PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC

EIN: 131635277 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$7,173,656
Total Expenses
$9,333,416
Total Assets
$19,166,904
Net Assets
$12,967,885
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1914
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JAMES DAWSON
Phone
2125823116
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC, founded in 1914, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $9.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING IN OR STUDYING FOR CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND OTHER ENDEAVORS; TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS; PROVIDE MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MUST OFTEN CONTEND WITH THE PRESSURES OF THE ADULT WORLD IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE; TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO RESPECT OTHERS OF DIVERSE ETHNIC, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS; TO BALANCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH THE NEEDS OF OTHERS AND TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DECISIONS; TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY IN WHICH BOTH ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC PURSUITS ARE VALUED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,132,189 Revenue: $5,733,993

PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT COEDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 WHO ARE PREPARING FOR OR ARE ALREADY PURSUING CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS...

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PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT COEDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 WHO ARE PREPARING FOR OR ARE ALREADY PURSUING CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR COMPETITIVE SPORTS, OR WHO ARE DRAWN TO A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTIVE OF THE ARTS. THE SCHOOL ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 110 STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,530,779
Program Service Revenue $5,733,993
Investment Income $-103,526
Other Revenue $12,410
TOTAL REVENUE $7,173,656

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,291,916
Salaries & Benefits $5,967,037
Fundraising Expenses $687,503
Program Expenses $7,132,189
Other Expenses $2,074,463
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,333,416

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $7,173,656 $7,913,959 -0.1%
Expenses $9,333,416 $8,940,612 +0.0%
Net Income $-2,159,760 $-1,026,653 +1.1%
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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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
49
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
6
$762,101
Total Directors
20
$507,699
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES DAWSON HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer Director
$438,426 $69,273 $507,699
MELANIE HARRIS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE J HULL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE KENNEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE DIECK CHAIR EMERITUS THRU 06/23 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BHALLA TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD B BRANT JR TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAN BROWN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO TRUSTEE 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY CRATE TRUSTEE THRU 06/23 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC S GREANEY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONJA KOSTICH TRUSTEE 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELEENA MELAMUD TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MUSIKER TRUSTEE 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA MARKS PANUSH TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN B MURRAY TRUSTEE THRU 06/23 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN SCANLON TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA SCHROEDER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM VILLAFRANCO TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WEINBERG TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL Q KANE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 55.00
Officer
$202,599 $51,803 $254,402
PAUL SHAURETTE ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Highest
$204,401 $28,501 $232,902
REEM ABU-AMARA DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$167,048 $19,720 $186,768
CHRISTOPHER HALEY DIRECTOR OF INST. ADVANCEM 40.00
Highest
$169,723 $29,596 $199,319
WILLIAM HIRT COLLEGE COUNSELOR 40.00
Highest
$162,295 $25,985 $188,280
JOHN TUCKER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$145,595 $27,296 $172,891
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,173,656 $9,333,416 $19,166,904 $-2,159,760
2022 $7,913,959 $8,940,612 $20,795,903 $-1,026,653
2021 $10,743,911 $10,085,728 $23,463,877 $658,183
2020 $9,892,192 $10,050,068 $25,082,480 $-157,876
2019 $9,869,738 $9,802,470 $23,544,942 $67,268
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