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St Stephens Episcopal School

EIN 23-2107935 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR EDUCATION IN AN EPISCOPAL SETTING TO STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS AND ETHNIC HERITAGES, CULTIVATING CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOL, AND LARGER COMMUNITY.- WE NURTURE OUR STUDENTS IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT THAT THEY MAY THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. - WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, KINDNESS, CURIOSITY, AND OPEN MINDEDNESS. - WE FOSTER STUDENT GROWTH BY ENGAGING A HIGHLY DEDICATED STAFF, AND BY ENCOURAGING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITYWHICH INCLUDES FAMILIES, ALUMNI, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND CATHEDRAL MEMBERS.- WE STRIVE TO MAKE ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL AVAILABLE TO ALL.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
-3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
29
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$125,330, hos ex-officio member (non-voting) 7/2024-5/2025

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: 33 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $810,335 spent. ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN CENTER-CITY DAY SCHOOL WHICH WELCOMES STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS AND ETHNIC HERITAGES. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE THE STUDENT IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT, TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR ACADEMIC TRAINING WHICH IS AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE TO ALL AND AS A PART OF THE OUTREACH AND MISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN, TO OFFER THE TEACHINGS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN AN EPISCOPAL SETTING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF ALL.
  2. $28,155 spent. STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE LOCAL AND HANDS-ON FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC BRIDGE BETWEEN CLASSROOM LESSONS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY AS STUDENTS CREATE CONNECTIONS. STUDENTS CAN BE SEEN ALONG RIVERFRONT PARK TAPPING INTO THEIR CREATIVE MINDS, AS THE PARK SERVES AS THEIR EQUIPMENTLESS PLAYGROUND. THE OOTPRINT OF STUDENTS GIVING CAN BE SEEN THROUGHOUT THE HARRISBURG COMMUNITY. THE STUDENTS HAVE CLEANED UP DURING 2 MINUTES TUESDAY, VOLUNTEERED AT THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK, AND COLLECTED AND MADE ITEMS FOR DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD AND RADIANT HOPE. FROM THE SCHOOL'S FREE PANTRY CONCEIVED AND CONSTRUCTED BY THE KINDERGARDEN STUDENTS TO THE FOURTH GRADE TABS FOR LAB PROGRAM WHICH BENEFITS THE SUSQUEHANNA SERVICE DOG PROGRAM, OUR STUDENTS LEARN THE GRACEFUL ART OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY RESIDE.

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 March 2007.

    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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