Brooklyn Free School Association, operating under the name Brooklyn Free School, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Brooklyn Free School employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn Free 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, Brooklyn Free School generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $902.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BROOKLYN FREE SCHOOL'S (BFS'S) MISSION IS EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. ALWAYS ADVOCATING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S VOICES TO BE HEARD, BFS ENGAGES STUDENTS AND STAFF IN DEMOCRATIC DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING. WE HONOR STUDENT CHOICE AND FACILITATE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING THROUGH PLAY AND EXPLORATION, CONSTRUCTIVIST TEACHING, COLLABORATIVE COURSE WORK AND SELF-DIRECTED STUDENT INITIATIVES. WE SUPPORT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CONFLICT MEDIATION, PERSONAL REFLECTION, DIVERSITY AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY. BFS WORKS IN THE SERVICE OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PARTNERS WITH PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS, AND EMBRACES OUR LARGER COMMUNITY. BFS PROVIDES PRE-K-12TH GRADE EDUCATION IN A DAY SCHOOL SETTING AND SPACE LICENSING FOR GROUPS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT AND PRACTICED SOCIAL JUSTICE. THEY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN NUMEROUS SUBJECT AREAS. STUDENTS PRACTICED SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND DEMOCRATIC DECISION-MAKING USING CONSENSUS BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Monique Scott Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Alan P Berger Finance Manager | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $26,400 |
Marie-Helene Attwood Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leonard Shiller Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nicole Dupre Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Thomson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $22,707 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,037 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,594 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $419,751 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,601,767 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,186,918 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,042 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $422,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $45,322 |
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 | $40,605 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,318 |
Office expenses | $145,041 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $54,460 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,825 |
Insurance | $16,518 |
All other expenses | $17,457 |
Total functional expenses | $902,339 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,313,488 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $178,413 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,491,901 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,365 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $214,535 |
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 | $150,000 |
Total liabilities | $384,900 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,107,001 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,491,901 |