Elija School
Donations deductibleElija School's network
5 people5 organisationsi5 people and 5 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (5). Violet dotted lines (13) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
5 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Tenure and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed tenure is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 5 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Scanlon | Board Member (Resigned 12/ | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Melissa Negrin-Wiener | Board Member | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Michael Giangregorio | Board Member | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Suzanne Letso | Board Member | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Vincenza Polito | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
Under 5 years5 to 6 years6 years or more
Officers and senior leadership
6 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Varajao | Chief Financial Officer | since 2019 |
| Debora Thivierge | Executive Director | since 2019 |
| Joann Scanlon | Board President | 2021 |
| Karen Chin | Director of Outreach Services | since 2019 |
| Monica Howard | Executive Director | since 2019 |
| Susan Wisnewski | Director of Finance | since 2024 |
Pay and hours
year to 30 June 2025iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debora Thivierge | CEO | 32.25 | $236k | $14k | |
| Susan Wisnewski | Director of Finance | 25.8 | $110k | ||
| Karen Chin | Director Esop | 40 | $102k | ||
| Monica Howard | Executive Director | 40 | $95k | $2k | |
| Michael Giangregorio | Board Member | 2 | $0 | ||
| Joann Scanlon | Board Member (Resigned 12/ | 2 | $0 | ||
| Vincenza Polito | Board Member | 2 | $0 | ||
| Suzanne Letso | Board Member | 2 | $0 | ||
| Melissa Negrin-Wiener | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
About
- Legal name
- Elija School
- EIN
- 205296438
- Address
- 11 Laurel Lane, Levittown, NY, 11756-3134
- State
- New York
- Mission
- The school's mission is to create hope and opportunity for children with autism, their families, caregivers, and the community at large utilizing the most effective, scientifically-validated educational and treatment programs available. We value the individuality of our students and design each program according to the specific needs of each child in order to help them achieve a better... (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- B28 Education
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Education
- Size band
- 7 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 2006
- Principal officer
- Debora Thivierge (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 August 2007
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 6, latest 2025
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Related organisations (Schedule R)
RelatedUSING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES TO RAISE ORGANIC PRODUCEThe Elija Farm IncRelatedEDUCATES AND TRAINS AUTISM PROFESSIONALSThe Elija Foundation IncRelatedPREPARES YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLYElija Transitional Programs & Services IncRelatedSOLICITS DONATIONS FOR OTHER ELIJA ORGANIZATIONSFriends of the Elija School Inc
Longest observed on the filings
≥7years on the filingsJoann Scanlon
≥7years on the filingsMichael Giangregorio
≥6years on the filingsVincenza Polito
≥5years on the filingsMelissa Negrin-Wiener
Latest return
year to 30 June 2025iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 30 June 2025. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $8.1m
- Total liabilities
- $2.4m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $5.7m
- Contributions and grants received
- $11k
- Program service revenue
- $4.2m
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 103
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2m | $3.7m | $487k |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.