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The Children'S School

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 06-1104354

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Nov 09, 2017

Organization Profilewww.childrensschool.org

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118 Scofieldtown RoadStamford, CT 06903

(203) 329-8815

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

74th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$224,616

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

46th percentile

3.5%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

3.0%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$18,155,108

Up $611,466 (+3.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$16,486,679

Up $620,291 (+3.9%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$1,668,429

Down $8,825 (-0.5%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,302,850

Up $126,112 (+3.0%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$3,672,553

Down $87,510 (-2.3%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$630,297

Up $213,622 (+51%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $21,119,690Liabilities 2011: $8,204,071Net Assets 2011: $12,915,6192011Assets 2012: $21,806,795Liabilities 2012: $8,029,364Net Assets 2012: $13,777,4312012Assets 2013: $22,246,358Liabilities 2013: $7,973,289Net Assets 2013: $14,273,0692013Assets 2014: $22,461,348Liabilities 2014: $7,350,474Net Assets 2014: $15,110,8742014Assets 2015: $22,617,239Liabilities 2015: $7,145,880Net Assets 2015: $15,471,3592015Assets 2016: $17,543,642Liabilities 2016: $1,677,254Net Assets 2016: $15,866,3882016Assets 2017: $18,155,108Liabilities 2017: $1,668,429Net Assets 2017: $16,486,6792017Assets 2018: $18,583,450Liabilities 2018: $1,723,877Net Assets 2018: $16,859,5732018Assets 2019: $19,474,735Liabilities 2019: $1,532,042Net Assets 2019: $17,942,6932019Assets 2020: $20,114,549Liabilities 2020: $1,762,473Net Assets 2020: $18,352,0762020Assets 2021: $19,749,618Liabilities 2021: $267,623Net Assets 2021: $19,481,9952021Assets 2022: $18,029,368Liabilities 2022: $163,711Net Assets 2022: $17,865,6572022Assets 2023: $20,107,704Liabilities 2023: $228,660Net Assets 2023: $19,879,0442023Assets 2024: $21,949,271Liabilities 2024: $239,953Net Assets 2024: $21,709,3182024Assets 2025: $24,074,506Liabilities 2025: $329,241Net Assets 2025: $23,745,2652025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$18,155,108
Liabilities$1,668,429
Net Assets$16,486,679
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Expenses 2011: $3,072,5012011Expenses 2012: $3,149,2822012Revenue 2013: $3,901,441Expenses 2013: $3,422,924Net Income 2013: $478,5172013Revenue 2014: $4,222,075Expenses 2014: $3,510,957Net Income 2014: $711,1182014Revenue 2015: $4,287,829Expenses 2015: $3,926,440Net Income 2015: $361,3892015Revenue 2016: $4,176,738Expenses 2016: $3,760,063Net Income 2016: $416,6752016Revenue 2017: $4,302,850Expenses 2017: $3,672,553Net Income 2017: $630,2972017Revenue 2018: $4,224,927Expenses 2018: $3,834,056Net Income 2018: $390,8712018Revenue 2019: $3,891,146Expenses 2019: $3,230,227Net Income 2019: $660,9192019Revenue 2020: $3,312,594Expenses 2020: $3,182,587Net Income 2020: $130,0072020Revenue 2021: $3,413,234Expenses 2021: $3,239,416Net Income 2021: $173,8182021Revenue 2022: $3,695,056Expenses 2022: $3,423,392Net Income 2022: $271,6642022Revenue 2023: $5,232,396Expenses 2023: $3,729,954Net Income 2023: $1,502,4422023Revenue 2024: $4,917,658Expenses 2024: $3,986,164Net Income 2024: $931,4942024Revenue 2025: $5,292,367Expenses 2025: $4,276,001Net Income 2025: $1,016,3662025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$4,302,850
Expenses$3,672,553
Net Income$630,297
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Nov 9, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,330,819
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An independent, nonprofit school serving the lower fairfield county area of connecticut for children ages three to eight, and providing an environment that fosters in children the joy of learning through the use of innovative materials and teaching methods.

An independent, nonprofit school serving the lower Fairfield County area of Connecticut for children ages three to eight,and providing an environment that fosters in children the joy of learning through the use of innovative materials and teaching methods.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,056,118$11,537,035▲ $1,480,917
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,886,290$5,543,860▼ $342,430
Accounts Receivable$667,213$1,074,213▲ $407,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$921,944--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,077--
Total Assets$17,543,642$18,155,108▲ $611,466
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,580,200$1,543,650▼ $36,550
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$97,054$124,779▲ $27,725
Total Liabilities$1,677,254$1,668,429▼ $8,825
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$15,762,956$16,381,265▲ $618,309
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$103,432$105,414▲ $1,982
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,866,388$16,486,679▲ $620,291
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$17,543,642$18,155,108▲ $611,466

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$5,202,826$3,235,876$8,438,702
Land$285,712-$285,712
Equipment$34,000$47,618$81,618
Other Land Buildings$21,322$24,662$45,984

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$6,554,035$1,122,367▲ $31,322-$7,707,724
2015$6,418,192$109,129▲ $26,714-$6,554,035
2014$5,003,961$1,394,098▲ $20,133-$6,418,192
2013$4,673,180$316,200▲ $14,581-$5,003,961
2012$4,306,988$352,400▲ $13,792-$4,673,180
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maureen MurphyHead of SchoolFT$210,265$14,351$224,616

