Program areas at Far Brook School
Far Brook School is an independent day School located in short hills, new jersey. The School provides elementary education for boys and girls in nursery through grade eight.our approach to education embraces the following tenets of progressive education:1. Theme-based curriculum: teaching through themes emphasizes depth over breadth, allowing students to become experts on that topic.2. Hands-on learning: learning is experiential and active. Students construct their own knowledge through meaningful experiences, guided by passionate educators.3. An appreciation for nature: Far Brook's unique wooded campus provides an opportunity for learning without walls. At Far Brook, a bird's nest discovered in a tree becomes a science lesson; a sound heard in our wetlands habitat becomes a poem.4. Collaboration: collaboration is emphasized. Students learn to work with others from diverse grades, experiences, learning styles, and thinking, whether solving a problem in algebra, acting on stage, building a bench in woodshop, or passing the ball on the soccer field.5. Learning through the arts: integrating the arts with academics, technology, and physical education has been at the heart of Far Brook's philosophy since 1948. Experienced faculty spark curiosity about our world and inspire students to examine complex questions and make connections across disciplines.6. Social justice: a Far Brook education teaches children to not only be excellent learners, but excellent people. Students find their voice and the confidence to become changemakers, compassionate leaders, and ethical citizens.far Brook's impact lasts a lifetime.
Who funds Far Brook School
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Far Brook School
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Amy Ziebarth | Head of School | $347,951 | 2023-06-30 |
Minelly Saladin | Director of Finance and Operations | $191,464 | 2023-06-30 |
Jennifer Barba | Board Member | | 2024-04-23 |
Erin Brown | Director of Information Technology | | 2024-04-23 |
Suzanne Glatt | Board Member | $152,153 | 2024-04-23 |
...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Far Brook School
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $844,339 | $855,435 | -1.3% |
Program services | $11,432,534 | $10,694,029 | 6.9% |
Investment income and dividends | $318,197 | $223,826 | 42.2% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $15,547 | $19,400 | -19.9% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-2,296 | $-607 | -278.3% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-24,149 | -100% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $422 | $611 | -30.9% |
Total revenues | $12,608,743 | $11,768,545 | 7.1% |
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Data update history
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Endowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 52 Great Hills Rd
- Short Hills, NJ 07078
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Essex County, NJ
- Website URL
- farbrook.org/Â
- Phone
- (973) 379-3442
- Facebook page
- FarBrookSchoolÂ
- Twitter profile
- @farbrookschoolÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 22-1487185
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1948
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B24: Elementary School
- NAICS code, primary
- 611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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