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Ravinia Nursery School

EIN 36-6002274 · Highland Park, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO:* PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES* INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY* CARING AND COMPETENT TEACHERS* COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY* QUALITY IN ALL THAT WE DO

Income
$745,109
Spending
$642,495
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
28
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$59,001, co-directors

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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

    6 of 6 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 July 31, 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. $468,249 spent. RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL IS A DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD, PROVIDING A SAFE, WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS THE CHILDREN TO MOVE ON THEIR OWN PACE IN A SELF-DIRECTED MANNER. SUMMER CAMP IS A SEVEN-WEEK LONG PROGRAM OPEN TO CHILDREN AGES 2, 3, 4, AND 5. MUCH OF THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE ON OUR PLAYGROUND. ACTIVITIES INVOLVE SAND AND WATER PLAY, GROUP GAMES, SPORT ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE CHILDREN ALSO SPEND TIME SINGING, LISTENING TO STORIES, LEARNING ABOUT PETS, TAKING NATURE WALKS AND GARDENING. PRESCHOOLERS WILL BRING THEIR LUNCH AND END EACH DAY WITH A PICNIC ON THE PLAYGROUND. REVENUES ARE RECEIVED IN THE FORM OF TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 October 1943.

    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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