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tricia VanacorePresident
Debra Logan-RabbTrustee
Kras CarlucciTrustee
Page MacCollTrustee
Petter OstbergTrustee
Priscilla WongTrustee
Patricia Shean KelleySecretary
Jonathan CarrTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$343,740
Program Service Revenue
$3,795,014
Investment Income
$47,125
Other Revenue
$116,971
All Other Contributions
$311,440
Change in Net Assets
$630,297

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,302,850
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-10,006
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,292,844
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,302,850
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,206,363
Other Expenses$1,052,252
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$413,938
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,220,591$408,987-$1,629,578
Grants to Domestic Individuals$413,938--$413,938
Depreciation Depletion$339,863$14,554-$354,417
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$165,456$59,160-$224,616
Other Employee Benefits$121,021$97,106-$218,127
Office Expenses$104,243$51,493-$155,736
Payroll Taxes$74,370$59,672-$134,042
Insurance-$69,264-$69,264
Advertising-$51,894-$51,894
Occupancy-$36,379-$36,379
Other Expenses$21,272$4,830-$26,102
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,865-$17,865
Total Functional Expenses$2,652,250$1,020,303$0$3,672,553

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,672,553
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,672,553
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,672,553
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$144,940
Fundraising Direct Expenses$27,969
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Fundraiser$177,240$144,940$27,969$116,971
Total Events$177,240$144,940$27,969$116,971
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Form 990 was reviewed by the Head of School and subsequently distributed to the Board of Trustees via email prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The conflict of interest questionnaire is distributed annually to all board members by the Head of School.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The compensation for the Head of School is reviewed by the President. Compensation recommendations are based on information provided by NAIS Fairchester survey. These recommendations are then presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Children's School makes its Form 990 available on guidestar.org. In addition, the Forms 1023 and 990 as well as the audited financial statements are available upon written request at 118 Scofieldtown Road.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Children's School
EIN
06-1104354
Phone
2033298815
Address
118 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903

Signing Officer

Name
Maureen Murphy
Title
Head of School
Phone
2033298815
Signed
2017-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maureen Murphy
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
32
Volunteers
42

Preparer

Firm
Dylewsky Goldberg & Brenner LLC
Address
30 Oak Street, Stamford, CT 06905
Preparer
Lawrence Goldberg
Phone
2039758830
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The process has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“The School's endowments consist of individual funds established for a variety of purposes.”

Part X, Line 2:

“The School evaluates all significant tax positions as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As of June 30, 2017, the School does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year. The School is no longer subject to audits by the applicable taxing authorities for the period prior to 2014.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt14830
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0142168
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt149328
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt221272
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0149099
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1142168
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt249328
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt326102
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Maureen Murphy
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt04176738
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt011537035
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/AgentTrusteeEtcInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt05202826
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt03235876
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt08438702
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt06554035
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt01122367
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt07707724
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt031322
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt06418192
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0109129
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt06554035
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt026714
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt05003961
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt01394098
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt06418192
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt020133
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt04673180
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0316200
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt05003961
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt014581
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt04306988
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0352400
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt04673180
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt013792
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt034000
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt047618
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt081618
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03672553
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0285712
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0285712
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0-10006
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt021322
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt024662
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt045984
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0-10006
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04302850
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The School's endowments consist of individual funds established for a variety of purposes.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The School evaluates all significant tax positions as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As of June 30, 2017, the School does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year. The School is no longer subject to audits by the applicable taxing authorities for the period prior to 2014.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part V, Line 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt05543860
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt03672553
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04302850
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04292844
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03672553
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The policy is clearly stated in all admission and marketing materials. In addition once a year the school places an advertisement in the New York Times listing its non-discrimination policy.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt032300
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt032300
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt027969
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Spring Fundraiser
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0177240
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0177240
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt0144940
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt0144940
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0116971
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt027969
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt027969
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0413938
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt036
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The foundation sets a budget for scholarships based on the funds available. The scholarship committee then identifies students in need that meet the requirements for receiving a scholarship. The Financial Aid office informs the foundation of the students who received aid and the amount awarded.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0210265
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt014351
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Maureen Murphy
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Head of School
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0224616
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 was reviewed by the Head of School and subsequently distributed to the Board of Trustees via email prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The conflict of interest questionnaire is distributed annually to all board members by the Head of School.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The compensation for the Head of School is reviewed by the President. Compensation recommendations are based on information provided by NAIS Fairchester survey. These recommendations are then presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Children's School makes its Form 990 available on guidestar.org. In addition, the Forms 1023 and 990 as well as the audited financial statements are available upon written request at 118 Scofieldtown Road.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The process has not changed from prior years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,155,108
Liabilities
$1,668,429
Net assets
$16,486,679
Revenue
$4,302,850
Expenses
$3,672,553
Net income
$630,297
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$24.1$0.33$23.7$5.29$4.28$1.02
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.9$0.24$21.7$4.92$3.99$0.93
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.1$0.23$19.9$5.23$3.73$1.50
2022Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$18.0$0.16$17.9$3.70$3.42$0.27
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.7$0.27$19.5$3.41$3.24$0.17
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$20.1$1.76$18.4$3.31$3.18$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.5$1.53$17.9$3.89$3.23$0.66
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.6$1.72$16.9$4.22$3.83$0.39
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.2$1.67$16.5$4.30$3.67$0.63
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$17.5$1.68$15.9$4.18$3.76$0.42
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$22.6$7.15$15.5$4.29$3.93$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.5$7.35$15.1$4.22$3.51$0.71
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$22.2$7.97$14.3$3.90$3.42$0.48
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.8$8.03$13.8$3.15
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.1$8.20$12.9$3.07