University School of Jackson
University School of Jackson reported $17.1 million in revenue and $17.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.81 went to program services, $8.44 to management and general costs and $1.75 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $269,466 (HEAD OF SCHOOL). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% 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 $17MFor 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 $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.4% | 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 | $0.27 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 6.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 90.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $269,466 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.58% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 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 expenseUniversity School of Jackson is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and to our founding principles of faith, service, and scholarship. Based on a heritage grounded in judeo-christian values, we proved an educational environment where students of all ethnic cultural, and religious backgrounds are valued and respected. The faculty, administration, and students are empowered to nurture and embrace the judeo-christian values and our operating principles. Through the fulfillment of our mission and adherence to these core principles and…
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, 50.00 hrs/week | $217,000 | $0 | $52,466 | $269,466 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,396 | $0 | $5,968 | $142,364 |
| ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $107,244 | $0 | $5,796 | $113,040 |
| LOWER SCHOOL HEAD Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,050 | $0 | $2,588 | $102,638 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from University School of Jackson (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $236K (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–1b17 · 17 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 5306
- Volunteers Part I, line 6350
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| GOURMET YOUR WAY LLC Dining services | $889,707 |
| CARE JANITORIAL Janitorial | $296,324 |
| RELIABLE LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING INC Landscape | $128,115 |
| TRANE US INC Hvac services | $108,388 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to University School of Jackson totaling $40,560 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 University School of Jackson's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, University School of Jackson reported that 89.8% of its $17.1 million in expenses went to program services, 8.4% to management and general and 1.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does University School of Jackson pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation University School of Jackson reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $269,466, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does University School of Jackson get its money?
Of $17.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 6.6% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 90.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is University School of Jackson a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 62-1320697 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 202601599349301290 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521359349313382 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431369349315578 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321359349319707 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202240819349300954 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111379349305996 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 62-1320697: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.