Riverdale Country School
Riverdale Country School reported $103.7 million in revenue and $98.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.82 went to program services, $9.25 to management and general costs and $2.93 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 86.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $1,259,756 (FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL). 195 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 32% 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 $99MFor 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 $104MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.26 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 86.3% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $1,259,756 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.27% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 195 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 20.2 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 26 of 27 | 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 expenseFounded in 1907, riverdale is situated on two campuses encompassing 27.5 acres in the riverdale section of the bronx. At riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the new york metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, riverdale is a vibrant community where 50% of our students identify as students of color. About 20% of our students receive need-based financial aid. Ongoing…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL Former, 0.00 hrs/week | $1,259,756 | $0 | $0 | $1,259,756 |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $671,260 | $0 | $177,162 | $848,422 |
| HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $501,046 | $0 | $37,313 | $538,359 |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $340,219 | $0 | $59,018 | $399,237 |
| DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $333,536 | $0 | $52,441 | $385,977 |
| OF SCHOOL FOR STRATEGY & OPERATIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $296,673 | $0 | $76,838 | $373,511 |
| HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $269,078 | $0 | $79,600 | $348,678 |
| HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $243,259 | $0 | $75,400 | $318,659 |
195 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Riverdale Country School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.9M (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–1b27 · 26 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 11aNo
- 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 5626
- Volunteers Part I, line 626
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BELFOR USA GROUP INC Restoration service | $2,627,080 |
| KELCO CONSTRUCTION INC Construction services | $1,572,665 |
| SUPER SELBY TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION Transportation services | $1,546,939 |
| ATHLETIC FIELDS OF AMERICA Construction services | $1,140,214 |
| KEE ELECTRIC INC Electrical services | $712,251 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 35 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
50 private foundations reported grants to Riverdale Country School totaling $2.0M 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 Riverdale Country School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Riverdale Country School reported that 87.8% of its $98.9 million in expenses went to program services, 9.3% to management and general and 2.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Riverdale Country School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Riverdale Country School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $1,259,756, for the role of FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Riverdale Country School get its money?
Of $103.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 10.6% came from contributions and grants (including 1.0% from government grants) and 86.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Riverdale Country School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 13-1740483 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 202601279349304610 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501229349302665 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411309349303301 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341239349302259 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231249349301218 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141269349301539 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 13-1740483: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.