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Trinity Episcopal School

EIN 56-2059568 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO THE BREADTH OF THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION IN BOTH ITS UNITY AND DIVERSITY. A STUDENT OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS CHALLENGED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WHILE HONORED AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH UNIQUE POTENTIAL. AS FACULTY AND FAMILIES TOGETHER INFLUENCE YOUNG LIVES, STUDENTS THEMSELVES WILL BE AFFIRMED AS AMBASSADORS OF GRACE, CITIZENS WHO LIVE AND TEACH AN ETHIC OF SERVICE AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. A STUDENT OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS TRAINED IN THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST AND TOWARD A STEWARDSHIP OF HEALTHY BODY, LIVELY SOUL AND DISCERNING MIND.

Income
$16.2 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
141
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$292,656, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% 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 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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

    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

    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 (2)
  1. $9.3 million spent. IN CHARLOTTE'S CENTER CITY, THE TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL K-8 PROGRAMS CREATE SCHOLARS, NURTURE SPIRITUALITY, EMBRACE DIVERSITY, AND INSTILL INTEGRITY. THE SCHOOL ENROLLED 438 STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR AND GRADUATED 54 STUDENTS IN JUNE 2025.
  2. $922,228 spent. THE TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENTS AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 190 STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. WILDCAT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 190 TRINITY STUDENTS AND 140 STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. THE TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 300 NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED AND FLAVORFUL MEALS PER DAY TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. DINERS HAVE THE OPTION OF A HOT ENTREE WITH SIDES, A DELI BAR, AND A SOUP AND SALAD BAR EACH DAY.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 1998.

    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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