Gow School is located in South Wales, NY. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Gow School employed 124 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gow School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Gow School generated $14.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOW OFFERS AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN GRADES 6-12 USING A MULTISENSORY FORMAT IN A TECHNOLOGY RICH ENVIRONMENT WITH CLASSES IN RECONSTRUCTIVE LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY, BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, HEALTH, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND ROBOTICS. CLASSES MEET SIX DAYS PER WEEK. THE 4:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO ALLOWS FOCUS ON THE REMEDIATION OF LEARNING DIFFERENCES THROUGH A PHONICS BASED PROGRAM KNOWN AS RECONSTRUCTIVE LANGUAGE.
THE GOW SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS A TRADITIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 8-16. THE 5-WEEK SESSION OFFERS A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES OR HAVE LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES WHICH MAY INCLUDE DYSLEXIA, CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER, DYSGRAPHIA, DYSCALCULIA, ADHD AND ADD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
M Bradley Rogers Jr Headmaster  | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $272,997 | 
Katie Tierney Cfo/dir. Of Business Operations  | Officer | 40 | $110,656 | 
Gayle Hutton Director Of Development  | 40 | $113,697 | |
Skip Wilday Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Steven J Ibbotson Vice Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Daniel P Reininga Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Sage Dining Servcies Dining Services  | 6/29/18 | $700,903 | 
Horizon Club Tours Summer Program  | 6/29/18 | $107,417 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,065,089 | 
| Investment income | $186,924 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $72,276 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $14,664,382 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,663,026 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $94,250 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $487,252 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,828,640 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $316,692 | 
| Other employee benefits | $946,300 | 
| Payroll taxes | $302,882 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $121,704 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $197,851 | 
| Office expenses | $153,947 | 
| Information technology | $227,401 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $309,453 | 
| Travel | $114,319 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,024,915 | 
| Insurance | $169,023 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $11,860,835 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,740,194 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,891,327 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,760,692 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,167 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $56,731 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $355,861 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,935,450 | 
| Investments—other securities | $16,577,035 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,495,679 | 
| Total assets | $52,668,098 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $437,637 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $1,767,271 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $1,147,517 | 
| Total liabilities | $3,352,425 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,009,276 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,306,397 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $49,315,673 |