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Green Chimneys School for Little Folk

EIN 14-1462234 · Brewster, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL FOR LITTLE FOLK IS A FACILITY FOR THE DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & OTHER SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Income
$25.7 million
Spending
$21.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
431
Volunteers
353
Highest pay
$287,814, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $15.4 million spent. EDUCATION A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BREWSTER, NEW YORK, SERVING 102 RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS APPROXIMATELY 110-DAY STUDENTS FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE CLEARPOOL DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A FULL-YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH A CAPACITY FOR 40 STUDENTS. THE DAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT BREWSTER AND CLEARPOOL ARE SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS THE "THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL." THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP EACH CHILD ACHIEVE NEW SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE AND RETURN TO HIS OR HER HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE BEST CHANCE OF SUCCESS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. SUMMER DAY CAMP THIS FACILITY PROVIDES OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATE GROUPS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATESSUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ON THE GROUNDS OF GREEN CHIMNEYS AT BREWSTER AND THE CLEARPOOL LOCATIONSIN CARMEL, NEW YORK.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PUBLIC PROGRAMS:NATURES NURSERY IS A YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL, DAY CARE, AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK AND NEIGHBORING FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT.
  4. $3.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SUCH AS ANIMAL ASSISTED AND HORTICULTURAL THERAPY AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

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 March 1960.

    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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