What services does this association provide to members?

The organization provides advocacy representation, professional education programs, industry research and resources, networking events, and support services. With $19.3M in annual revenue and 227 employees, it serves members through programs designed to advance professional success and industry interests.

How does the association advocate for the industry?

Advocacy activities include monitoring legislation and regulations affecting members, developing policy positions, and engaging with government officials and agencies. The organization represents member interests before policymakers and promotes positions supporting favorable industry environment and business success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

Members access educational programs including conferences, workshops, webinars, and training courses advancing professional knowledge and skills. The association also provides certifications, publications, and online resources supporting continuous learning and career development.

How can organizations benefit from membership?

Membership benefits include advocacy representation, access to educational programs and industry resources, networking opportunities with peers, participation in standards development, and visibility through association channels. Members gain competitive advantages through knowledge sharing and collective voice in policy matters.

The Fenn School

Concord, MA · Founded 1929

Independent day school for boys in grades 4-9

Primary audience

Professionals

Work area

Industry Support

Topic

Member Services

Contact

Harris Rosenheim

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Concord, MA, The Fenn School provides a distinctive educational experience for boys in grades four through nine. Founded in 1929, the school reported $14.2 million in revenue for 2023, offering a challenging academic program complemented by athletics, arts, and character development with 70 faculty serving approximately 275 students on a 32-acre campus.

What They Focus On

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$19.3M

-14.3% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$21.9M

+9.4% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$98.3M

+8.7% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

227

-2.2% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$19,313,382	$21,919,030	$98,344,775	227
2021	$22,524,934	$20,039,772	$90,491,152	232
2020	$20,241,981	$18,514,833	$99,819,486	139
2019	$22,251,144	$18,734,836	$88,053,581	237
2018	$20,689,461	$18,336,990	$88,973,016	227
2017	$22,019,052	$18,044,890	$85,794,655	222

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Serve Members

Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
02

Advocate Industry

Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.
03

Develop Standards

Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.
04

Share Knowledge

Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Fenn School

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Fenn School.

Contact the team Contact

Derek R Boonisar

Head of School

Full-time

Compensation: $344,615

David A Platt

Associate Head for Finance and Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $234,866

Nathaniel Carr

Class of 1997

Full-time

Compensation: $147,151

David Irwin

Head of the Upper School, and English Teacher

Full-time

Compensation: $138,714

Katherine Wade

Head of the Middle School, and Latin Teacher

Full-time

Compensation: $124,907

Peter Bradley

Administrator for School Services, and Mathematics Teacher

Jennifer Everett

Director of Marketing and Communications

Torin Hayes

Class of 2002

Simone Hutchings

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Social Studies Teacher

Rebecca Lombardo

Director of Advancement

Harris Rosenheim

Alumni Assoc. President

5 hrs/week

Lauren Manthripragada

Parents Association President

5 hrs/week

Jennifer Sheehy

Dir. Of Marketing/ Communications

Full-time

Compensation: $129,337

Anne Boudreau

Interim Head Of Advancement

Full-time

Compensation: $128,422

Carol C Moriarty

Clerk

5 hrs/week

Matt Kilmartin

Asst. Clerk

5 hrs/week

Milestones

1929

Association Founded

1929

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $19.3M in revenue and 227 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andrea Darling Vice-Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Chris Anderson Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Collins A Tabiri Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Edward V Parsons Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

G Zachary Gund Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Gina Laroche Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Hilary N Steinert Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Jeff Gower Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey W Adams Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Lan Zhang Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Laura C Johnson Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Lisa Der Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Lisa Scopa Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Liz Chang Asst. Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Melissa McCray Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Michael C Fox Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Neville McCaghren Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Rachel J Kramer Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Scooter Manly Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Tanya Oblak Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Taragh T Mulvany Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Tina Murdough Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$525K

