irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - ENGAGED PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN-AGE CHILDREN USING TIME-TESTED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY ATTUNED EDUCATIONAL METHODS, SUPPORTED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PROVIDED SENSORY RICH AND CREATIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVED PLENTY OF PLAYTIME RESULTING IN A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC LEARNING IN THE GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM.
- #2 $0GRADES 1-8 PROGRAM - DELIVERED AN EXPERIENTIAL ACADEMIC CURRICULUM IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY ATTUNED AND TIME-TESTED METHOD WHICH STRENGTHENED THE STUDENT'S WILL, CURIOSITY, AND LOVE FOR LEARNING BY ENGAGING THE STUDENT THROUGH STORYTELLING GROUNDED IN MANY CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS HISTORY, MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND ART. ALL THIS WAS DONE WHILE DEEPENING THE CONCEPT AND MATERIAL,INTEGRATING PHYSICAL AND ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND DEVELOPING THE STUDENT'S DESIRE AND CAPACITY TO CONTINUE LEARNING AFTER GRADE SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Lower Grades and Middle School
Educational programs for students in Grades 1-8, following the Waldorf curriculum.
Parent-Child Play Group
Classes for parents and young children to engage in Waldorf-inspired activities.
Playgarden
Mixed-age early childhood classes for children aged 2-6, focusing on play-based learning.
Summer Craft Camp
A craft camp for children in 2nd-6th grade with a Halloween theme.
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Summer Craft Camp Children's Creative Arts & Themed CampsOffers a Summer Craft Camp for children in 2nd to 6th grade, focusing on crafting and Halloween themes, led by a Waldorf Practical Arts Instructor.
- Visitor Tours and Open Houses Nature-Based Early Childhood EducationHosts Visitor Morning Tours that include classroom visits and an overview of the Waldorf educational approach, and offers tour appointments by reservation. The organization also hosts Early Childhood Open Houses and Puppet Play events.
- Waldorf Educational Programs (Pre-K to Grade 8) Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates a full Waldorf educational program for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, including mixed-age early childhood classes, Preschool, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8.
strategies · 2
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Direct Faculty Engagement for Waldorf Outreach waldorf_education_outreach unique to this orgEngages prospective families by facilitating in-person classroom visits and direct interaction with faculty, leveraging authentic experience of the Waldorf environment to communicate educational values and approach.
- Mixed-Age Classrooms in Early Education mixed-age_classrooms unique to this orgStructures early childhood education around mixed-age classrooms and parent-child play groups to foster developmental continuity, peer learning, and family engagement in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.98M
Contributions & grants$142K7%
Program service revenue$1.83M92%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$134
expenses
Total expenses$2.18M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.53M
Cash$2.39M
Investments$442K
Liabilities$2.50M
Net assets$4.03M
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SUSSMAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $48K |
| REBECCA BRIAMONTE | DIRECTOR | 40 | $48K |
| JENNIFER O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $40K |
board members · 5
- BILLY HAYES — TREASURER
- HILARY MOSES — PRESIDENT
- OLGA RYAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- OLIVIA HANSEN — DIRECTOR
- SARIYA JARASVIROJ BROWN — DIRECTOR