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Staten Island Academy

EIN 13-5600423 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY'S PATRICK ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (PARC) IS TO SUPPORT OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE BY ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE ASSISTED IN PURSUIT OF THEIR GOALS OF INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE, ACADEMIC INDEPENDENCE AND TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS.

Income
$18.0 million
Spending
$17.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
330
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$524,235, head of school

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $12.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - SIA PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12. IN ADDITION TO EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS RANGING FROM LATIN TO CALCULUS, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ATHLETICS, CLUBS, OVERNIGHT TRIPS, AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE. THE PATRICK ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (PARC) IS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED, FULLY EQUIPPED RESOURCE CENTER STAFFED BY 2 FULL-TIME LEARNING SPECIALISTS. IT SUPPORTS AND REFLECTS AWARENESS OF DIVERSE LEARNING STYLES SERVING STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12.
  2. $897,139 spent. SUMMER PROGRAM - SIA OFFERS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TALENTED AND GIFTED PROGRAM. OUR GENERAL SUMMER PROGRAM RUNS FROM LATE JUNE THROUGH LATE AUGUST AND SERVES CHILDREN AGES 3-15. THE SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDES HEALTH, FITNESS, SCIENCE, MATH, WRITING, COMPUTERS, AND RECREATION.
  3. $73,852 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - SIA OFFERS AN EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8 BEFORE AND AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. STUDENTS MAY ALSO REGISTER FOR ADVENTURES SESSIONS FOR A FEE. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HOMEWORK HELP, ENRICHMENT, AND RECREATIONAL CLASSES AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY.

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 May 1937.

    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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