Civic Intelligence

Children'S School of Oak Park

EIN 52-2441512 • 501(c)3 • Oak Park, IL

Profile

Our mission is to nurture students' innate curiosity and love of learning through democratic practice, emergent curriculum and hands-on projects, helping students become lifelong problem-solvers and engaged citizens.

200 S Oak Park AvenueOak Park, IL 60302

www.thechildrensschool.info

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

14th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$87,844

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

94th percentile

85%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,394,103

Up $1,098,672 (+85%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,647,098

Up $1,430,911 (+662%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$747,005

Down $332,239 (-31%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,545,086

Down $400,405 (-21%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,877,324

Down $65,330 (-3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$332,238

Down $335,075 (-11811%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $389,671Liabilities 2011: $85,419Net Assets 2011: $304,2522011Assets 2012: $444,469Liabilities 2012: $99,268Net Assets 2012: $345,2012012Assets 2013: $478,905Liabilities 2013: $117,918Net Assets 2013: $360,9872013Assets 2014: $610,020Liabilities 2014: $187,591Net Assets 2014: $422,4292014Assets 2015: $728,065Liabilities 2015: $227,102Net Assets 2015: $500,9632015Assets 2016: $709,713Liabilities 2016: $187,004Net Assets 2016: $522,7092016Assets 2017: $711,185Liabilities 2017: $145,069Net Assets 2017: $566,1162017Assets 2018: $633,796Liabilities 2018: $138,843Net Assets 2018: $494,9532018Assets 2019: $637,080Liabilities 2019: $187,372Net Assets 2019: $449,7082019Assets 2020: $873,728Liabilities 2020: $370,707Net Assets 2020: $503,0212020Assets 2021: $1,184,130Liabilities 2021: $214,075Net Assets 2021: $970,0552021Assets 2022: $1,288,803Liabilities 2022: $212,396Net Assets 2022: $1,076,4072022Assets 2023: $1,295,431Liabilities 2023: $216,187Net Assets 2023: $1,079,2442023Assets 2024: $2,394,103Liabilities 2024: $1,647,098Net Assets 2024: $747,0052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,394,103
Liabilities$1,647,098
Net Assets$747,005
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $635,410Expenses 2011: $579,808Net Income 2011: $55,6022011Revenue 2012: $686,623Expenses 2012: $646,335Net Income 2012: $40,2882012Revenue 2013: $679,526Expenses 2013: $664,553Net Income 2013: $14,9732013Revenue 2014: $866,067Expenses 2014: $806,320Net Income 2014: $59,7472014Revenue 2015: $1,071,080Expenses 2015: $992,546Net Income 2015: $78,5342015Revenue 2016: $1,146,028Expenses 2016: $1,124,282Net Income 2016: $21,7462016Revenue 2017: $1,178,123Expenses 2017: $1,134,716Net Income 2017: $43,4072017Revenue 2018: $1,176,563Expenses 2018: $1,247,726Net Income 2018: -$71,1632018Revenue 2019: $1,167,254Expenses 2019: $1,212,499Net Income 2019: -$45,2452019Revenue 2020: $1,370,663Expenses 2020: $1,317,350Net Income 2020: $53,3132020Revenue 2021: $1,723,217Expenses 2021: $1,256,183Net Income 2021: $467,0342021Revenue 2022: $1,612,207Expenses 2022: $1,472,085Net Income 2022: $140,1222022Revenue 2023: $1,945,491Expenses 2023: $1,942,654Net Income 2023: $2,8372023Revenue 2024: $1,545,086Expenses 2024: $1,877,324Net Income 2024: -$332,2382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,545,086
Expenses$1,877,324
Net Income-$332,238
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,394,103
Liabilities
$1,647,098
Net assets
$747,005
Revenue
$1,545,086
Expenses
$1,877,324
Net income
-$332,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.39$1.65$0.75$1.55$1.88$0.33
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.22$1.08$1.95$1.94$0.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.29$0.21$1.08$1.61$1.47$0.14
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.21$0.97$1.72$1.26$0.47
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.37$0.50$1.37$1.32$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.19$0.45$1.17$1.21$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.63$0.14$0.49$1.18$1.25$0.07
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.15$0.57$1.18$1.13$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.19$0.52$1.15$1.12$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.23$0.50$1.07$0.99$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.19$0.42$0.87$0.81$0.06
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.48$0.12$0.36$0.68$0.66$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.10$0.35$0.69$0.65$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.09$0.30$0.64$0.58$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 11, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,557,839
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to nurture students' innate curiosity and love of learning through democratic practice, emergent curriculum and hands-on projects, helping students become lifelong problem-solvers and engaged citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$445,789$495,255▲ $49,466
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$250,391$271,385▲ $20,994
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$430,693$84,900▼ $345,793
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,057$78,472▲ $63,415
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$104,001$40,160▼ $63,841
Total Assets$1,295,431$2,394,103▲ $1,098,672
Other Assets Total$49,500$1,423,931▲ $1,374,431
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$1,425,291▲ $1,425,291
Deferred Revenue$182,292$140,995▼ $41,297
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,895$80,812▲ $46,917
Total Liabilities$216,187$1,647,098▲ $1,430,911
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,079,244$747,005▼ $332,239
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,079,244$747,005▼ $332,239
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,295,431$2,394,103▲ $1,098,672

