Chartwell School
Chartwell School reported $13.3 million in revenue and $16.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.02 went to program services, $13.83 to management and general costs and $3.15 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 73.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $280,544 (Head of School). 22 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 141% 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 $16MFor 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 $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.56 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 6.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 73.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $280,544 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.74% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 22 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 43.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 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 expenseChartwell's high school (Grades 9-12) is a college-prepatory program and is accredited by association of schools and colleges (WASC). Students engage deeply in challenging, hands-on projects tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. Building on the three foundations of skill development, content standards, and project-based learning. The program is carefully designed to empower students with the knowledge and enthusiasm they need to move on to a lifetime of successful learning. Though a typical program may focus on credit accumulation, at the high school, the goal is to ensure that students…
Chartwell's lower and middle school (grades 1-8) is accredited by the western association of schools and colleges (WASC) and its program is approved by the California State Department of Education (NPS Designation). Chartwell provides a full academic program in a highly structured learning environment, utilizing multi-sensory teaching strategies. The course of study includes all areas of language instruction, mathematics, humanities, science, technology, art, music and physical education. Chartwell provides a unified approach to language instruction, which is essential to students' academic…
Chartwell's public education and community outreach services and programs develop collaborative relationships with individuals, organizations and networks of allied professionals and advances the understanding, advocacy and practical delivery of services to benefit educators, volunteers and learners of all ages in our region. Currently, we have multiple programs which educates professionals, administrators, and parents. It is estimated that in turn an additional 3,000 learners benefit in the California Central Coast region and beyond
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 | $252,254 | $0 | $28,290 | $280,544 |
| Finance Dir. Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $214,280 | $0 | $24,979 | $239,259 |
| Head Lwr School Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,818 | $0 | $16,712 | $232,530 |
| Leadership Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $178,693 | $0 | $15,715 | $194,408 |
| Dean Students Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $151,882 | $0 | $18,148 | $170,030 |
| Faculty Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,634 | $0 | $16,916 | $153,550 |
| Faculty Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,656 | $0 | $12,309 | $143,965 |
22 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Chartwell School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $571K (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–1b13 · 13 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 5111
- Volunteers Part I, line 630
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Third Millennium Partners Construction | $360,000 |
| Environmental Investigations inc Soil Investigation | $107,774 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Chartwell School totaling $67,877 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 Chartwell School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Chartwell School reported that 83.0% of its $16.1 million in expenses went to program services, 13.8% to management and general and 3.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Chartwell School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Chartwell School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $280,544, for the role of Head of School (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Chartwell School get its money?
Of $13.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 6.8% came from contributions and grants and 73.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Chartwell School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 77-0119013 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 202601339349307020 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541349349311329 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411319349303061 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301359349318570 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211339349305191 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111419349300521 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 77-0119013: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.