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Hamlin Robinson School

EIN 91-1344121 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL IGNITES THE ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LANGUAGE BASED DIFFERENCES. HAMLIN ROBINSON PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND LANGUAGE RELATED LEARNING STYLES. THE MAJOR COMPONENT IS A GREAT 1-8 SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$18.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
169
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$377,405, 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 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 48 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

    18 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

    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 (3)
  1. $15.8 million spent. HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL OFFERS A FULL DAY ENRICHED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 - 8 WITH DYSLEXIA AND OTHER RELATED LANGUAGE BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THE COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM WHICH INCLUDES LANGUAGE ARTS, READING, MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ARTS UTILIZES MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION METHODS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WITHIN THE RICH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, THE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON CONCEPTS, COMPREHENSION, SKILL BUILDING, SELF ADVOCACY, AND HELPING STUDENTS DISCOVER THE JOY OF LEARNING. CHILDREN COME FROM OVER A 50 MILE RADIUS AND FROM BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. MANY STUDENTS ENTER THE SCHOOL TESTING BELOW GRADE LEVEL AND RETURN TO PRIVATE AND/OR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS WITH CONFIDENCE AND SUCCESS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL OFFERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM ULTIMATE FRISBEE, CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING CLUB, AND TAE KWAN DO, TO CERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND GUITAR LESSONS. THE PROGRAM IS A CONTINUATION OF THE DAY PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AND CULTIVATE OTHER LIFELONG SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE HOMEWORK CLUB, AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ASSISTANCE AND PROCTORING FOR STUDENTS AS THEY COMPLETE DAILY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL PROGRAM. ANOTHER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERED IS LEARNING SERVICES, TUTORING, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, SCREENING FOR BOTH... (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)THE IN-YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY. THESE CLASSES ARE GENERALLY INDIVIDUAL AND FOCUS ON LANGUAGE ARTS, READING AND MATH. SCREENINGS ARE OFFERED FOR THOSE NOT IN THE IN-YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAM WHOSE FAMILIES DESIRE A THOROUGH SCREENING FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING LEARNING DIFFERENCES.
  3. $10,196 spent. HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL OFFERS A 4 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 - 8. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THAT INCLUDES STUDENTS FROM THE GREATER SEATTLE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS CURRENT HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL STUDENTS. LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING ARE THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE MORNING SESSIONS. AN AFTERNOON SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION IS PROVIDED FOR THOSE ENROLLED IN THE MORNING SUMMER SESSION AND OFFERS ACADEMIC SUBJECTS SUCH AS MATH AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WORLD CULTURE, SCIENCE, AND TAI KWON DO.

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 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 June 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 December 1986.

    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.

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