The Childrens Academy

EIN: 270678797 501(c)(3) Education

New York, NY

Total Revenue
$8,048,733
Total Expenses
$8,223,834
Total Assets
$20,050,331
Net Assets
$7,597,450
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Melissa Pearsall Hirsch
Phone
6462775400
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Childrens Academy, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Children's Academy is a specialized school that provides integrated educational services for children with speech and language delays in grades K thru 12 under a charter from the NYS Board of Regents.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $409,946
Program Service Revenue $7,573,892
Investment Income $77,376
Other Revenue $-12,481
TOTAL REVENUE $8,048,733

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,757,217
Fundraising Expenses $113,232
Program Expenses $6,310,590
Other Expenses $2,466,617
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,223,834

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,048,733 $7,241,716 +0.1%
Expenses $8,223,834 $6,922,585 +0.2%
Net Income $-175,101 $319,131 -1.5%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
100
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
5
$398,687
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cheval Bryant Head of School 40.00
Officer
$253,996 $9,178 $263,174
Jordan T Wishner Dir of Admissions 40.00
$185,482 $9,155 $194,637
Lawrence Feltz Director of Fin 40.00
Officer
$126,358 $9,155 $135,513
Chantal Aflalo Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Lindberg Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Pearsall Hirsch President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marianne Duldner Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter J Volandes Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Lod Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Frame Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Davis Secretary 1.00
Officer 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 $8,048,733 $8,223,834 $20,050,331 $-175,101
2024 $7,241,716 $6,922,585 $19,143,592 $319,131
2023 $7,241,633 $6,491,433 $19,273,967 $750,200
2022 $6,837,889 $5,634,089 $7,747,977 $1,203,800
2021 $6,540,482 $5,349,223 $6,358,763 $1,191,259
2020 $6,690,456 $4,952,028 $5,856,241 $1,738,428
2019 $5,630,937 $3,583,832 $2,797,683 $2,047,105
2018 $4,079,256 $3,467,273 $3,835,746 $611,983
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