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Rudolf Steiner School Association of Ann Arbor

EIN 38-2242069 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCHOOL'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE WALDORF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, PRESCHOOL THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. IN ADDITION, BEFORE-CARE, AFTER-CARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS ARE PROVIDED.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
158
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$97,441, finance mana

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 11 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $6.8 million spent. GENERAL INSTRUCTION - A CONTEMPORARY, CLASSICAL PREK-12 EDUCATION. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPS SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. GR 1-8 ENGAGES STUDENTS IN DISCOVERY THROUGH CURRICULUM THAT SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATES ACADEMICS AND FINE ARTS WITH TEACHERS WHO SPEND EIGHT FULL YEARS WITH THEIR CLASS. GR 9-12 DEVELOP MORAL, INTELLECTUAL AND AESTHETIC CAPACITY THROUGH FOCUSED INQUIRY IN SEMINAR-STYLE CLASSES TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS. THE SCHOOL OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A FOREIGN CULTURE DIRECTLY THROUGH EXCHANGE PROGRAMS WITH OTHER WALDORF SCHOOLS ABROAD. OUR SCHOOL VALUES ITS INTERNATIONAL POPULATION AND STRIVES TO BOTH EDUCATE AND LEARN FROM OUR DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION, BLENDING CULTURES EDUCATIONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND ARTISTICALLY INTO OUR PROGRAM.
  2. $77,860 spent. AUXILIARY PROGRAMS - INCLUDE A PARENT/CHILD PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS AND PARENTS, FACILITY RENTALS, AND GRADES 5-12 ATHLETIC PROGRAMMING. AS A MEMBER OF THE MICHIGAN HS ATHLETIC ASSOC., ALMOST 50% OF HS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE SPORT. STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8 PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIVE SEASONAL SPORTS. THE SCHOOL BELONGS TO THE MID-MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC ASSOC. AND IS IN LEAGUE WITH SIX PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. A NON-COMPETITIVE SKILL-BASED SPORTS CLUB IS ALSO OFFERED TO ALL GRADE 5-6 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 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? 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 1979.

    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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