irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.46MSECONDARY EDUCATION-INSTRUCTIONAL. APPROXIMATELY 113 STUDENTS SERVED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Boarding Program
Provides structured residential life and academic support for students from North America and over 60 countries, fostering independence and global engagement within a Christian environment
Day Program
Serves local students from Allegany County and surrounding areas, offering a multicultural educational experience alongside boarding students
Dual Enrollment Program
Enables qualified high school students to take college-level courses at Houghton University, earning transferable credits and reducing future higher education costs
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 2 activities
- Provides college-preparatory secondary education in a Christ-centered environmentOffers a high school curriculum grounded in a Biblical worldview for both boarding and day students, emphasizing spiritual, mental, physical, and social development to prepare them for higher education and vocational callings. The program serves approximately 100–113 students annually.
- Provides structured boarding program for international and domestic studentsOffers year-round residential education for boarding students from over 60 countries and local communities, fostering growth, independence, and life skills within a structured Christian environment.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Offers admissions outreach and prospective student engagementConducts campus tours and student shadow days for prospective families to experience school life and academic offerings.
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Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Offers homeschool co-op program for middle school studentsProvides a structured academic program and extracurricular activities for middle school students through a homeschool cooperative model, including a published course catalog and documented activities.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Operates a dual enrollment program with Houghton UniversityEnables qualifying 11th and 12th grade students to enroll in 100 and 200-level courses at Houghton University, earning transferable college credit to reduce future higher education costs and support degree completion.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Provides tuition assistance and financial support programsOffers need-based tuition assistance to both international and non-international students through structured financial application processes via BeneFAQ and FACTS Tuition Management, alongside a 10-month payment plan for day students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.24M
Contributions & grants$411K18%
Program service revenue$1.83M82%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.71M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$41K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.25M
Cash$176K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.42M
Net assets$-176K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOBY TRAVIS | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $110K |
| JONATHAN KEITH | CFO | 40 | $100K |
board members · 10
- ALLEN GURLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JORDAN DOVER — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN DAUGHERTY — BOARD MEMBER
- KEREN DAVIDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KEREN STOCKIN — SECRETARY
- MARK GETZIN — PRESIDENT
- PETER BELLAMY — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER LUCKEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- SETH PULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Allegany County Transit Partner — Provides local transportation options for students living along the Route 19 corridor.
- BeneFAQ Partner — Processes confidential financial applications for tuition assistance on behalf of Houghton Academy.
- FACTS Partner — Partners with FACTS to provide tuition management and payment plan services for day student families.
- Houghton University Partner — Partner for school apparel through the Houghton University HIGHLANDERS SHOP
- Houghton University Partner — Provides dual enrollment courses, academic resources, and campus facilities to Houghton Academy students.
- Houghton University Partner — Provides on-campus 100 and 200-level courses for qualifying Houghton Academy students.
- Houghton University Partner — Renewed partnership with Houghton Academy for shared educational mission and resources.
- Houghton University Partner — Shared history and partnership enabling students to access large school opportunities while benefiting from small school care.
- Living Curriculum Educators Partner — Teacher model program where educators are followers of Jesus Christ and integrate faith into teaching.
- Sideline Partner — Partner for school apparel through the Houghton Academy Sideline store
- Wix Partner — Uses Wix.com as the website platform.
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.
- Biblical Worldview Integrationmethodology: biblical_worldview_integrationBy integrating all academic disciplines under a unified Biblical worldview, the school ensures that students understand all truth as derived from God, producing a cohesive educational experience that shapes intellectual and spiritual development because all learning is framed within a shared theological foundation.
- Integrated Secondary and Higher Education Modelmethodology: integrated-secondary-higher-educationBy providing Academy students full access to Houghton University’s facilities and academic offerings, the school enhances college readiness and deepens educational impact because proximity to higher education resources enables early exposure to advanced learning and institutional continuity.
- Parent-School Spiritual Partnershipmethodology: parent-school_partnershipBy positioning itself as an educational partner to parents—who hold ultimate responsibility for their children's formation—the school reinforces spiritual and academic development because family and institution share a common faith-based mission, ensuring alignment in values and expectations.