Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School reported $40.9 million in revenue and $39.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.10 went to program services, $14.48 to management and general costs and $5.42 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $598,571 (HEAD OF SCHOOL). 40 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 30% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $39MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $41MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.1% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.46 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.5% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $598,571 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.52% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 40 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 50.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 25 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseDana Hall School is an independent boarding and day school, providing education to approximately 460 students in grades five through twelve. Dana Hall is committed to fostering excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics within a vibrant, caring and inclusive community. With emphasis on integrity, leadership, diversity, and service as well as on respect for self and others, Dana Hall provides its students with a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the world
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD OF SCHOOL Director/trustee, officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $454,661 | $0 | $143,910 | $598,571 |
| CHIEF OPERATING/FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $255,555 | $0 | $21,107 | $276,662 |
| CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $204,218 | $0 | $66,716 | $270,934 |
| ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $164,757 | $0 | $102,572 | $267,329 |
| DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $141,664 | $0 | $83,088 | $224,752 |
| ASST HEAD OF ADMISSION & STRATEGY Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $152,581 | $0 | $62,973 | $215,554 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $147,067 | $0 | $28,298 | $175,365 |
40 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Dana Hall School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $813K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b25 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5368
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & BUILDERS Construction | $2,583,239 |
| COMPASS FACILITY SERVICES Cleaners | $685,184 |
| NORTHEAST ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERV Hvac contractor | $202,183 |
| MOBILE MODULAR Temp classrooms | $196,900 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
28 private foundations reported grants to Dana Hall School totaling $4.3M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
Correct a figure or respond
Every number above is copied from Dana Hall School's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Dana Hall School, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
Share or embed this breakdown
Of every $100 Dana Hall School spent in FY2025, $80.10 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Embed on your site
Similar-sized charities in this cause
- Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NE · revenue $41M · programs 88.8% · FY2025
- Nellie Mae Education FoundationQuincy, MA · revenue $41M · programs 85.2% · 2024
- Houston Area Safety CouncilPasadena, TX · revenue $41M · programs 60.5% · 2024
- Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FL · revenue $41M · programs 84.1% · FY2025
- Vista Real Public CharterOxnard, CA · revenue $41M · programs 92.6% · FY2025
All education charities · Largest charities in Massachusetts
Questions people ask
How much of Dana Hall School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Dana Hall School reported that 80.1% of its $39.4 million in expenses went to program services, 14.5% to management and general and 5.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Dana Hall School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Dana Hall School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $598,571, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Dana Hall School get its money?
Of $40.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.5% came from contributions and grants and 78.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Dana Hall School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2103562 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202630579349301718 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202540929349301809 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420349349300107 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202330409349300938 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202200539349300130 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120399349300742 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2103562: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.