Berkeley-carroll Street School
89% goes to programs $111 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Berkeley-carroll Street School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1983, with $63,856,307 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
152 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 EIN 11-2611384 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$63.9M
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$62.8M
Net assets
$57.4M
Employees
530
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $111 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Berkeley-carroll Street School: 89% to programs · $111 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Berkeley-carroll Street School: 11 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Berkeley-carroll Street School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Berkeley-carroll Street School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide primary and secondary education through a demanding curriculum and vibrant civic life to students from preschool through grade 12, where devoted teachers challenge and engage talented students.
What they do
The school operates an athletic center that offers afterschool and weekend gym and swimming classes to its students and the community.
The school offers two summer programs that run from july through august of each year. enrollment for both programs totaled 1212 children in the fy 2023-2024 year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 152 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.7M (FY2013) to $63.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $50.6MNet assets $57.4M
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108.0M
Total liabilities
$50.6M
Net assets
$57.4M
Salaries & benefits
$35.6M
57% of expenses
Board members
21
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,856,307▲4.0% | $62,801,715▲8.9% | $57,413,690▲6.9% | $107,965,847▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,417,880▲1.9% | $57,695,160▲10.3% | $53,729,745▲6.0% | $96,589,451▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,290,336▲17.6% | $52,308,974▲6.8% | $50,682,333▲9.2% | $91,124,633▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,277,575▲1.5% | $48,986,762▲5.2% | $46,412,334▲15.0% | $91,518,081▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,534,455▲1.1% | $46,559,688▲1.5% | $40,351,827▲9.0% | $85,571,746▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $49,987,234▲4.3% | $45,893,686▲4.4% | $37,036,738▲10.4% | $78,874,729▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,921,393▲8.0% | $43,938,911▲7.0% | $33,557,326▲20.1% | $76,008,269▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,367,637▼2.4% | $41,057,489▲3.8% | $27,937,359▲18.1% | $72,395,151▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,477,832▲22.3% | $39,561,097▲8.8% | $23,664,474▲22.0% | $75,336,917▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,171,365▲7.2% | $36,347,956▲7.3% | $19,398,315▲1.8% | $60,936,536▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,675,727 | $33,866,440▲10.4% | $19,060,459▲7.6% | $55,309,999▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,663,023▲8.4% | $17,719,321▲9.9% | $53,379,632▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,285,833▲7.4% | $16,127,401▼1.3% | $51,460,595▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,348,016 | $16,344,907 | $39,612,389 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Lisa Waller Phd — $728,536 (1.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Waller Phd | Head of School | 60 | $728,536 |
| Karen Benson | Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $281,116 |
| Brandie Melendez-pinti | Assistant Head of School | 50 | $253,461 |
| Jane Moore | Upper School Director | 50 | $249,384 |
| Stephen Mak Phd | Assistant Head of School For Program Innovation | 50 | $228,625 |
| Yabome Kabia Casper | Middle School Director | 50 | $217,037 |
| Linda Adams | Director of Comm. Thru Feb. 2024 | 50 | $207,711 |
| Carolyn Middleton | Dir. of College Counselling | 40 | $199,588 |
| Pamela Cunningham | Dir. of Development Thru April 2024 | 40 | $194,874 |
| Vanessa Prescott | Director of Enrollment Management | 40 | $175,758 |
| Anne Gunning | Chair of Physical Education | 40 | $174,003 |
| Sabrina Harris | Director of Operations | 50 | $170,714 |
| Scott Rubin | Assist. Director of the Upper School | 40 | $162,291 |
| Alexa Robinson | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Alex Rappaport | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Briyana Martin | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Charles Ruble IV | Chair | 10 | — |
| Colby Synesael | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Denise Gamble | Trustee | 3 | — |
| James Morgano | Secretary | 10 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Archstone Builders LLC | Construction Contractor | $2,958,425 |
| Arj Transportation | Bus Service | $2,511,979 |
| 1100 Architect PC | Construction Contractor | $2,154,558 |
| Sage Dining Services | Food Services | $1,123,999 |
| Lasi Security Company Inc | Security Services | $616,801 |
Grants received · $2.3M total
77 grants to Berkeley-carroll Street School totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $11,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $69,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $69,050 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $57,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $50,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,218 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Scholarships & financial aid | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $111,550 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $55,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Berkeley-carroll Street School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berkeley-carroll Street School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-2611384, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Berkeley-carroll Street School's EIN?
- Berkeley-carroll Street School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-2611384.
- How much revenue does Berkeley-carroll Street School report?
- Berkeley-carroll Street School reported $63,856,307 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Berkeley-carroll Street School's spending goes to programs?
- Berkeley-carroll Street School spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Berkeley-carroll Street School have?
- CharityIndex grades Berkeley-carroll Street School C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Berkeley-carroll Street School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Berkeley-carroll Street School's latest Form 990 is $728,536, paid to Lisa Waller Phd (Head of School).
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Data for Berkeley-carroll Street School (EIN 11-2611384) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.