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Episcopal School in the City of New York

EIN 13-1945827 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A TRADITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO OFFER EACH CHILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING EDUCATION AND FOR LIFE. WE SEEK TO HELP EACH CHILD DEVELOP SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY IN A STRUCTURED AND NURTURING PROGRAM. WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO BE CURIOUS, RESPONSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT, AND TO ENJOY LEARNING. WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN A NONCOMPETITIVE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND A CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE THROUGH WHICH CHILDREN DEVELOP CORE VALUES AND A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THEMSELVES AND OF SCHOOL.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
55
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$502,659, director/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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 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 (1)
  1. $4.3 million spent. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH CHILD TO GROW AND LEARN THROUGH A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND FREE PLAY EXPERIENCES. OUR AGE-APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO EXPLORE IDEAS AND DEVELOP SKILLS THROUGH ART, MUSIC, DRAMATIC PLAY, CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND COOKING. FIELD TRIPS, INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXPERIENCES AND READINESS ACTIVITIES IN READING AND MATH FURTHER ENHANCE THE PROGRAM.EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AT HIS OR HER OWN STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BELIEVES THAT ITS ULTIMATE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN THE FINEST PREPARATION FOR LIFE BY FOSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING.THE SCHOOL SERVED CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS THROUGH 5 YEARS OLD. CLASSES ARE HELD FROM MID-SEPTEMBER THROUGH EARLY JUNE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE CHILDREN ATTEND THE THREE-HOUR PROGRAM IN EITHER THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSION.DURING FY2025, THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR 186 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 May 1971.

    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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