanding and students' relationship to the world, and a senior high program (grades 10–12) emphasizing advanced and college-level coursework.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.46M
Contributions & grants$145K4%
Program service revenue$3.15M91%
Investment income$750%
Other revenue$166K
expenses
Total expenses$3.52M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.55M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$781K
Cash$527K
Investments$0
Liabilities$728K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NISHA GUPTA | DIRECTOR | 50 | $98K |
| JACK COMSTOCK | DIRECTOR | 50 | $97K |
board members · 6
- ANTHONY FRIGOLETTO — TREASURER
- DAVID BYRNES — CHAIR
- HELENA LE ROUX OHM — VICE CHAIR
- LORI ZAMBARANO — RESIGNED JUN
- MELISSA HOLDEN — RESIGNED JUN
- TAYLOR JAFFE — SECRETARY
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- A Single Bite Partner — Collaborates with students on addressing food insecurity in the local community.
- American Express Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- American Montessori Society Network — Member organization supporting Montessori education standards and practices.
- Apple Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Avon Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Bank of America Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Catskill Mountainkeeper Partner — Co-founded the Homestead Climate Lab with The Center for Discovery and Friends of the Homestead School to support environmental and climate education.
- CogX: Science of Learning Partner — Collaborates on science of learning initiatives to support educational practices.
- Exxon Mobil Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- FACTS Partner — Partner organization used for enrollment and financial aid processing.
- FACTS Partner — Third-party service used to evaluate family financial information for financial aid applications.
- Fiber on Main Partner — Offers students access to fiber arts programming.
- Forage and Gather Partner — Local business providing students access to local treats and community engagement opportunities.
- Friends of the Homestead School Partner — Funded the 2020 PPE Project and co-founded the Homestead Climate Lab to support environmental and emergency response initiatives.
- Gap Inc. Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- General Electric Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Glen Spey campus Network — Location of the Homestead Summer Session for children ages 3 to 12.
- Google Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Gordon Training International: Teacher Effectiveness Training Partner — Provides teacher training in effectiveness and classroom leadership.
- Hurleyville Performing Arts Center Partner — Provides access to theater, stage, and performing arts offerings for students.
- Johnson & Johnson Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- Mastery Transcript Consortium Network — Member organization using the Mastery Transcript to document student learning and competencies.
- Microsoft Partner — Employer that participates in matching gift programs to support donations to the Homestead School.
- New York State Montessori Alliance Network — Member organization supporting Montessori education within New York State.
- OER Project: Big History Framework Partner — Uses the Big History Framework as part of its humanities and integrated curriculum.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Academic partner in the Homestead Collaborative College High School (CCHS) program, enabling students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Dual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn a college Associate Degree while in high school.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Hosts Homestead School's high school graduation ceremony and provides college courses for students.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Partnership enabling high school students to take college courses and participate in mentorships.
- SaveNature.org Partner — Partner organization through which Homestead School channels funds from student art sales to preserve rainforest acreage.
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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.
- Experiential and Place-Based Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: experiential_environmental_educationBy integrating hands-on, experiential learning with place-based education on functioning permaculture farms, the school cultivates ecological literacy and environmental stewardship, because direct engagement with natural systems fosters scientific understanding, personal responsibility, and long-term advocacy for the environment.
- Integrated Project-Based and Student-Led Learningmethodology: project_based_learningBy embedding academic subjects in real-world, project-based contexts and empowering student-led initiatives, the school deepens engagement and contextualizes learning, because meaningful, self-directed projects foster ownership, purpose, and long-term civic and environmental action.
- Interdependence and Community-Centered Learningmethodology: interdependence_educationBy teaching the interconnectedness of life through social-emotional learning, mixed-age classrooms, and frameworks like Circle of Care and participatory wholeness, the school shifts students from a mindset of separation to one of interdependence, because collaborative relationships and shared leadership build empathy, compassion, and civic responsibility.
- Montessori-Based Holistic Developmentmethodology: montessori_educationBy using Montessori principles that honor children's innate desire to learn and provide structured freedom, the school fosters independence, self-formation, and holistic development—integrating academic, social, and emotional growth within a culture of peace, justice, and equity, because this approach aligns with children's natural developmental trajectories and promotes lifelong engagement and responsibility.