The New Interdisciplinary School
Nis is a not-for profit school that was established in 1976 by a coalition of parents, community people and staff. The school was granted an absolute charter by the New York state regents to provide education and therapeutic services to children from birth to five years of age. Nis believes in the rights of all children to grow and learn in a supportive environment, and the rights of parents to have a real voice in their children's education. Nis is willing to try new approaches that are compatible with our child-centered philosophy. We strongly believe each child, regardless of disability, ethnic background or socioeconomic status has the right to develop to his/her fullest potential.
The New Interdisciplinary School at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,722,986
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $15,236,847
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $83,923
- -1238.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $15,148,957
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The New Interdisciplinary School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of NIS Inc Manorville, NY | General Operating | $170,554 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,722,986 | $15,236,847 | $15,148,957 | — | — | $83,923 |
| 2024 | $10,220,785 | $13,426,463 | $13,917,149 | — | — | $-7,373 |
| 2023 | $10,340,048 | $12,916,476 | $11,836,405 | $170,554 | 1 | $36,980 |
| 2022 | $10,692,281 | $9,855,855 | $9,849,196 | — | — | $13,097 |
| 2021 | $10,350,246 | $8,823,399 | $8,854,746 | — | — | $1,187 |
| 2020 | $10,414,173 | $9,286,012 | $9,124,959 | — | — | $856 |
| 2019 | $7,958,983 | $8,854,079 | $8,749,304 | — | — | $1,021 |
About The New Interdisciplinary School
Based on IRS filings
The New Interdisciplinary School is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Manorville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The New Interdisciplinary School is led by Walter Stockton, CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter Stockton
CEO
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Silverstein
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$246K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Honorable Paul Pontieri
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Rockwood
Director of Education Cirriculim Instruction
Director of Edu. Cirriculim Inst. → Director of Education Cirriculim Instruction, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $130K (2025)
Stephanie Alvarado
Director of Hr
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Donna Loduca
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay I. Zuckerman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah-Michelle Jefferson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele M. Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nella Hahn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cullen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Archer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rena Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Killeen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fredic Weinbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bencivenga
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Martinsen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Aicher Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua D. Gleiber
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Feinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Gleiber
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Moran
Associate Executive Director
Director of Clinical Services → Associate Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $162K (2025)
Donna Burns
Assistant Director of Special Education
Ass. Director of Special Education → Assistant Director of Special Education, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $107K (2025)
Brian Boyle
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris McCann
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Morris
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lombardi
Former COO
Clo → COO, 2024
COO → Former COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Danuta Poniatowski
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Lichtneger
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Marybeth Lichtneger (2019–2024) — CFO & COO
- Former: John Fallon (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Simonson (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edward Rosario (2019–2021) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Janet Fernandez (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Dwyer (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: MaryAnn Sackman (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Theresa Mahoney (2020) — Director of Cpse
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $162K, to Kristen Moran (Associate Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The New Interdisciplinary School
How large is The New Interdisciplinary School?
The New Interdisciplinary School reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.2M.
What is The New Interdisciplinary School?
The New Interdisciplinary School is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Manorville, NY. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The New Interdisciplinary School operate?
The New Interdisciplinary School has awarded grants in New York.
What is The New Interdisciplinary School's EIN?
The New Interdisciplinary School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2428403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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