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Saint James School

EIN 45-2353683 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. JAMES SCHOOL IS A FAITH-BASED PHILADELPHIA MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION, COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS FROM AN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MORAL, SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL AND CREATIVE GIFTS IN ITS STUDENTS.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
20.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
73
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$202,335, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (1)
  1. $4.6 million spent. THE MISSION OF ST. JAMES SCHOOL IS TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY WITHIN THE ALLEGHENY WEST NEIGHBORHOOD OF NORTH PHILADELPHIA. WE USE A WHOLE-CHILD, FAITH-BASED, HIGHQUALITY, TUITION FREE APPROACH THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS AND STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITIES TO WHICH THEY BELONG. WE ADMIT CHILDREN OF DIVERSE FAITHS, RACES, CULTURES, AND COGNITIVE PROFILES, BELIEVING IN THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION THAT WE FIND GOD IN AND THROUGH EACH OTHER. IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE ARE AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY. WE OFFER STRUCTURED SUPPORT TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND CREATIVE GIFTS. ST. JAMES SCHOOL IS MUCH MORE THAN A SCHOOL. WE ARE ROOTED IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SERVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SO THAT OUR STUDENTS, GRADUATES, AND FAMILIES CAN BE LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY. OUR CAMPUS FUNCTIONS AS A LOCAL HUB FOR RESOURCES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND WE WORK TO MEET NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS AND CONCERNS.

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 August 2011.

    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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