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Riley School Inc

EIN 01-0316964 · Rockport, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE RILEY SCHOOL IS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DURING THEIR CRITICAL YEARS OF COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH. RILEY SCHOOL BELIEVES THAT SELF-WORTH IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, PERSONAL HAPPINESS, DISCIPLINE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. WE CHAMPION THE ABILITY OF ALL PEOPLE TO COLLABORATE AND TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH COOPERATIVE WORK. WE RECOGNIZE AND VALUE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS. WE FOSTER A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND STRIVE TO PROMOTE ALL OF THESE GOALS WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING WHICH PROVIDES APPROPRIATE ADULT ROLE MODELS AND A SECURE, LOVING ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING. EACH YEAR RILEY CREATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT COMMENSURATE WITH ITS MISSION BY BUILDING UPON THE FOLLOWING: ACADEMICS CHALLENGE AND SUCCESS A STIMULATING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT SELF-DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITY

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
28
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$37,500, head of scho

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $869,513 spent. THE RILEY SCHOOL PROVIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-8, IN ADDITION TO OFFERING PRESCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. IN THE 2024 -2025 YEAR RILEY HAD 42 FULL-TIME STUDENTS. RILEY WAS ABLE TO OFFER REDUCED OR WAIVED TUITION FOR 18 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
  2. $9,794 spent. THE SCHOOL CONTINUED THEIR AFTER CARE PROGRAM DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH OFFERS EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL CARE TO STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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