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Pine Cobble School Inc

EIN 04-2105910 · Williamstown, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM NURSERY SCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 8

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
99
Volunteers
88
Highest pay
$179,606, 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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    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. $2.7 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OLOCATED ON 18 ACRES IN THE BERKSHIRES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, PINE COBBLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN ROOTED IN EXPERIENTIAL, CHILD-CENTRIC EDUCATION FOR ALMOST 90 YEARS. THE HANDS-ON CURRICULUM DEVELOPS CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, FROM THE ALMOST-THREE-YEAR-OLD BEGINNER GETTING THEIR HANDS DIRTY IN THE SCHOOL'S GARDEN TO THE GRADE 8 STUDENT TESTING A HYPOTHESIS IN SCIENCE CLASS. AT PINE COBBLE SCHOOL, WE UNDERSTAND THAT EXCELLENT TEACHERS, SMALL CLASS SIZES, AND ACCESS TO A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ARTS, WORLD LANGUAGES, ATHLETICS, AND BEYOND, WILL ENABLE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THEIR PASSIONS, TAKE RISKS, AND TO NURTURE THEIR CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY. WE BELIEVE IN PREPARING STUDENTS NOT ONLY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BUT TO BE COMPASSIONATE, CAPABLE, AND THOUGHTFUL MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.PINE COBBLE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR SCHOOL IS ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. 55% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. EVERY PINE COBBLE FAMILY MAKES AN INVESTMENT IN THEIR CHILD'S TUITION; OUR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM PROVIDES A BRIDGE FOR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY AND IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8.
  2. $3,157 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OPINE COBBLE SCHOOL OPERATES SUMMER PROGRAMS OFFERING ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. STUDENTS CAN ENROLL IN A WIDE ARRAY OF WEEK-LONG IMMERSION CAMPS TAILORED TO THEIR INTERESTS. IMMERSION CAMPS ARE LED BY FACULTY WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD AND HAVE LIMITED ENROLLMENT TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT. CAMPS ARE STRUCTURED BY AGE TO ALLOW FOR DIFFERENTIATED EXPERIENCES.CAMPERS AGES 3-14 MAY ENJOY SUMMER FUN IN OUR DAY CAMP WITH WEEKLY THEMES - ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, SPORTS, CULINARY CREATIONS, OUTDOOR EXPLORATION,AND MORE! CAMPERS HAVE WEEKLY SPECIAL EVENTS AND CULMINATING PROJECTS OR FIELD TRIPS.THE PINE COBBLE SUMMER ACADEMY IS AN EXCELLENT WAY FOR STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. STUDENTS WORK 1:1 WITH EXPERIENCED PINE COBBLE FACULTY IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF EXPERTISE.

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 February 1946.

    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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