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Springwell School Inc

EIN 84-4516689 · Silver Spring, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS BY NURTURING CHILDRENS INTELLIGENCE, CURIOSITY, COMMUNICATION SKILLS & EMPATHY, ALONG WITH A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, INQUIRY-BASED K-8 EDUCATION WITHIN A KIND, DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

Income
$603,096
Spending
$537,622
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$85,869, head of school and treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 31, 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 (3)
  1. $387,908 spent. SCHOOL YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM THE SPRINGWELL SCHOOL OFFERS A DISTINCTIVE K8 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE DEFINED BY SMALL CLASS SIZES, HANDS-ON INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, AND A WARM, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OUR APPROACH EMPHASIZES CREATIVITY, SERVICE, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OVER ROTE MEMORIZATION AND STANDARDIZATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE AND UNDER-RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS. OUR INDEXED SLIDING-SCALE TUITION SUPPORTS WORKING FAMILIES, WITH OVER 40% RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. MORE THAN 40% OF STUDENTS HAVE IDENTIFIED LEARNING NEEDS, INCLUDING ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DIFFERENCES, SPEECH CHALLENGES, AND DYSLEXIA. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS STUDENTS BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND LASTING SUCCESS.
  2. $17,500 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS - THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS OFFER AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE WHERE CAMPERS DIVE INTO HANDS-ON SCIENCE, LITERACY SKILLS, ARTS-INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES, AND EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE CULTURES. THROUGH DYNAMIC CAMPS LIKE SPANISH AND ARTS, CRAFTERS FORGE, LEGO ROBOTICS, AND GARDENING AND ARTS, CHILDREN ENGAGE IN CREATIVITY, LEARNING, AND FUN. EACH CAMP IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUNG MINDS, PROVIDING THEM WITH MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES AND VALUABLE SKILLS.
  3. $6,000 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER VITAL SUPPORT FOR WORKING PARENTS BY PROVIDING CARE FROM 3:30PM - 5:30PM. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENRICHES STUDENTS AFTERNOONS WITH A VARIETY OF ENGAGING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. PAST OFFERINGS HAVE INCLUDED LEGO ROBOTICS, MARTIAL ARTS, AQUATICS AT THE YMCA, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, VISUAL ARTS AND BASKETBALL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLIMENT STUDENTS LEARNING EXPERIENCES, FOSTERING THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVITY IN A SUPPORTIVE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 August 2020.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Springwell Inc (Waltham, MA), EIN 04-2616064. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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