Shipley School
Shipley School reported $44.9 million in revenue and $42.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.34 went to program services, $8.72 to management and general costs and $3.94 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 73.4% of the total. Government grants made up 9.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $835,219 (SENIOR ADVISOR). 23 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 23% 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 $42MFor 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 $45MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.20 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 9.7% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 73.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $835,219 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.98% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 23 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 23.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 29 of 29 | 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 Shipley School provides a private school education to students ranging from prekindergarten to grade 12. There were 730 students enrolled at the school during the 2024-2025 academic year. The school is accredited by the pennsylvania association of independent schools and the middle states association of colleges and schools. Shipley prepares students to be their best selves and make a positive impact in the world by providing a balanced education that centers student achievement, individual well-being, and a thriving community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR ADVISOR Former, 40.00 hrs/week | $775,546 | $0 | $59,673 | $835,219 |
| INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $281,447 | $0 | $60,414 | $341,861 |
| CFO ( UNTIL MARCH 2025) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $258,063 | $0 | $25,130 | $283,193 |
| ASST HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR CO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $260,679 | $0 | $12,999 | $273,678 |
| ASST HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ED Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,919 | $0 | $36,380 | $228,299 |
| DIRECTOR OF SQUASH Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $199,982 | $0 | $18,678 | $218,660 |
| HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $163,605 | $0 | $30,494 | $194,099 |
| DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,113 | $0 | $30,041 | $182,154 |
23 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Shipley School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (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–1b29 · 29 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 5330
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SAGE DINING SERVICES INC Student dining services | $1,558,432 |
| AMERICAN SERVICES CORPORATION Janitorial services | $750,199 |
| ROYSE PARTNERS LIMITED Consulting | $440,653 |
| FISHER & PHILLIPS LLP Legal | $204,850 |
| E PLUS TECHNOLOGY OF PA Consulting | $184,937 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 12 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
22 private foundations reported grants to Shipley School totaling $257K 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 Shipley School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Shipley School reported that 87.3% of its $42.2 million in expenses went to program services, 8.7% to management and general and 3.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Shipley School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Shipley School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $835,219, for the role of SENIOR ADVISOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Shipley School get its money?
Of $44.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 18.7% came from contributions and grants (including 9.7% from government grants) and 73.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Shipley School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1352677 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 202611269349303371 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521259349301367 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202303189349313625 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202203139349302410 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202133129349300348 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202043219349318034 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1352677: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.