SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN INC

EIN: 042730069 501(c)(3) Education

WINCHESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$19,970,574
Total Expenses
$19,320,563
Total Assets
$25,750,760
Net Assets
$9,356,183
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
PAUL STEIN
Phone
7816415986
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN INC, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $20.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $19.3M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN, INC. ("SFC") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CREATES, OPERATES AND CONNECTS DISTINCT PILLARS OF INDEPENDENT, THERAPEUTIC, AND EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS. EACH OF ITS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS OF THEIR STUDENTS IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. THE RESPECTIVE PILLARS DRAW STRENGTH FROM THEIR COMMON FOUNDATION. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING REST AT THE VERY CENTER OF THIS FOUNDATION. BY FOSTERING BEST PRACTICES, INNOVATION, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES, AND SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE, SFC ENABLES ITS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AGENCY AND BE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY SUCCESSFUL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,758,979 Revenue: $8,662,280

LESLEY ELLIS IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL-GRADE 8) LOCATED IN ARLINGTON. IT OFFERS A CHILD-CENTERED DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH TO LEARNING WITH SPECIAL EMPHASES ON A LOW STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO...

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LESLEY ELLIS IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL-GRADE 8) LOCATED IN ARLINGTON. IT OFFERS A CHILD-CENTERED DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH TO LEARNING WITH SPECIAL EMPHASES ON A LOW STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO, A COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-BIAS/MULTICULTURAL CURRICULUM AND EARLY FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION. ITS COMMUNITY IS DEFINED BY RESPECT AND A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY. ITS ACADEMIC PROGRAM HAS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHILE BUILDING ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS. A VIBRANT ARTS PROGRAM EXPOSES STUDENTS TO THE VAST CANVAS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND THE SCHOOLWIDE SPANISH PROGRAM SEIZES ON THE EASE OF EARLY LANGUAGE ACQUISITION TO INSTILL A BROAD CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. THE ANTI-BIAS CURRICULUM IS THE COMPASS THAT GUIDES THE LESLEY ELLIS EXPERIENCE AND A REMINDER THAT STUDENTS, FACULTY AND PARENTS ARE NOT ONLY PART OF A CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY, BUT ALSO OF A LARGER GLOBAL COMMUNITY THAT DEMANDS OUR UNDERSTANDING AND MINDFULNESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,270,113 Revenue: $5,828,976

DEARBORN ACADEMY IS A STATE-APPROVED DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN GRADES 3-12. IT IS LOCATED IN NEWTON, MA. STUDENTS RECEIVE SPECIALIZED HELP LEARNING SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERCOME...

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DEARBORN ACADEMY IS A STATE-APPROVED DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN GRADES 3-12. IT IS LOCATED IN NEWTON, MA. STUDENTS RECEIVE SPECIALIZED HELP LEARNING SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT OFTEN ARE THE RESULT OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, LANGUAGE-BASED AND/OR OTHER LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT, IN ADDITION TO LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES, INCLUDES SPANISH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, METAL AND WOOD SHOPS, JEWELRY, ART, MUSIC AND INDIVIDUALIZED READING INSTRUCTION. ITS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INCLUDE WEEKLY THERAPY, CLINICIANS WHO ARE EMBEDDED IN THE CLASSROOM, MILIEU COUNSELORS, AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,481,077 Revenue: $2,833,281

SEAPORT ACADEMY IS AN ALTERNATIVE STATE-APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN IN GRADES 8-12, LOCATED IN CHELSEA, MA. THE SCHOOL SPECIALIZES IN USING COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING (CPS) TO...

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SEAPORT ACADEMY IS AN ALTERNATIVE STATE-APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN IN GRADES 8-12, LOCATED IN CHELSEA, MA. THE SCHOOL SPECIALIZES IN USING COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING (CPS) TO WORK WITH TEENS EXPERIENCING SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. SEAPORT ENGAGES STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC AND ELECTIVE SUBJECTS USING TECHNIQUES THAT ARE COOPERATIVE, HANDS-ON AND ACTIVITY-BASED. HIGHLY PERSONALIZED TEACHING IS COMBINED WITH THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. SEAPORT HAS A SPECIAL FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, SOCIAL SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING. IT ALSO TAKES FULL ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE ACCESS TO THE WATER AND THE SURROUNDING URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, INTEGRATING THEM INTO THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $446,131
Program Service Revenue $19,466,687
Investment Income $34,840
Other Revenue $22,916
TOTAL REVENUE $19,970,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,078,797
Salaries & Benefits $13,449,296
Fundraising Expenses $163,718
Program Expenses $17,476,950
Other Expenses $4,708,633
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,320,563

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,970,574 $19,592,709 +0.0%
Expenses $19,320,563 $19,542,987 0.0%
Net Income $650,011 $49,722 +12.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
265
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$429,961
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
2
$447,968
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
REGINA A CAINES TRUSTEE (UNTIL 10/31/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARI BADGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCI R BRODY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BURNS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CORRIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL DAWSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAITLIN MADEVU-MATSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS NEU TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER PRODROMOU TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD RAPACKI TRUSTEE/CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN OLIFF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED LOMBARDI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIVA MCCLELLAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE REMZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RITCHIE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE BREMER TRUSTEE/TREASURER (UNTIL APRIL 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL STEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$222,640 $18,242 $240,882
BEVERLY BENO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$148,250 $40,829 $189,079
DEANNE BENSON HEAD OF SCHOOL 50.00
Key Emp
$212,969 $32,814 $245,783
REBECCA ALTEPETER HEAD OF SCHOOL 50.00
Key Emp
$158,667 $43,518 $202,185
ALEXANDER TSONAS HEAD OF SCHOOL 50.00
Highest
$118,238 $43,432 $161,670
SHEILAH GAUCH PROGRAM COORDINATOR 40.00
Highest
$113,393 $37,134 $150,527
PAMELA SWEENEY TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$107,145 $42,511 $149,656
ANN NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$127,117 $24,013 $151,130
JOHN CHAROW TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$101,455 $21,494 $122,949
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $19,970,574 $19,320,563 $25,750,760 $650,011
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $20,235,269 $19,191,675 $25,378,018 $1,043,594
2022 $17,712,137 $16,803,920 $19,333,142 $908,217
2021 $17,697,462 $14,685,694 $18,164,160 $3,011,768
2020 $14,417,065 $14,291,990 $15,114,133 $125,075
2019 $14,788,283 $15,214,418 $9,491,288 $-426,135
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