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Moravian Academy

EIN 24-0829838 · Bethlehem, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MORAVIAN ACADEMY NURTURES THE JOYFUL SPIRIT OF EACH LEARNER AND EMPOWERS INCLUSIVE GLOBAL CITIZENS TO THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, LEAD WITH INTEGRITY, AND STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.

Income
$33.2 million
Spending
$36.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
370
Volunteers
295
Highest pay
$437,844, 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: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (2)
  1. $30.3 million spent. THE EDUCATION OF OVER 861 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12 IN THE MORAVIAN TRADITION. THE MORAVIAN ACADEMY EXPERIENCE PROVIDES A STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION IN PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE, DEVELOPS SELF-RESPECT, DIGNITY AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS, DEVELOPS CREATIVITY, AND AN APPRECIATION OF AESTHETIC VALUES, DEVELOPS PHYSICAL SKILL,AND ENCOURAGES POSITIVE ATTITUDES ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS, AND ENGAGES THE STUDENTS IN EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP THEIR MATURITY, INDEPENDENCE, ADAPTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND A LOVE OF LEARNING.
  2. $276,518 spent. SUMMER PROGRAMMING - LEHIGH VALLEY SUMMERBRIDGE ASSISTS 7TH TO 9TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND LIMITED RESOURCES TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAMS. AT LEHIGH VALLEY SUMMERBRIDGE, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TEACH AND MENTOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. LEHIGH VALLEY SUMMERBRIDGE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN EDUCATION AND FOR THE EDUCATION OF OTHERS. 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. MORAVIAN ACADEMY RUNS SUMMER CAMPS AT TWO OF OUR CAMPUSES. WE HAVE OVER 100 STUDENTS THAT ATTEND A SERIES OF CAMP OFFERINGS WHICH RUN FROM MID-JUNE TO EARLY AUGUST.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 October 1957.

    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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