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Harvey School

EIN 13-1740454 · Katonah, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 92 cents.

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

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO PREPARE AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, ADVENTUROUS THINKERS AND ENGAGED, COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS IN COURAGEOUS PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH.

Income
$22.4 million
Spending
$22.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
185
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$387,427, president & head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 92 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 23 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

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $16.7 million spent. EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS: THE HARVEY SCHOOL OFFERS A TRADITIONAL COLLEGE-PREPARATORY CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 6-12, WITH AN OPTIONAL 5-DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12, THAT INSPIRES CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING WHILE INSTILLING AND NURTURING THE VALUES OF SELF-RESPECT AND SELF-RELIANCE. THE STUDENT BODY IS DIVERSE AND CONSISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES. CLASSES RANGE IN LEVELS FROM BASIC SKILLS TO HONORS TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT SO EVERY STUDENT IS CHALLENGED AND MOTIVATED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL. SMALL CLASS SIZES ENSURE THAT FACULTY ARE ABLE TO WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AS THEY MASTER AND INTERNALIZE CONTENT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXPLORE INTERESTS AND PASSIONS BEYOND TYPICAL ACADEMIC OFFERINGS, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND THEIR INTELLECTUAL AND GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE.
  2. $443,322 spent. SUMMER PROGRAMS: CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-9 CAN PURSUE THEIR PASSION, CHOOSING FROM PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FIT THEIR INTERESTS. GUIDED BY SKILLED EDUCATORS AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS, CHILDREN DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES FROM MASTERING NEW PURSUITS AND MEETING OTHERS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE, CREATE, DISCOVER AND LEARN THROUGH A MIX OF ACTIVE, CREATIVE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: TECHNOLOGY, ROBOTICS, ATHLETICS, CIRCUS ARTS, THEATER, DANCE, FINE ARTS, NATURE AND MUCH MORE.
  3. $400,606 spent. ICE SKATING RINK PROGRAMS: THE FULLY ENCLOSED ICE RINK IS HOME TO HARVEY HOCKEY AND ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING PROGRAMS INCLUDING FIGURE, FREE STYLE, SYNC, HOCKEY AND RECREATIONAL SKATING. THE ARENA OPERATES ALL YEAR ROUND AND WAS BUILT TO SERVE NOT ONLY THE HARVEY COMMUNITY BUT THE GREATER BEDFORD-KATONAH COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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