Program areas at GFA
At gfa, we believe a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education can be joyful. We invite our students to think big, question often and stay grounded in our core values of passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, and excellence. Students are at the center of everything, as known and engaged partners in their own learning. They take pride in their achievements, define what excellence means for them, and then rise to meet it. Innovation is not a buzzword at gfa. Here, thoughtful progress travels alongside a legacy of academic strength. Gfa proudly helps shape men and women of character who will leave their mark on the broader global community.
Summer programs - the gfa summer program offers innovative academic courses, summer sports for young athletes and a fun-filled summer camp.
Horizons at gfa - horizons at gfa helps underserved bridgeport students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade improve their educational outcomes by providing academic instruction, enrichment experiences, mentoring, and educational guidance in a nurturing community of dedicated professionals.
Grants made by GFA
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Komera | Charitable Contribution | 2021-06 | $6,341 |
Who funds Greens Farms Academy (GFA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| FM Kirby Foundation | 2023-12 | Toward the Renovation of the Lower School Assembly Room-$170,000 in 2022, Pledged for Like Use-$165,000 in 2023 and 2024; for the Gfa Fund-$40,000 in 2022, Like Amount Pledged for Like Use in 2023 and 2024 | $370,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | 2023-06 | For Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes | $293,950 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | 2024-06 | Support for Summer Learning and Enrichment Program | $225,000 |
| ...and 53 more grants received totalling $2,411,775 |
Personnel at GFA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jennifer Campbell | Chief Finance and Operating Officer | $334,805 | 2024-05-13 |
| Robert Whelan | Head of School | $621,612 | 2023-06-30 |
| Babatope Aiyegbo | Director of Information Technology | $146,896 | 2023-06-30 |
| Ann Miller | Admission Director | $176,185 | 2023-06-30 |
| Raymond Weaver | Director of Campus Planning and Engineering | $158,587 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 14 more key personnel |
Financials for GFA
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,577,678 | $5,008,980 | 51.3% |
| Program services | $37,864,764 | $35,747,713 | 5.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $755,720 | $787,161 | -4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $4,794 | $30,588 | -84.3% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-252,715 | $982,306 | -125.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $257,919 | $277,235 | -7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $187,832 | $256,602 | -26.8% |
| Total revenues | $46,395,992 | $43,090,585 | 7.7% |
Organizations like GFA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Chadwick School | 501(c)(3) | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $95,804,266 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $56,808,456 |
| Evangelical Christian School of Memphis (ECS) | 501(c)(3) | Cordova, TN | $14,731,044 |
| Greenhill School | 501(c)(3) | Addison, TX | $64,342,136 |
| Annie Wright Schools | 501(c)(3) | Tacoma, WA | $34,872,158 |
| Detroit Country Day School (DCDS) | 501(c)(3) | Beverly Hills, MI | $59,000,285 |
| Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $46,148,522 |
| Charlotte Country Day School (CCDS) | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $64,354,557 |
| Jupiter Christian School (JCS) | 501(c)(3) | Jupiter, FL | $18,891,110 |
| Saint Stephen's Episcopal School | 501(c)(3) | Bradenton, FL | $23,003,076 |
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Horizons Bridgeport August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $370,000 from FM Kirby Foundation July 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 35 Beachside Ave PO Box 998
- Greens Farms, CT 06838
- Metro area
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
- County
- Fairfield County, CT
- Website URL
- gfacademy.org/Â
- Phone
- (203) 256-0717
- Facebook page
- GFADragonsÂ
- Twitter profile
- @gfacademyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 06-0733693
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1925
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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