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Briarcliff Nursery School

EIN 13-1846556 · Ossining, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A NURSERY SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE DISCUSSION MEETINGS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Income
$409,670
Spending
$434,719
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
16
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$2,850, school director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 31, 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 (1)
  1. $407,039 spent. BRIARCLIFF NURSERY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS PLANNED FOR THE AGE SPAN OF THE GROUP WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE DIFFERENT NEEDS, INTERESTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MATERIALS AND CREATE SITUATIONS WHICH AROUSE CURIOSITY, STIMULATE THINKING AND PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT; HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE AND ENABLE THEM TO FUNCTION ON THEIR OWN WITH CONFIDENCE AND SECURITY; PROMOTE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BY HELPING THEM BE RESPECTFUL OF THE NEEDS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS AND BY DEVELOPING THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT SUCCESSFULLY AND COOPERATIVELY; PROMOTE EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY GIVING THE CHILDREN A CHANCE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THE ARTS; AND HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. THE SCHOOL CONTAINS THREE LARGE, INVITING AND BRIGHT CLASSROOMS, GROUPED FOR AGES 2 THROUGH 4, EXTENSIVELY FURNISHED WITH AGE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. INTEREST CENTERS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES ARE SET ABOUT THE ROOM AND MAY BE CONNECTED TO A CURRENT PROJECT. THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA IS A FULL TWO-ACRES, FULLY FENCED WITH A VARIETY OF PLAY AREAS AND STRUCTURES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 November 6, 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 August 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 June 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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