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Solebury School

EIN 23-1365969 · New Hope, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O.SOLEBURY SCHOOL IS A PRIVATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. SOLEBURY SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. IN THE SOLEBURY COMMUNITY, WE STRONGLY VALUE INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CREATIVE AND INDEPENDENT THINKING, MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, DEEP RESPECT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL, AND DIVERSITY.

Income
$19.8 million
Spending
$19.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
227
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$302,225, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    21 of 21 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 (1)
  1. $15.1 million spent. SOLEBURY SCHOOL OPERATES ON A TRIMESTER SYSTEM WITH ADDITIONAL EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS DURING THE TWO WEEKS OF SPRING BREAK AND OVER THE SUMMER (INCLUDING GLOBAL EDUCATION AND TRAVEL). IN FY2025 THE SCHOOL ENROLLED 258 STUDENTS (9TH GRADE: 46, 10TH GRADE: 67, 11TH GRADE: 78, 12TH GRADE: 67). OF THOSE STUDENTS, 103 WERE BOARDING STUDENTS AND 155 WERE DAY STUDENTS. THE STUDENT BODY CAME FROM 11 COUNTRIES (NOT INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES) AND 16 STATES, AND OUR 2024 GRADUATES WENT ON TO ATTEND 51 DIFFERENT COLLEGES IN 21 STATES AND 2 COUNTRIES (A 98% PLACEMENT RATE).

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 November 1938.

    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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