Palmer Trinity Private School
Palmer Trinity Private School reported $46.2 million in revenue and $38.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.22 went to program services, $17.06 to management and general costs and $1.72 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 86.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $823,444 (HEAD OF SCHOOL). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 52% 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 $46MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 86.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $823,444 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.12% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 23.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 21 | 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 school provided a comprehensive academic curriculum to approximately 800 students in grades 6-12. Instruction included STEM, humanities, world languages, and the arts, supported by academic advising, learning services, and college counseling. These programs prepared students for admission to a wide range of higher-education institutions
Students completed 18,927 community service hours, tracked through the mobileserve app, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and community agencies. Programming emphasized leadership, character development, and civic engagement consistent with the school's mission
The athletics program served 510 student-athletes across middle and upper school teams. The arts program served 403 students, providing opportunities in visual and performing arts and producing 8-10 performances and showcases annually. These programs supported student development, wellness, and creative expression
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 | $502,644 | $0 | $320,800 | $823,444 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION HEA Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,957 | $0 | $104,873 | $255,830 |
| DIR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $224,587 | $0 | $19,061 | $243,648 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $216,863 | $0 | $20,366 | $237,229 |
| ASSOCIATE HEAD Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $183,411 | $0 | $17,180 | $200,591 |
| UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION HEAD Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,474 | $0 | $15,142 | $190,616 |
| ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,033 | $0 | $57,506 | $187,539 |
| DIR OF ANNUAL FUND Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $129,672 | $0 | $56,525 | $186,197 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Palmer Trinity Private School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.9M (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–1b21 · 21 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 5217
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SAGE DINING SERVICE Catering | $1,622,328 |
| CBM COASTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE INC Janitorial/maintenance | $937,067 |
| FRANMAR CORPORATION Student bus services | $685,660 |
| NATURAL TOUCH LAWN MAINTENANCE LLC Landscaping and field upkeep | $681,463 |
| NATIONAL SENTINEL Security services | $487,136 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Palmer Trinity Private School totaling $221K 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 Palmer Trinity Private School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Palmer Trinity Private School reported that 81.2% of its $38.8 million in expenses went to program services, 17.1% to management and general and 1.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Palmer Trinity Private School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Palmer Trinity Private School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $823,444, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Palmer Trinity Private School get its money?
Of $46.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.4% came from contributions and grants and 86.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Palmer Trinity Private School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7098500 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 202600339349301005 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202403129349303450 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400239349300870 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202223509349300902 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202123069349300932 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110199349300531 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7098500: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.