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Oldfields School Inc

EIN 52-0591645 · Sparks Glenco, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OLDFIELDS SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO EMBRACE EACH STUDENT'S AUTHENTIC SELF, EDUCATE THROUGH COLLABORATION, EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL VOICE, AND INSPIRE CONFIDENCE AND CONTINUAL GROWTH, LEADING TO A LIFE OF PURPOSE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
51
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$161,789, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 77% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $3.9 million spent. FOUNDED IN 1867, OLDFIELDS SCHOOL COMBINES TRADITION AND INNOVATION WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO ITS FUNDAMENTAL MOTTO, "COURAGE, HUMILITY, AND LARGENESS OF HEART." THE STUDENT BODY IS MADE UP OF A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG WOMEN FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE GLOBE. APPROXIMATELY 75+ COURSES, INCLUDING HONORS COURSES, ADVANCED PLACEMENT PREPARATION, SPECIAL SEMINARS, MAY PROGRAM, AND ART ELECTIVES ARE OFFERED. EACH GIRL'S EDUCATION IS TAILORED TO HER ABILITIES WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 8 STUDENTS AND A 5:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO. OLDFIELDS FOCUSES ON ENSURING "EACH GIRL'S SUCCESS." OLDFIELDS SCHOOL IS LOCATED ON 140 RURAL ACRES NESTLED IN THE SCENIC HORSE COUNTRY OF NORTH BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND.

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 November 1938.

    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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