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,462$109,271$112,733
Leasehold Improvements$75,010$3,699$78,709
Other Assets Org$7,484--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Pamela FreeseDirector of AdministrationFT$87,844$87,844
Christina MartinDirector of CurriculumFT$83,943$83,943

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth S MortonPresident
David NovakVice President
Allison MaloneyDirector
Gloria MitchellDirector
Lori NitzscheDirector
Peter HughDirector
Sunil PeddakotlaDirector
Beth Marshall-bergmanSecretary
Gina BraunTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$73,724
Program Service Revenue
$1,433,616
Investment Income
$47,982
Other Revenue
$-10,236
All Other Contributions
$29,167
Change in Net Assets
$-332,238

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,474,603
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$70,483
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$70,483
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,474,603
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,545,086
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,195,747
Other Expenses$611,094
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$70,483
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$795,924$90,924-$886,848
Occupancy$210,590$11,083-$221,673
Fees for Services Other$81,464$126,693-$208,157
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$154,174$17,613-$171,787
Payroll Taxes$72,588$8,065-$80,653
Grants to Domestic Individuals$70,483--$70,483
Other Employee Benefits$50,814$5,645-$56,459
Insurance$24,674$2,741-$27,415
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,131-$26,131
Office Expenses$10,401$12,005-$22,406
Depreciation Depletion$7,914$417-$8,331
Other Expenses$2,530$3,014-$2,530
Total Functional Expenses$1,572,993$304,331$0$1,877,324

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,877,324
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,806,841
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,806,841
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$70,483
Other Expense Adjustments$70,483
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 Direct Expenses$12,753
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Benefit$44,557-$12,753-
Total Events$44,557-$12,753$-12,753
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$1,425,291
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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 A, Line 6

“All families are considered members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members vote for board positions at the annual meeting.”

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

“A copy of form 990 was provided to all members of the board of directors prior to its filing.”

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

“Conflicts of interest are to be reported on at least an annual basis to the board secretary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“All officers are volunteers. Teachers and other school personnel are paid based on rates which are competitive with other local private schools.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its documents available to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF OAK PARK
EIN
52-2441512
Phone
7084848033
Address
200 S OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302
Doing Business As
THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

Signing Officer

Name
David Novak
Title
Interim President
Phone
7084848033
Signed
2025-06-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Novak
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
28
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Sassetti LLC
Address
2107 SWIFT DRIVE SUITE 210, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Preparer
Timothy G Griffith
Phone
7083861433
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Specialty and other teachers: program service expenses 79,456. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,456. Other professional fees: program service expenses 2,008. Management and general expenses 126,693. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 128,701.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“There was no change in audit oversight from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Management believes that it did not engage in any unrelated business activities, nor have any uncertain tax positions. Thus, no provision for income taxes has been provided for the financial statements. The organization's form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax are subject to examination by the irs, generally for three years after they were filed.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Tuition and fees assistance 70,483.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Tuition and fees assistance 70,483.”

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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd01
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE STUDENTS' INNATE CURIOSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH DEMOCRATIC PRACTICE, EMERGENT CURRICULUM AND HANDS-ON PROJECTS, HELPING STUDENTS BECOME LIFELONG PROBLEM-SOLVERS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.
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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1CLASSROOM MATERIALS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2DONATIONS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3STAFF TRAINING
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt125256
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt23014
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08065
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt040160
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0TUITION AND FEES
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0223178
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0107500
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IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt02837
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01942654
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01945491
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-332238
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt01300
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt01434833
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0430693
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt084900
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0109271
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0112733
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt03699
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt078709
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt07500
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt11408947
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt27484
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0SECURITY DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1RIGHT OF USE ASSET
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0LEASE LIABILITY
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt070483
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01474603
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT IT DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, NOR HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THUS, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TUITION AND FEES ASSISTANCE 70,483.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2TUITION AND FEES ASSISTANCE 70,483.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt01423931
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01877324
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt01425291
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01545086
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01474603
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01806841
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/ExplanationTxt0POLICY IS DISPLAYED ON ALL BROCHURES AND APPLICATIONS
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt044557
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt012753
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0ANNUAL BENEFIT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt044557
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt044557
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-12753
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt012753
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt012753
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt070483
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0TUITION REDUCTIONS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc0TUITION REDUCTION
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt017
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FAMILIES APPLY THROUGH THE TUITION & BILLING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ("TADS") BY SUBMITTING THEIR W-2S AND TAX RETURN IN SUPPORT. TADS THEN REPORTS THE FINANCIAL NEEDS INDICATED BY THEIR ANALYSIS TO THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL'S BOARD APPROVES THE TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL AID IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET. THE FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE- WHICH CONSISTED OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION, THE BOARD TREASURER, AN AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER, AND A CORPORATION MEMBER - REVIEWED ALL APPLICATIONS AND MADE ALLOCATIONS BASED ON THE TADS REPORT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE FAMILY.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp/AssistancePurposeTxt0EMPLOYEE TUITION DISCOUNTS
IRS990ScheduleL/GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp/CashGrantAmt029470
IRS990ScheduleL/GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt0TUITION ASSISTANCE
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL FAMILIES ARE CONSIDERED MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS VOTE FOR BOARD POSITIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE TO BE REPORTED ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL OFFICERS ARE VOLUNTEERS. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL ARE PAID BASED ON RATES WHICH ARE COMPETITIVE WITH OTHER LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6SPECIALTY AND OTHER TEACHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 79,456. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 79,456. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,008. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 126,693. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 128,701.

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