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Miller School of Albermarle

EIN 54-0515717 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 76 cents.

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

What it says it does

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCOVERY AND REFLECTION BY ENGAGING THE MINDS, HANDS, AND HEARTS OF OUR STUDENTS.

Income
$14.1 million
Spending
$14.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
98
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$294,342, head of school/secretary

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

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 76 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

    17 of 18 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. $12.1 million spent. THE MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS IN GRADES EIGHT THROUGH TWELVE, INCLUDING BOTH DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS. THE ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CRITICAL THINKING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM SPANNING THE HUMANITIES, SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, FINE ARTS, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, COMPLEMENTED BY ADVISING, COLLEGE COUNSELING, ATHLETICS, ARTS PROGRAMS, RESIDENTIAL LIFE, AND EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS. INSTRUCTION IS DELIVERED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY WHO EMPHASIZE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICAL AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.IN SUPPORT OF ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, THE SCHOOL MAINTAINS AND OPERATES A HISTORIC CAMPUS OF APPROXIMATELY 1,100 ACRES THAT IS INTEGRAL TO DELIVERING ACADEMIC, RESIDENTIAL, ATHLETIC, AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING. CAMPUS MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE UPKEEP AND PRESERVATION OF CLASSROOMS, RESIDENCE HALLS, ATHLETIC AND FITNESS FACILITIES, DINING SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, FARM AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SPACES, AND SHARED CAMPUS FACILITIES. THESE EFFORTS ENSURE A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, AND MISSION-ALIGNED ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS DAILY INSTRUCTION, STUDENT LIFE, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
  2. $489,920 spent. THE MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE'S RECENTLY ESTABLISHED LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDS THE SCHOOL'S MISSION BY PROVIDING A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY-AGE STUDENTS. THE LOWER SCHOOL EMPHASIZES FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CHARACTER FORMATION WITHIN A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES INSTRUCTION IN LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, THE ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND CURIOSITY.SMALL CLASS SIZES AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE COMMUNITY VALUES SUCH AS RESPECT, COLLABORATION, AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE INTENTIONALLY FOSTERED. PURPOSE- DESIGNED FACILITIES AND THE THOUGHTFUL USE OF THE SCHOOL'S BROADER CAMPUS RESOURCES ENHANCE LEARNING WHILE PRIORITIZING STUDENT WELL-BEING AND SAFETY. BY EXTENDING ITS EDUCATIONAL CONTINUUM TO INCLUDE YOUNGER STUDENTS, THE SCHOOL STRENGTHENS MISSION ALIGNMENT, SUPPORTS LONG-TERM STUDENT SUCCESS, AND SERVES FAMILIES SEEKING A VALUES- BASED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL EDUCATION BEGINNING IN THE EARLY GRADES.

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 1947.

    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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