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Pike School Inc

EIN 04-2104832 · Andover, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 129 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

A PIKE EDUCATION LIBERATES HUMAN POTENTIAL AND POSSIBILITY TO TRANSFORM OURSELVES AND OUR WORLD AND IS ROOTED IN OUR MOTTO, NON SIBI SOLUM.WE VALUE:-AUTHENTICITY: WE EMBRACE THE IDENTITIES OF EVERY PERSON.-INTELLECTUAL AMBITION: WE FOSTER CURIOSITY, INQUIRY, ENGAGEMENT, AND INITIATIVE IN LEARNING.-SOCIAL GOOD: WE CARE FOR OURSELVES, FOR ONE ANOTHER, AND FOR OUR COMMUNITY.THE PIKE SCHOOL STRIVES TO BE AN EXEMPLAR FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION AND A CENTER FOR PURPOSEFUL LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND IMPACT.

Income
$20.7 million
Spending
$19.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
115
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$587,515, former head of school

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: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 129 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $14.3 million spent. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHICH PROVIDES INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH EMPHASIZING FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS WITHIN A BROAD RANGE OF DISCIPLINES. EACH STUDENT PROGRESSED TO THE NEXT GRADE WITH 67 STUDENTS MOVING UP TO HIGH SCHOOL AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. 412 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025. SCHOOL YEARS RUNS 180 DAYS.LOWER SCHOOL:VIEWED AS YEARS OF EXPLORATIONS AND BEGINNINGS, THE LOWER SCHOOL IS A STRUCTURED YET RELAXED ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND INTELLECTUALLY. THROUGH SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, LEARNING IS BOTH INTERACTIVE AND STIMULATING. FOR MUCH OF THE DAY, THE CHILDREN ARE IMMERSED IN THEME BASED LEARNING WHERE TOPICS ARE COVERED ACROSS SUBJECT AREAS. BECAUSE MUCH OF THE CURRICULUM IS INTERDISCIPLINARY, THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS CAREFULLY PLAN THEIR ACTIVITIES WITH THE SPECIALISTS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY. FIELD TRIPS, PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS BY ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, DANCE AND THEATRE GROUPS AND MUSICIANS ADD FURTHER ENRICHMENT TO THE LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAM. LOWER SCHOOL IS GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 4.UPPER SCHOOL:THE UPPER SCHOOL OFFERS A RICH AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO THRIVE IN LEADING SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND BEYOND. TEACHERS EMPHASIZE CHARACTER GROWTH AND CREATIVITY THROUGH SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES. THROUGHOUT THE STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE, THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH VALUABLE CHALLENGES IN DECISION MAKING AND COLLABORATION. THE CHIEF ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENTS IS GUIDED BY A FACULTY ADVISOR WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. UPPER SCHOOL IS GRADES 5-9.
  2. $433,878 spent. AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES: AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR SIXTH GRADE THROUGH NINTH GRADE STUDENTS. AFTER SCHOOL FLEX PROGRAM AND SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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