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THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131837409 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B240 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · buckleyschool.org
revenue
$33.0M
expenses
$29.0M
net assets
$123.1M
employees
130
volunteers
200
program ratio
74%
profile · synthesized from sources

The Buckley School in the City of New York is an independent all-boys K–9 school founded in 1913. It provides a rigorous, character-focused education emphasizing academic excellence, leadership, and personal integrity. Located in New York City, the school serves boys during their formative years, preparing them for success in secondary school and beyond through a holistic curriculum and close-knit community.

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

  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Administers a structured admissions process for Kindergarten and beyond
      The 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.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Delivers independent K–9 education for boys focused on academic and character development
      Provides 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.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Executes major capital projects to enhance educational facilities
      Completed a $70 million building project as part of two major capital campaigns to improve infrastructure and support the school’s long-term educational goals.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Fosters community engagement through family participation in school events
      Engages parents as volunteers in school activities such as field trips, art displays, class plays, and the Clothing Giveback, strengthening school-community relationships.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Maintains a highly qualified and stable teaching faculty
      Employs 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.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Supports student development through comprehensive faculty and staff resources
      Provides 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.
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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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 Education
    methodology: character_and_leadership_development
    By 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 Participation
    methodology: whole-child_development_through_universal_participation
    By 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 Mindset
    methodology: tradition_and_growth_mindset_integration
    By 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 Competencies
    methodology: team-based_leadership_development
    By 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.