named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Enrichment & Intervention Services (AEIS)
Daily program providing individualized academic support or enrichment based on student needs
After-School Enrichment Program
Fee-based after-school program available until 5:00 PM for students
Annual Science Fair
School-wide science fair each spring for students in grades K-8, featuring hands-on, project-based learning
PE/Art/Music/Library/Technology
Weekly specialized instruction in art, music, library, and technology; K+ students attend PE at the Hornell YMCA twice weekly
Tuition Assistance Program
Need-based financial aid and named scholarship funds to help low- and moderate-income families afford tuition
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Engage board members in operational and governance supportThe Board of Directors and advisory council members provide governance oversight and perform volunteer operational tasks to sustain school functions, including reviewing tuition assistance applications and supporting a nurturing educational environment.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Operate a private Catholic elementary schoolProvides Catholic education for elementary students in the Hornell area, focusing on academic achievement, spiritual development, and individualized support through daily instruction, enrichment, and intervention services. The school operates independently without funding from the Catholic Church or significant state support, serving students from Pre-K through grade 6 with a structured school day from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, including optional early drop-off and after-school programs.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organize and conduct annual fundraising eventsHosts four major annual fundraising events—The Field of Honor®, Cash Bonanza, Cabin Fever Event, and Casino Night at The Main Place—to support school operations and cover costs not funded by tuition or public support.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Provide tuition assistance and administer scholarship programsOffers need-based tuition assistance reviewed by the Board of Directors and maintains a named scholarship fund to help families afford education costs, subsidizing more than 40% of the per-child cost of attendance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$193K58%
Program service revenue$144K44%
Investment income$460%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$317K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$90K
Investments$69K
Liabilities$176K
Net assets$275K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CHRISSY TAGGART — Secretary
- CHRISTOPHER BREWER — Board member
- JEROME O'CONNOR — Vice President
- MARY CAMILLA KELLY — Board member
- NANCY BERRY — President
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Arkport Presbyterian Church Partner — Principal Barb Berry is a member and participates in weekly Bible study.
- Board of Directors Partner — Reviews tuition assistance applications and oversees the scholarship fund.
- Dancin’ on Edge Dance Studio Partner — Principal Barb Berry taught dance at this studio.
- GST BOCES Government — Principal Barb Berry taught in special education classrooms and held supervisory roles prior to joining SAA.
- Hillside and Kinship Partner — Principal Barb Berry has served as a foster parent through this organization.
- Hornell City School District Government — Aligns its academic calendar and snow day decisions with the Hornell City School District.
- Hornell Presbyterian Church Partner — Principal Barb Berry taught Sunday School, participated in Adult Sunday School, and served on the Christian Education Committee.
- Hornell YMCA Partner — Partner organization where K and up students attend PE and swimming instruction twice weekly.
- Hornell YMCA Partner — Principal Barb Berry taught kickboxing at this location.
- Jessica Lieb Government — Principal responsible for employment inquiries
- Lands’ End Partner — Partner for purchasing and ordering embroidered uniform shirts and school logo items.
- Our Lady of the Valley Parish Partner — Community and parish affiliation for board members; supports connection to faith-based mission.
- Parent Volunteer Committee Partner — Collaborates with the SAA Board of Directors to plan and support school fundraisers.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts donations through PayPal accounts.
- PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processor for donations.
- St. Brendan and St. Jude's parish Partner — Parish affiliation for board member Mary Camilla Kelly; supports connection to faith-based mission.
- Steuben-Allegany BOCES Government — Principal Barb Berry began teaching here in 1989; now part of GST BOCES.
- University at Buffalo, SUNY Partner — Former affiliation of Jerry O'Connor, who served as Executive Director of the Institute of Bridge Engineering at the university.
- Valley Apparel Partner — Local provider for screen-printed SAA sweatshirts and tee shirts.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts donations via Venmo.
- Wix Partner — Provider of website platform and tools used by St. Ann's Academy
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.
- Nurturing, Child-Centered Environment 152 orgsmethodology: child-centered_developmentBy creating a nurturing and supportive environment, we produce stronger student learning and personal development, because emotional safety and individualized attention are foundational to cognitive and social growth in young learners.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Faith-Integrated Education Model 146 orgsmethodology: faith-integrated_educationBy integrating spiritual formation with academic programming, we produce holistic student development and prepare students for life, because the fusion of faith and learning fosters moral, emotional, and intellectual growth.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →
- Project-Based, Cross-Curricular Learning 85 orgsmethodology: project-based_learningBy implementing hands-on, project-based learning across disciplines, we produce deeper student engagement and integrated understanding, because connecting subjects like math, religion, and ELA through projects reflects real-world problem solving and supports developmental needs in early education.shared approach: Arts-Integrated Experiential Learning →
- Inclusive Access and Financial Aid 19 orgsmethodology: inclusive_admissionsBy providing non-discriminatory admissions and establishing scholarship funds, we produce broader access to education, because removing financial and demographic barriers enables diverse families to benefit from faith-based schooling.shared approach: Financial Access Through Tuition Assistance →
- Tuition-Donation Hybrid Funding Model 19 orgsmethodology: tuition-donation_hybridBy combining modest tuition with private donations and fundraising, we produce sustainable access to faith-based education for lower-income families, because this hybrid model closes budget gaps while preserving affordability and mission integrity.shared approach: Financial Access Through Tuition Assistance →