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Sheridan School Inc

EIN 53-6019409 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHERIDAN SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE, VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY. WE TAKE JOY IN LEARNING, SHOW KINDNESS AND EMPATHY TOWARDS OTHERS, EMBRACE NEW EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS, AND CONTINUALLY SEEK A DEEPER AND FULLER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE SELF-KNOWLEDGE, INTELLECTUAL DISCIPLINE, AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY IN OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. AT BOTH OUR CITY AND MOUNTAIN CAMPUSES, THE SHERIDAN COMMUNITY CHALLENGES ITSELF TO LIVE THE IDEAL OF RESPECT FOR ONESELF, OTHERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
185
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$400,557, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $7.1 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: AS AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL, WE PROVIDE AN EDUCATION FOR UP TO 230 CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE EIGHT AT OUR CITY AND MOUNTAIN CAMPUSES. WE SEEK TO NURTURE AND CHALLENGE CHILDREN THROUGH A COLLECTION OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR LEARNING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $473,812 spent. SUMMER CAMP: THE SCHOOL CONDUCTS A SUMMER CAMP IN THREE TWO-WEEK SESSIONS OF UP TO 230 CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 16 EACH SUMMER. CHILDREN DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, SPECIAL TALENTS, EMERGING INTERESTS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE BY EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATION OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, CULINARY ARTS, AND SPORTS. BECAUSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADDITION STARTING IN DECEMBER 2024, ACCOMPANIED BY BUILDING-WIDE RENOVATIONS FROM JUNE 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 2025, THE DECISION WAS MADE NOT TO RUN A SUMMER CAMP DURING THE SUMMER OF 2025. AS A RESULT, THERE WERE NO CAMP REVENUES FOR JUNE 2025 TO REPORT IN THIS TAX RETURN. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ARE RESUMING FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026.
  3. $407,012 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS MIRROR THE SCHOOL'S CHILD-ORIENTED PHILOSOPHY; CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE THEIR INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS. WITHIN THE PROGRAM, CHILDREN MAY FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, OR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ENRICHMENT CLASSES, STUDY HALL, GAMES, AND ART PROJECTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR HALF- AND FULL-DAY PROGRAMS DURING CONFERENCE DAYS OR DUE TO EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: SUPPORT SERVICES: DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL PROVIDES DAILY NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH AND SNACKS FOR ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.

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 April 1963.

    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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