EIN 13-1393610

The Town School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
151
Year formed
1913
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Town School is committed to elementary co-education, serving students in nursery through eighth grade. As they embrace high academic and ethical standards for each student, they are guided by their school motto, “let there be joy in learning.”.
Total revenues
$25,437,632
2022
Total expenses
$23,110,601
2022
Total assets
$66,101,816
2022
Num. employees
151
2022

Program areas at The Town School

The Town School's program balances The traditional and The innovative, emphasizing excellence in academics and a thorough exposure to The arts and physical education. Town is committed to diversity, teaching students to be inclusive and to respect themselves and others. Embracing The idea that children learn differently than high School students or adults, The Town School is committed to their nursery through eighth grade (n-8) structure. Town's curricula and teaching methods are different from those of other programs, balancing The right combination of academic challenge and nurturing support at each grade level. The emphasis is on discovery, exploration, and social growth inherent in children, enabled by a classroom setup and teaching style that empowers students to speak up and participate. The teachers, who serve as mentors and facilitators rather than lecturers, appreciate The uniqueness of childhood and foster The individuality of every student. Students graduate from Town as well-rounded, articulate, resilient, and morally responsible individuals. They are prepared to meet The challenges of a demanding secondary education and continue on The path of lifelong learning. The Town School faculty to student ratio is one to five, including math and reading specialists, guidance counselors, and a director of diversity. The riverfront building provides The ideal environment for welcoming and enriching children's natural curiosity. Facilities include three connected buildings housing a state-of-the-art library/technology center in The heart of The School, recently renovated state-of-the-art science labs, roomy light-filled classrooms, many of which have river views, fully equipped art classrooms, a large gym, two large play terraces, and a large auditorium. The Town School recognizes The importance of The relationship between parents and their child's School. Town offers a parent educaton program to introduce The Town curriculum and The developmental needs of children at each grade level. In addition, The Town School operates summer School, after School programs (including clubhouse, postscript, and individual instrumental lessons), and day care programs that enhance The regular School curriculum provided to The students. The Town School is accredited by The new york state association of independent schools.

Who funds The Town School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Family FoundationTo Further Educational, Religious, Medical, Cultural, Societal and Environmental Causes.$1,000,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$75,782
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$66,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at The Town School

NameTitleCompensation
Jason BossartChief Operating Officer
Freda GimpelChief Financial Officer$197,650
Douglas BrophyHead of School$516,019
Kelly GruenDirector of Finance$156,360
Grant OldsDirector of Technology
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Town School

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,904,631
Program services$18,260,917
Investment income and dividends$1,123,734
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$81,841
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$255,980
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$810,529
Total revenues$25,437,632

Form 990s for The Town School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-15990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
2018-082019-09-14990View PDF
2017-082018-10-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from James S Peterson Foundation
April 13, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Operates internationallyEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
540 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
thetownschool.org/ 
Phone
(212) 288-4383
Facebook page
TheTownSchool 
Twitter profile
@thetownschool 
IRS details
EIN
13-1393610
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1913
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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