WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL INC

EIN: 060861862 501(c)(3) Education

QUAKER HILL, CT

Total Revenue
$12,884,162
Total Expenses
$12,942,560
Total Assets
$15,570,556
Net Assets
$13,305,206
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
EMILY THOMSON
Phone
8604429454
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL INC, founded in 1969, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO DOING "WHATEVER IT TAKES" TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL HOLDS AS ITS CORE VALUE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BASED UPON RESPECT, COMPASSION AND HOPE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,038,128 Revenue: $6,832,874

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS. STUDENTS RANGE FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE WITH SPECIALIZED EMOTIONAL AND...

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS. STUDENTS RANGE FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE WITH SPECIALIZED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, COUNSELING, SPEECH THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND READING INTERVENTIONS AS INDICATED ON THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS. THEY OFTEN HAVE STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN GRADES AND ATTENDANCE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING AND BENEFIT FROM THE ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS AND THE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,422,625 Revenue: $1,671,044

QUALITY PARENTING CENTERS - QUALITY PARENTING CENTERS ARE DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (FROM BIRTH UP TO AGE 12) WHO WERE REMOVED FROM HOME DUE TO PROTECTIVE SERVICE CONCERNS. THE PRIMARY...

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QUALITY PARENTING CENTERS - QUALITY PARENTING CENTERS ARE DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (FROM BIRTH UP TO AGE 12) WHO WERE REMOVED FROM HOME DUE TO PROTECTIVE SERVICE CONCERNS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE QUALITY PARENTING PROGRAMS IS TO MAINTAIN THE PARENT-CHILD ATTACHMENT, REDUCE A CHILD'S SENSE OF ABANDONMENT, PRESERVE THEIR SENSE OF BELONGING AS PART OF A FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, AND MAINTAIN CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. VISITATION COACHES FACILITATE PERMANENCY PLANNING, PROMOTE TIMELY REUNIFICATION, AND AID IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE PERMANENCY PLAN FOR THE CHILD IN OUT OF HOME CARE USING THE VISITING COACH MODEL.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,207,082 Revenue: $1,467,384

SPECIALIZED TRAUMA INFORMED TREATMENT ASSESSMENT AND REUNIFICATION (STTAR) HOME IS A TEMPORARY CONGREGATE CARE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CARE, ASSESSMENT AND A RANGE OF CLINICAL SERVICES TO...

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SPECIALIZED TRAUMA INFORMED TREATMENT ASSESSMENT AND REUNIFICATION (STTAR) HOME IS A TEMPORARY CONGREGATE CARE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CARE, ASSESSMENT AND A RANGE OF CLINICAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT OR OTHER HIGH-RISK CIRCUMSTANCES. STAFF PROVIDE EMPATHIC PROFESSIONAL CARE FOR YOUTH WITHIN A ROUTINE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES SIMILAR TO A NURTURING FAMILY STRUCTURE. THE YOUTH RECEIVE ASSESSMENT SERVICES, SUBSTANCE USE SCREENING, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT, AND INTENSIVE WORK WITH ENGAGEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,293
Program Service Revenue $12,332,066
Investment Income $293,345
Other Revenue $52,458
TOTAL REVENUE $12,884,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,943,327
Fundraising Expenses $100,962
Program Expenses $11,011,808
Other Expenses $2,999,233
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,942,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,884,162 $15,460,815 -0.2%
Expenses $12,942,560 $12,343,135 +0.0%
Net Income $-58,398 $3,117,680 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
169
Volunteers
61

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
7
$389,116
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS LACEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$129,094 $22,320 $151,414
EMILY THOMSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$97,007 $21,761 $118,768
STACY LOWRY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$105,547 $13,387 $118,934
SHARON BUTCHER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION 40.00
Highest
$104,511 $19,546 $124,057
RAY CURRIER CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN F JACQUES VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH P LEVY TREASURER/TRUSTEE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY C SCHACHT SECRETARY/TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT P ANDERSON JR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH M CAMASSAR TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CARON TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE DEDRICK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT GLADSTONE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN A GULA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE J HAMMOND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MARTIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MAYNARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MCBRIDE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES M MINER III TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN SANDS MSW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRI SAUNDERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHACHT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $12,884,162 $12,942,560 $15,570,556 $-58,398
2024 $15,460,815 $12,343,135 $15,357,025 $3,117,680
2023 $13,934,987 $12,658,535 $12,240,423 $1,276,452
2022 $15,151,088 $14,465,090 $11,289,110 $685,998
2021 $15,473,555 $14,831,598 $11,277,601 $641,957
2020 $15,785,897 $15,349,746 $10,961,510 $436,151
2019 $15,552,194 $15,545,694 $9,941,260 $6,500
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