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Rocky Hill Country Day School

EIN 05-0277258 · E Greenwich, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ROCKY HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD - MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. AS A SCHOOL COMMUNITY, WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS, GUIDING THEM AS THEY STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-AWARENESS. OUR SCHOOL MOTTO "KNOW THYSELF" REMAINS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN OUR APPROACH TO FULFILLING OUR MISSION.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$13.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
99
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$200,544, of school (as of july 2024)

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

Weak: 29 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 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

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $9.7 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES - PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN NURSERY SCHOOL THROUGH GRADE TWELVE. AT ROCKY HILL COUNTRY DAY, OUR VISION IS FOR STUDENTS TO BE DOING AND BECOMING, EMPHASIZING PROCESS OVER PRODUCT. OUR SCHOOL MOTTO "KNOW THYSELF" REMAINS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN OUR APPROACH TO FULFILLING OUR MISSION.WE ALSO INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO BECOME A NAVIGATOR, CRITICAL THINKER, CITIZEN, AND COMMUNICATOR, WHO ARE INNOVATIVE, SELF-AWARE, ETHICAL, AND GLOBALLY-MINDED AND DRIVE THESE COMPETENCIES INTO OUR CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ENDEAVORS. SIMILARLY, WE WEAVE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESS INTO THE EVERYDAY FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR STUDENTS FIND THEMSELVES NOT ONLY WELL PREPARED FOR COLLEGE ACADEMICS AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, BUT ALSO FOR WHEREVER THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY TAKES THEM.
  2. $2.0 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES -1) ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM (ELL)- SINCE ROCKY HILL SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER RESIDENTIAL HOUSING, THE INSTITUTION STILL PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND RHS FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS OR A DEGREE PROGRAM. THE STUDENTS ARE HOUSED WITH HOST FAMILIES, TYPICALLY MEMBERS OF THE ROCKY HILL SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND ALSO AT A RESIDENTIAL LIVING CENTER NOT OWNED BY THE SCHOOL. THE ELL PROGRAM PROVIDES THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTORING AND OTHER NEEDED ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THE DEGREE STUDENTS MUST FULFILL THE SCHOOL'S STANDARD ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, HOWEVER RIGOROUS, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR GRADUATION DIPLOMA.2) ACADEMIC CENTER FOR ENRICHMENT (ACE)- THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR FULL LEARNING POTENTIAL. THROUGH ENRICHMENT CLASSES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDY SKILLS, REMEDIAL TECHNIQUES, AND ACTIVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION, ACE STRIVES TO PRODUCE INDEPENDENT LEARNERS.3) SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY (SEA)- THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF BOTH FULL AND HALF DAY PROGRAMS ALLOWING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A NUMBER OF EXCITING OFFERINGS AND GIVING FAMILIES THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK AROUND BUSY SCHEDULES.

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 August 1959.

    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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