The Chestnut Hill School
The Chestnut Hill School reported $13.1 million in revenue and $12.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $72.30 went to program services, $25.88 to management and general costs and $1.82 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $351,024 (HEAD OF SCHOOL). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 21% 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 $13MFor 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 $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 72.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 25.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.37 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 90.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $351,024 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.72% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 18 | 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 expenseThe Chestnut Hill School is a coeducational day school for children from beginners through sixth grade that fosters an inclusive community of joyful learners who think critically, embrace diversity, and act with empathy. The Chestnut Hill School is grounded by the values and guiding principles of belonging, pursuit of knowledge, perseverance, and kindness. Of 221 students, 51% identify as students of color, and 28% receive financial assistance. Teaching faculty: 42 total; 62% have advanced degrees. 100% of graduating sixth graders were offered admission to one of their top choice schools. The…
Each summer, Chestnut Hill School holds a summer camp for children from age 4 through high school, which provides members of the school and local community with a high-quality, affordable option for recreation and education during july and august
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 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $289,964 | $0 | $61,060 | $351,024 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,073 | $0 | $49,772 | $198,845 |
| DIR. OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $104,320 | $0 | $48,472 | $152,792 |
| DEAN OF FACULTY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $122,679 | $0 | $24,280 | $146,959 |
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,494 | $0 | $9,358 | $140,852 |
| CAMP DIRECTOR/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,892 | $0 | $22,955 | $139,847 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,642 | $0 | $23,172 | $128,814 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Chestnut Hill School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $559K (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–1b18 · 16 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 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5210
- Volunteers Part I, line 624
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| OUNCEIT LLC Technology support and consulting | $273,867 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to The Chestnut Hill School totaling $45,376 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.
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Questions people ask
How much of The Chestnut Hill School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The Chestnut Hill School reported that 72.3% of its $12.9 million in expenses went to program services, 25.9% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Chestnut Hill School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Chestnut Hill School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $351,024, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Chestnut Hill School get its money?
Of $13.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.8% came from contributions and grants and 90.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Chestnut Hill School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2178868 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 202630789349301133 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530389349301263 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202440679349301604 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202320309349301457 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202143199349304444 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110549349300901 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2178868: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.