Whitfield School
Whitfield School reported $18.5 million in revenue and $14.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.03 went to program services, $7.83 to management and general costs and $6.14 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 53.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $317,112 (Head of School). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 62% 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 $14MFor 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 $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 40.3% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 53.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $317,112 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.26% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 20 of 20 | 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 expenseInstruction - Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Located on a 25-acre campus in west St. Louis County, Whitfield's demanding academic program coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 14, Whitfield is able to develop and maintain a community of families who value mutual respect and personal responsibility. At the center of Whitfield's mission is the commitment to character education through the Habits…
Auxiliary Services - includes a luncheon program for 413 students and approximately 85 faculty and staff; a campus store which provides learning materials, snacks, and spirit wear; and administration of student tutoring, transportation, and housing (for international students only) programs. Salaries and taxes for tutoring personnel are reported on lines 5-10 on Part IX as instructed and are not included here
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, 65 hrs/week | $289,453 | $0 | $27,659 | $317,112 |
| Director of Finance and Operations Officer, 55 hrs/week | $133,962 | $0 | $5,766 | $139,728 |
| Director of Development Highest compensated employee, 55 hrs/week | $132,047 | $0 | $6,598 | $138,645 |
| Principal Highest compensated employee, 65 hrs/week | $116,418 | $0 | $13,676 | $130,094 |
| Athletic Director Highest compensated employee, 55 hrs/week | $114,774 | $0 | $5,782 | $120,556 |
| Director of Admissions Highest compensated employee, 55 hrs/week | $103,844 | $0 | $9,606 | $113,450 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Whitfield School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $421K (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–1b20 · 20 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14No
- 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5198
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Sage Dining Services Food Services | $1,071,642 |
| 4M Building Solutions Janitorial Service | $261,851 |
| Active Internet Technologies LLC Technology Services | $118,500 |
| Blackbaud Software Services | $108,045 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Whitfield School totaling $101K 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 Whitfield School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Whitfield School reported that 86.0% of its $14.0 million in expenses went to program services, 7.8% to management and general and 6.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Whitfield School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Whitfield School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $317,112, for the role of Head of School (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Whitfield School get its money?
Of $18.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 40.3% came from contributions and grants and 53.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Whitfield School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 43-0911366 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 202533189349310893 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202443199349310499 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202343149349304814 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202233189349304128 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202133169349304063 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202043189349303509 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 43-0911366: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.