Benchmark School
Benchmark School reported $11.6 million in revenue and $10.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.69 went to program services, $21.46 to management and general costs and $1.85 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 75.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $309,154 (HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX-OFFICIO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 33% 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 $11MFor 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 $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 21.3% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 75.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $309,154 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.90% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 24.3 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 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 expenseFollow-up data over the past 50 years demonstrates that benchmark graduates are successful in high school, college, and life. Graduates report that they are successful because benchmark helped them understand themselves as learners, approach tasks strategically, think flexibly, advocate for themselves, and take control of their own learning. At the heart of benchmark's success is an exceptional teaching staff comprised of knowledgeable and caring individuals who are deeply committed to the extensive professional development that is woven into the fabric of the school. This commitment to…
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, EX-OFFICIO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $301,582 | $0 | $7,572 | $309,154 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $159,650 | $0 | $4,441 | $164,091 |
| CO-HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $120,150 | $0 | $3,334 | $123,484 |
| HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $119,770 | $0 | $3,368 | $123,138 |
| ASST HEAD OF SCHL FOR ACADEMIC Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $118,170 | $0 | $3,257 | $121,427 |
| DIR OF CHILD & FAMILY SUPP SER Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $117,193 | $0 | $3,296 | $120,489 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Benchmark School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $313K (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 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bNo
- 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 2Yes
- 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 5123
- Volunteers Part I, line 697
Private foundation grants it received
11 private foundations reported grants to Benchmark School totaling $102K 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 Benchmark School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Benchmark School reported that 76.7% of its $10.7 million in expenses went to program services, 21.5% to management and general and 1.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Benchmark School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Benchmark School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $309,154, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX-OFFICIO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Benchmark School get its money?
Of $11.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 21.3% came from contributions and grants and 75.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Benchmark School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1728895 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 202631289349303003 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531359349316438 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401369349312430 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331039349301133 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201319349306505 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131359349301133 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1728895: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.