Nonprofit · EIN 13-1635277
PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,193,926 | $8,308,163 | -$114,237 | $17,200,844 | $6,058,776 | $11,142,068 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,335,011 | $9,096,318 | -$1,761,307 | $17,608,518 | $6,199,404 | $11,409,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,446,816
- of which government grants
- $218,936
- Program service revenue
- $5,941,352
- Investment income
- $803,107
- Net rental income
- $34,358
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $490,415
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,059
- Other revenue
- $2,651
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,454,696
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $785,042
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,065,215
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,669,083
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,717
- Accounting fees
- $47,735
- Occupancy
- $367,828
- Travel
- $2,547
- Depreciation
- $525,132
- Program services (functional)
- $6,287,364
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,487,986
- Fundraising (functional)
- $532,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,608,518
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,200,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,058,776
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,142,068
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,396,828
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,402,690
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,002,426
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,139,642
- Gross receipts
- $16,938,262
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1914
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES DAWSON | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $447,807 | $54,997 |
| PAUL Q KANE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 55 | $228,486 | $28,823 |
| REEM ABU-AMARA | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,055 | $22,711 |
| SARAH RUTLEDGE | HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,770 | $4,804 |
| WILLIAM HIRT | DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,653 | $22,208 |
| LORI MURPHY | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,472 | $42,282 |
| DANIA LAWRO | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,273 | $21,022 |
| MELANIE HARRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE J HULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SCANLON TRUSTEE THRU | AUG 2024), SECRETARY AFTER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE KENNEY | SECRETARY (THRU AUG 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BHALLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD B BRANT JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC S GREANEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALYSSA GRIKSCHEIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SONJA KOSTICH | TRUSTEE (THRU AUG 2024) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAUDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ELEENA MELAMUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BOB MUSIKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ERICA MARKS PANUSH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SONYA SCHROEDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MELISSA VLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON WEINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARBARA WOOD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE ZEKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES DAWSON | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $445,048 | $63,296 |
| PAUL Q KANE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 55 | $213,458 | $41,504 |
| PAUL SHAURETTE | ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,492 | $26,582 |
| REEM ABU-AMARA | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,106 | $25,641 |
| WILLIAM HIRT | COLLEGE COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,183 | $25,500 |
| SARAH RUTLEDGE | HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,708 | $9,834 |
| LORI MURPHY | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,276 | $42,055 |
| MELANIE HARRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE J HULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE KENNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BHALLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD B BRANT JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ROTH COSTANZO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC S GREANEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA GRIKSCHEIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SONJA KOSTICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAUDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEENA MELAMUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MUSIKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MARKS PANUSH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SCANLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA SCHROEDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA VLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM VILLAFRANCO | TRUSTEE THRU 12/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WEINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMONE ZEKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 132 W 60TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10023-7402
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES DAWSON, 132 WEST 60TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10023
- Signed the 990
- JAMES DAWSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (212) 582-3116
- Website
- WWW.PCS-NYC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING IN OR STUDYING FOR CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND OTHER ENDEAVORS; TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS; PROVIDE MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MUST OFTEN CONTEND WITH THE PRESSURES OF THE ADULT WORLD IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE; TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO RESPECT OTHERS OF DIVERSE ETHNIC, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS; TO BALANCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH THE NEEDS OF OTHERS AND TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DECISIONS; TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY IN WHICH BOTH ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC PURSUITS ARE VALUED.
Program accomplishments
- PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT COEDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 THROUGH 12 WHO ARE PREPARING FOR OR ARE ALREADY PURSUING CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR COMPETITIVE SPORTS, OR WHO ARE DRAWN TO A CREATIVE ENVIORNMENT SUPPORTIVE OF THE ARTS. THE SCHOOL ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 125 STUDENTS AND GRADUATED 20 STUDENTS IN 2024.Expenses $6,287,364 · grants $1,454,696 · revenue $5,941,352
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1635277
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,200,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,938,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,193,926 | $8,308,163 | $17,200,844 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,335,011 | $9,096,318 | $17,608,518 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,173,656 | $9,333,416 | $19,166,904 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-1635277).
Questions about PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC is 13-1635277.
- Is PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1934.
- Are donations to PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES DAWSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $447,807 (JAMES DAWSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,193,926, expenses of $8,308,163 and total assets of $17,200,844 at year end.
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