Derek R Boonisar

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Derek R Boonisar	Head Of School	$344,615	$180,845	$525,460	60
David A Platt	ASSOC. Head For Finance & Operations	$234,866	$50,107	$284,973	40
Nathaniel Carr	ASST. Head Of School	$147,151	$45,112	$192,263	40
Jennifer Sheehy	DIR. Of Marketing/ Communications	$129,337	$52,561	$181,898	40
David Irwin	Upper School Head	$138,714	$8,291	$147,005	40
Anne Boudreau	Interim Head Of Advancement	$128,422	$17,699	$146,121	40
Katherine Wade	Head Of Middle School	$124,907	$18,666	$143,573	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Derek R Boonisar	Head Of School	$308,309	$144,030	$452,339	60
David A Platt	ASSOC. Head For Finance & Operations	$220,578	$45,554	$266,132	40
David Dipersio	Director Of Facilities	$122,256	$59,889	$182,145	40
Nathaniel H Carr DIR Of Faculty	& Prof. Develop., Head Of Lower School	$129,614	$43,366	$172,980	40
John Sharon DIR Of The Academic	Program, Chair Of Social Studies Depart.	$121,810	$44,705	$166,515	40
Jill Miller	Director Of Advancement	$153,623	$8,812	$162,435	40
Jeff Laplante	Director Of Technology	$117,509	$35,413	$152,922	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Derek R Boonisar	Head Of School	$284,688	$140,134	$424,822	60
David A Platt	ASSOC. Head For Finance & Operations	$219,147	$48,040	$267,187	40
David Dipersio	Director Of Facilities	$116,529	$59,834	$176,363	40
Nathaniel H Carr DIR Of Faculty	& Prof. Development, Head Of Lower School	$124,451	$44,255	$168,706	40
John Sharon DIR Of The Academic	Program, Chair Of Social Studies Deprt.	$115,445	$47,595	$163,040	40
Jennifer Sheehy Everett	DIR. Of Marketing And Communications	$111,628	$48,205	$159,833	40
Jeff Laplante	Director Of Technology	$117,589	$37,976	$155,565	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Derek R Boonisar	Headmaster	$278,145	$100,504	$378,649	60
David A Platt	ASST. Headmaster For Finance & OPS	$212,540	$40,119	$252,659	40
John Sharon	DIR. Of The Academic Pro., Chair Of Ss DEPT.	$124,087	$46,276	$170,363	40
Veronica Jorge-Curtis	Director Of Advancement	$155,303	$9,795	$165,098	40
Nathaniel H Carr	DIR. Of Faculty & Prof. Develp; Head Of Lower Scho	$116,229	$42,615	$158,844	40
David Dipersio	Director Of Facilities	$114,450	$35,279	$149,729	40
Dana R Pacheco	Business Manager	$109,537	$39,753	$149,290	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Gerard Jg Ward	Former Headmaster	$1,197,512	$33,943	$1,231,455	—
Derek R Boonisar	Headmaster, Ex Officio	$221,859	$54,087	$275,946	60
David A Platt	ASST. Headmaster For Fin. & OPS	$203,875	$37,377	$241,252	40
Veronica Jorge-Curtis	Director Of Advancement	$148,887	$9,772	$158,659	40
David Dipersio	Director Of Facilities	$127,431	$29,946	$157,377	40
Dana R Pacheco	Business Manager	$108,830	$32,879	$141,709	40
Patricia J Libby	Faculty	$105,311	$35,451	$140,762	40
Jennifer Sheehy	Director Of Marketing & Communications	$105,436	$25,861	$131,297	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$480K Grants Received

6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$324K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$103K

American Endowment Foundation

$26K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$17K

Charities Aid Foundation America

$6K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$5K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Fenn School

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(978) 369-5800 (978) 318-3606

Social

Visit Website

516 Monument Street Concord, MA 01742

The Fenn School

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Serve Members

Advocate Industry

Develop Standards

Share Knowledge

Programs and Initiatives

Member Advocacy

Professional Development

Team & Leadership

Derek R Boonisar

David A Platt

Nathaniel Carr

David Irwin

Katherine Wade

Peter Bradley

Jennifer Everett

Torin Hayes

Simone Hutchings

Rebecca Lombardo

Harris Rosenheim

Lauren Manthripragada

Jennifer Sheehy

Anne Boudreau

Carol C Moriarty

Matt Kilmartin

Milestones

Association Founded

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Contact

Email

Phone

Social