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Reece School

EIN 13-1626154 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE REECE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN ACADEMIC LOWER AND UPPER SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MORE SUPPORT THAN CAN BE PROVIDED IN A TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. REECE STUDENTS ARE ACADEMICALLY CAPABLE BUT MAY BE PSYCHOLOGICALLY FRAGILE OR FACE CHALLENGES THAT IMPACT THEIR ABILITY TO FULLY ACCESS THEIR EDUCATION IN THEIR CURRENT PLACEMENT. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN A NURTURING, STRUCTURED, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$14.5 million
Spending
$14.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
154
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$327,033, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $12.9 million spent. THE REECE SCHOOL SERVES ACADEMICALLY CAPABLE STUDENTS WHO MAY BE PSYCHOLOGICALLY FRAGILE OR HAVE CHALLENGES THAT INTERFERE WITH THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. OUR STUDENTS MAY HAVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS, EMOTIONAL OR LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM CLASSIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. AT REECE, EACH CHILD RECEIVES INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WITHIN A WELL-STRUCTURED, CARING, AND INCLUSIVE SETTING. OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER GROWTH, CONFIDENCE, AND SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT.
  2. $198,973 spent. THE REECE SCHOOL OFFERS A RANGE OF SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY IDEA GRANTS FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES. THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE NYSED TUITION RATE, ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DAY. THEY INCLUDE:- SATURDAY PROGRAMS - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES - SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS - SPORTS TEAMS AND ACTIVITY CLUBS THESE ENHANCEMENTS SUPPORT OUR MISSION BY ADDRESSING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, FOSTERING WELL-ROUNDED GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1951.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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