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Calvert School Inc

EIN 52-0591510 · Baltimore, MD

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

CALVERT SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING BOYS AND GIRLS THROUGH ITS TIME-TESTED METHOD OF TEACHING AND ITS RIGOROUS CURRICULUM. PARTICULAR EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO MASTERING ESSENTIAL SKILLS, INSPIRING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING, AND INSTILLING ENTHUSIASM, RESPONSIBILITY, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. CALVERT SEEKS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS OF HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND STRONG MORAL CHARACTER WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 10A:THE POLICIES DESCRIBED IN PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 10A-16B APPLY TO CALVERT SCHOOL INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES AS LISTED BELOW: CALVERT TUSCANY ACQUISITION 2018, LLC

Income
$32.5 million
Spending
$27.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
25.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
277
Volunteers
205
Highest pay
$688,120, headmaster

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 25.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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

    20 of 20 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. $20.9 million spent. CALVERT SCHOOL IS A COEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS BEGINNING WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CONTINUING ON THROUGH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES.
  2. $723,307 spent. AFTER SCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOL CLUBS.

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 October 13, 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 August 1935.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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