named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Lower School (Beginners–Class IV)
Foundational academic and character program for young boys focusing on curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth in a structured, nurturing environment
Whole Boy Development
Comprehensive approach integrating academics, arts, STEM, athletics, and leadership to develop well-rounded boys of character and integrity
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Administers a structured admissions process for Kindergarten and beyondThe admission process requires submission of an application form, the ISAAGNY Confidential School Report, parent or guardian interviews, and school visits for all applicants, including Kindergarten and upper-level candidates, to ensure alignment with the school’s educational mission.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Delivers independent K–9 education for boys focused on academic and character developmentProvides a comprehensive, long-term educational program spanning nine to ten years that develops fundamental academic skills, self-confidence, personal integrity, respect for others, and a commitment to excellence in boys. The curriculum includes world languages, STEM innovation, and the arts, with instruction guided by a dedicated faculty to prepare students for secondary school and college.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Executes major capital projects to enhance educational facilitiesCompleted a $70 million building project as part of two major capital campaigns to improve infrastructure and support the school’s long-term educational goals.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Fosters community engagement through family participation in school eventsEngages parents as volunteers in school activities such as field trips, art displays, class plays, and the Clothing Giveback, strengthening school-community relationships.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Maintains a highly qualified and stable teaching facultyEmploys a teaching faculty with an average of 17 years of classroom experience and over 70% holding advanced degrees, supporting student learning through sustained educator engagement. The school retains and attracts excellent faculty as part of its commitment to academic and cultural excellence.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Supports student development through comprehensive faculty and staff resourcesProvides student support via a faculty and staff body exceeding 110 members, fostering classroom environments that encourage exploration, discovery, and recognition of effort while sustaining a culture of athletic and artistic achievement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32.99M
Contributions & grants$4.99M15%
Program service revenue$23.76M72%
Investment income$4.32M13%
Other revenue$-82K
expenses
Total expenses$29.02M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$18.11M
Grants paid out$1.75M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$137.48M
Cash$20.82M
Investments$91.84M
Liabilities$14.36M
Net assets$123.12M
Liquid reserves46.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GREGORY O'MELIA | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $1.03M |
| COREY DURNEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $393K |
| JULIE KING | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $323K |
| TARA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $297K |
| FAITH HUNTER | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL | 40 | $296K |
| DOROTHY MCCARTNEY | DIR OF STUDENT SUPPORT | 40 | $268K |
| CAROLINE BERRY | TEACHER | 40 | $260K |
| PETE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL | 40 | $253K |
| CARMINE GIOVINO | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | 40 | $231K |
| DANIELLE OSTER | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $230K |
| DIANNE STEWART-GARRETT | TEACHER | 40 | $210K |
board members · 14
- ADAM ROSENBLUTH — TRUSTEE
- AMANDA WALDRON — TRUSTEE
- ANDREAS LAZAR — TRUSTEE
- ANSON FRELINGHUYSEN — TRUSTEE
- BHAVNA KATKAR — TRUSTEE
- BRYAN CHO — TRUSTEE
- CARLOS RODRIGUEZ-PASTOR — TRUSTEE
- DOUGLAS SNYDER — TREASURER
- ERNESTO CRUZ — TRUSTEE
- GERRITY LANSING — TRUSTEE
- GREGORY FOWLKES — PRESIDENT
- GREGORY PALM — SECRETARY
- JEANINE BORTHWICK — TRUSTEE
- JOHN GRIFFIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Faith Hunter Partner — Director of the Lower School who leads implementation of educational programs and community practices.
- Greg O'Melia Government — Current head of school leading institutional direction since 2001
- Heidi Gore Partner — Director of Admissions at The Buckley School in the City of New York
- ISAAGNY Partner — Collaborates with ISAAGNY to obtain confidential school reports as part of the admissions process.
- Interactive Schools Partner — Designed the school's website
- Parents Committee Partner — Parents Committee partners with the school to organize activities and events, representing the collaboration between families and the school.
- SprX™ Partner — Technology platform powering the school's website
- The B. Lord Buckley Society Partner — Planned giving initiative supporting The Buckley 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.
- Character and Excellence-Based Educationmethodology: character_and_leadership_developmentBy integrating character development with academic rigor, the school fosters personal integrity, leadership, and lifelong excellence in boys because moral and intellectual growth are seen as mutually reinforcing.
- Holistic Development Through Universal Participationmethodology: whole-child_development_through_universal_participationBy requiring engagement across all areas of school life, the school builds well-rounded learners with self-awareness and resilience because broad experiential exposure strengthens identity and adaptability before specialization.
- Integration of Tradition and Growth Mindsetmethodology: tradition_and_growth_mindset_integrationBy combining enduring educational traditions with a growth mindset culture, the school prepares students for future challenges because stability and adaptability together foster resilient, forward-thinking learners.
- Leadership Development via Team Engagement and Core Competenciesmethodology: team-based_leadership_developmentBy embedding leadership training in team-based activities and emphasizing collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, the school cultivates accountable and confident male leaders because these skills are best developed through practice in structured social contexts.