Silliman Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY, WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION TO THE STUDENTS, AND TO CHALLENGE EACH STUDENT TO STRIVE TO PERFORM TO THE BEST OF HIS OR HER ABILITY. IN DOING THIS, THE SCHOOL WORKS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY HIGH MORAL STANDARDS, THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY, AND A SKILLED, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF TO GUIDE STUDENTS.
- Income
- $5.2 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 95
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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $4.5 million spent. The organization provides education to students in the form of classroom instruction and labs geared towards equipping students with the necessary background to continue with post-secondary education after high school graduation. Classroom instruction is provided following a normal school day consisting of seven class periods. The school year falls within the normal pattern followed by schools within the region, beginning in August, and ending in May. School begins at 800am and ends at 310pm. The curriculum provided follows the required courses of instruction as set forth by the State of Louisiana, Department of Education. Additional honors courses are offered, as well. The school provides opportunities for upperclassmen to obtain college credit by offering dual-enrollment classes in english and mathematics. As part of providing a well-rounded education, the school offers sports programs, such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, golf and tennis. Cheerleading and dance team activities are also offered.
- $16,885 spent. The organization provides after school care for students who either are unable to ride the school bus or their parents are unable to pick them up when the regular school day ends. This service is ancillary to the main purpose of the organization providing education to the students. The days the care is provided follows the regular school calendar. The time period each day normally runs from 310 until 530.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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