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The Peabody School

EIN 54-1652357 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NUTURING A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH ACADEMIC CHALLENGE AND EXPLORATION IN A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING COMMUNITY TO HELP CHILDREN LIGHT THEIR OWN PATH TOWARD A LIFE OF IMPACT.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
84
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$256,800, 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: 36 out of 100. Higher than 11% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $5.6 million spent. PROVIDED FULL TIME EDUCATION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 235 GIFTED STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL SUPPORTS STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC, TECHNICAL, AND ARTISTIC SKILLS; PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTONOMY AND LEADERSHIP, AND FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT OF KINDNESS AND RESPECT. THE SCHOOL EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH STUDY HABITS, WRITING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PROFICIENCY WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT PREPARE THEM WELL FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO THE STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF REGULAR FIELD TRIPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE CLASSES, AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, ART SHOWS, DRAMA AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES, AN ANNUAL TALENT SHOW, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS VARIOUS STUDENT CLUBS AND AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID TO 70 STUDENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.

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 November 6, 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 March 1993.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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