irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $48KSUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM
- #2 $26KLUNCH PROGRAM
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Lunch Program
On-campus meal service for students, operating with modest revenue and expenses
Residential Program
Housing and academic support for international students living with host families or school-affiliated hosts during the academic year
Summer Day Camp Program
Recreational and educational summer program for youth, with reported revenue exceeding expenses in recent years
Travel Study Program
Academic travel experiences to international destinations such as Mongolia, Israel, Galapagos, and Scotland, integrated with thematic coursework
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School ProgramsProvides structured after-school programming focused on developing skills, teamwork, and healthy routines, including access to an independent after-camp program during summer months.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni Engagement ActivitiesConducts alumni outreach through interviews highlighting post-graduation accomplishments and facilitates personal connections among former students, including relationships that have led to marriages.
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High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- International Student Exchange ProgramsFacilitates international student exchange partnerships, including a long-standing relationship with the Evelyn Rogers School in Guatemala established in the 1980s, to provide students with practical language experience and cross-cultural engagement.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- K–12 Private Education with Thematic CurriculumOperates as an independent K–12 private school providing a well-rounded academic program centered on annual thematic education, integrating core subjects, world languages, arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning. Instruction is delivered in small classes to support personalized pacing and individualized learning across all grade levels.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Student Clubs and Extracurricular EnrichmentOffers a range of student clubs and enrichment activities including chess club, cooking classes, Japanese ink-painting workshops, and oyster project research, designed to promote leadership, collaboration, exploration of interests, and hands-on learning in science and the arts.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Student Meal ProgramOperates a lunch program that provides meals to students during the school day, with meals also included in summer camp offerings.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Student Travel Study ProgramsConducts domestic and international educational travel programs aligned with the school’s annual academic theme, including biennial two-week spring trips since the 1990s and scheduled destinations such as Vietnam in 2026. These programs include visits to cultural and historical sites like the Parthenon in Nashville and have historically included trips to France, England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer Day Camp for YouthOperates a full-day summer camp program for children ages 5–12, running from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with breakfast and lunch provided. The program includes swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, STEAM activities, field games, and splash days, along with an optional after-camp program from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM during the first three weeks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.24M
Contributions & grants$236K11%
Program service revenue$1.93M86%
Investment income$23K1%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$2.09M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.40M
Cash$846K
Investments$50K
Liabilities$432K
Net assets$2.96M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| VIRGINIA MILLER | HEADMASTER | 40 | $92K |
board members · 7
- AURORA BREAZNA — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE STIMMEL — DIRECTOR
- DAN LIVINGSTONE — VICE PRESIDENT
- DOUGLAS FLEMING — ALUMNI RELATIONS
- IVAN RIVERA — DIRECTOR
- SAM CHARNEY — DIRECTOR
- SETH BORKO — TREASURER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy Partner — Participates in student exchange programs with schools in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
- Brown University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Brown University.
- Concordia College Partner — Alma mater of Headmaster Virginia Keating-Miller, who earned her B.A. in Education from the institution.
- Cornell University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Cornell University.
- Evelyn Rogers School Partner — International sister school partner in Guatemala for student exchange programs.
- Georgia Institute of Technology Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Georgia Tech.
- Guatemala City, Guatemala Partner — Participates in student exchange programs with schools in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
- Harvard University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Harvard University.
- Iona College Partner — Alma mater of Headmaster Virginia Keating-Miller, who earned her M.S. in Education from the institution.
- Jose Partner — Provides private transportation services for the Thornton-Donovan Summer Challenge camp at additional cost.
- Kraków, Poland Partner — Participates in student exchange programs with schools in Kraków, Poland.
- La Plata, Argentina Partner — Participates in student exchange programs with schools in La Plata, Argentina.
- New York University (NYU) Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to New York University.
- Penn State University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Penn State University.
- Purdue University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Purdue University.
- Sera, Hiroshima, Japan Partner — Participates in student exchange programs with schools in Sera, Hiroshima, Japan.
- Smith family Partner — Donated a new enclosure for Sam, a bird residing at the school.
- T-D Alumni Association Network — Alumni network hosted on LinkedIn and Facebook to maintain connections among former students.
- Yale University Partner — Graduates of Thornton Donovan School have been accepted to Yale University.
- Yonkers Fire Department Partner — Transferred Sam, a bird, to the school under the care of Augie Nigro.
strategies · 3
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.
- Holistic Student Development Through Co-Curricular Engagementmethodology: holistic_developmentBy offering after-school programs, student-led clubs, and structured summer camp activities that integrate physical, creative, and social experiences, the school supports leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, because consistent, multi-dimensional engagement builds resilience and community beyond the classroom.
- Personalized and Strength-Based Learningmethodology: personalized_learningBy using small class sizes, differentiated instruction, and a focus on individual strengths, the school personalizes education to meet each student’s academic and developmental needs, because this tailored approach fosters confidence, engagement, and improved learning outcomes.
- Thematic and Experiential Travel Educationmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating academic subjects with immersive international travel around annual themes, the school deepens cultural understanding, historical awareness, and global empathy, because experiential engagement makes learning more meaningful and transformative than classroom instruction alone.