named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Center (planned)
Future state-of-the-art academic facility designed to transform teaching and learning on campus
Student-Managed Investment Fund
Hands-on program providing students with real-world experience in investing, financial literacy, and ethical decision-making; one of the first such programs at the secondary school level
The Storm King Experience
Experiential learning initiative expanding innovative educational opportunities for students, supported by matching funds from the Edward E. Ford Foundation
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Conduct capital campaign and academic facility expansionHas raised $2.95 million toward a $3.5 million capital campaign to construct and renovate the new Academic Center, which will double classroom capacity from five to ten classrooms.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver arts education and production programsOffers studio art, theater, dance, music, fashion design, film and video, and stagecraft programs that include instruction, creation, performance, and exhibition. Students engage in technical training, creative expression, and production across all disciplines.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Deliver experiential and immersive academic programsOffers Q-Term, an immersive and experiential learning program each spring, and emphasizes creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication through project-based and hands-on learning across the curriculum.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 8–12 and postgraduate studentsProvides a rigorous, college-preparatory education for students in grades 8 through 12 and postgraduate year through small class sizes, experiential learning, and a college-mimicking academic schedule. The school serves both boarding and day students in a coeducational, independent setting.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate competitive and recreational athletic programsOffers varsity, junior varsity, and club sports across 19 sports, with student participation in the Hudson Valley Athletic League and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council, including competition for and winning athletic titles.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive dining services for boarding studentsOperates a seven-day-a-week dining program that provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at every meal during the school year. A new weekly menu is posted every Monday.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Provide student admissions and transition support servicesIssues admission decisions and financial-aid awards simultaneously to priority applicants, followed by an enrollment packet and a personal congratulatory call from an admissions counselor. Also provides airport pickup service from JFK or Newark airports for new and international students.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Support student life through weekend and cultural activitiesOrganizes a rotating schedule of weekend trips and activities during the school year, including cultural outings and outdoor recreation, to enrich student life and support community building.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.61M
Contributions & grants$889K7%
Program service revenue$11.88M87%
Investment income$489K4%
Other revenue$353K
expenses
Total expenses$13.03M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$6.01M
Grants paid out$2.57M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.68M
Cash$266K
Investments$6.17M
Liabilities$8.70M
Net assets$8.98M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MAREK PRAMUKA | ASSISTANT HEADMASTER FOR ADMISSIONS | 50 | $268K |
| RAYMOND HECHT | ASSISTANT HEAD FOR FINANCE | 50 | $186K |
| EMILY COLE-CHU MACSWAIN | DEAN OF STUDENTS | 50 | $164K |
| LISA SHAMBAUGH | HEAD OF SCHOOL (AS OF 07/24) | 50 | $142K |
| CINDY NEVILLE | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT HEALTH | 50 | $135K |
| GLENNY TORRES | CONTROLLER | 50 | $114K |
board members · 15
- BRUCE HANSON — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES CORDERO — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE WATSON — TREASURER
- ILA BARTON — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN FLORES — TRUSTEE
- KEN GOLDWASSER — TRUSTEE
- KERRYANNE MONAHAN — SECOND VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL FISCHER — TRUSTEE
- NEIL NOVESKY — TRUSTEE
- PETER FOX — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD GROSSMAN — THIRD VICE CHAIR
- ROBERT DOCHERTY — FIRST VICE CHAIR
- ROBERT GINSBERG — CHAIR
- ROGER AUERBACHER — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT RUTTER — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Clarity Partner — Uses the Clarity financial aid platform to assess need-based aid applications.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts Storm King alumni who continue their education, with current students and faculty maintaining connections through alumni engagement.
- Edward E. Ford Foundation Funder — Provides a $50,000 matching grant to support The Storm King Experience and expand experiential learning opportunities.
- Hudson Valley Athletic League Partner — Storm King School competes in this athletic league.
- Metro-North Government — Provides rail access to campus; Metro-North station in Beacon is 20 minutes from Storm King School.
- New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Partner — Storm King School competes in this preparatory school athletic council.
- Warren P. Leonard Partner — Named the Warren P. Leonard Lobby in honor of his contributions to the school community during his tenure from 1957–1966.
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.
- Experiential Learning Through Immersive Programsmethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging students in hands-on, immersive experiences such as Q-Term and student-managed investment funds, the school deepens educational impact and develops practical skills, because experiential engagement fosters deeper understanding and leadership development.
- Integration of Rigor and Support for Holistic Developmentmethodology: rigor-and-support integrationBy combining academic rigor with personal support systems across residential and extracurricular settings, the school develops capable learners because structured challenge paired with relational care promotes resilience and growth.
- Mentorship-Integrated Education Modelmethodology: mentorship-based educationBy fostering open, mentorship-based relationships with faculty and practicing artists, the school builds student confidence and capability because sustained, personalized guidance enhances academic, artistic, and professional development.
- Place-Based and Arts-Integrated Educationmethodology: place-based_learningBy using the natural mountain environment and integrating the arts as core components of learning, the school enhances engagement and critical thinking because context-rich, creative experiences deepen cognitive and emotional development.
- Student-Centered Personalized Learning in a Small Communitymethodology: student-centered personalized learningBy combining small class sizes, deliberate community scale, and individualized academic pathways, the school fosters student growth because personalized attention and consistent expectations enable confidence and mastery.