Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Donna Klein Jewish Academy reported $32.0 million in revenue and $23.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $78.94 went to program services, $19.62 to management and general costs and $1.44 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 77.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $424,192 (HEAD OF SCHOOL). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 115% 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 $23MFor 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 $32MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 78.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 77.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $424,192 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.83% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.5 | 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 expenseGeneral studies - from elementary school through high school, academic disciplines are women together at dkja to provide a comprehensive education encompassing liberal arts and fine arts, world cultures, current affairs, literature, hebrew language, and judaic studies.this approach provides context, relevance, and an understanding of the complex relationships between the diverse array of knowledge and the many different people of the world. Our curriculum is integrated through hands-on interaction, as well as tech innovation, that encourages participation in group projects, as well as…
Judaic studies - our jewish values and philosophy of living lay the foundation for a unique understanding that brings richness, continuity, and beauty to every aspect of life.at Donna Klein Jewish Academy, jewish living, learning and academic achievement permeate the entire educational experience. Connecting to israel is an invaluable component of the dkja curriculum. Students in upper grade levels have the opportunity to visit and study in our homeland, israel.from the most ancient traditions and the wisdom of the torah, to learning of modern hebrew as it is spoken in present-day israel
Dkja offers various extracurricular programs designed to enrich students' academic, social, and emotional development, including sports and signature programs. This provides students with opportunities to develop their interests and talents outside of traditional classroom settings. 1. Athletic program: established competitive sports teams that regularly participate in inter-school leagues, teaching teamwork, discipline, and resilience. 2. Signature programs: signature programs include pre-medical, pre-legal, pre-engineering, leadership academy, entrepreneurial, robotics, and arts academy
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, 45.00 hrs/week | $393,331 | $0 | $30,861 | $424,192 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $156,144 | $0 | $32,318 | $188,462 |
| DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,577 | $0 | $13,639 | $162,216 |
| MS PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,939 | $0 | $0 | $141,939 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,994 | $0 | $20,314 | $132,308 |
| ES PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,896 | $0 | $10,719 | $124,615 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,103 | $0 | $4,743 | $115,846 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Donna Klein Jewish Academy (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $613K (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 5207
- Volunteers Part I, line 66
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SPBC Cam and operation charges | $2,776,210 |
| REGIONS BANK Purchase card for supplies | $1,073,507 |
| VERITY PARTNERS Computer contract services | $433,819 |
| BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC Security equipment | $291,518 |
| MUTUAL OF AMERICA 403b plan | $253,310 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Donna Klein Jewish Academy totaling $73,768 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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Of every $100 Donna Klein Jewish Academy spent in FY2025, $78.94 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Donna Klein Jewish Academy's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Donna Klein Jewish Academy reported that 78.9% of its $23.2 million in expenses went to program services, 19.6% to management and general and 1.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Donna Klein Jewish Academy pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Donna Klein Jewish Academy reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $424,192, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Donna Klein Jewish Academy get its money?
Of $32.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 20.8% came from contributions and grants (including 2.3% from government grants) and 77.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Donna Klein Jewish Academy a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 65-1129890 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 202621359349310392 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511259349302926 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441359349309594 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331359349303098 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211339349307446 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111329349304421 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 65-1129890: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.