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Seattle Girls School

EIN 91-2007300 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL IS A 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMITTED TO INSPIRING AND DEVELOPING COURAGEOUS LEADERS WHO THINK INDEPENDENTLY, WORK COLLABORATIVELY, LEARN JOYFULLY AND CHAMPION CHANGE. WE EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOCUSED HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
43
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$248,184, 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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 24% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $4.3 million spent. SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES FIVE THROUGH EIGHT. WE HAVE OVER 120 STUDENTS FROM 30+ ZIP CODES. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND DEVELOP COURAGEOUS LEADERS WHO THINK INDEPENDENTLY, WORK COLLABORATIVELY, LEARN JOYFULLY, AND CHAMPION CHANGE. LEARNING AT SGS IS JOYFUL AND INSPIRING, CONNECTS THE PERSONAL WITH THE ACADEMIC, AND PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND LIFE. OUR STUDENTS HAVE THE FREEDOM TO TAKE RISKS, DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND GROW INTO LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. A CORNERSTONE OF THE SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF OUR STUDENTS TO PRESENT THEIR LEARNING THROUGH CULMINATIONS. FROM MOCK TRIAL IN A REAL COURTROOM TO ACTUAL DOCTORS PRESIDING OVER A MEDICAL BOARD SIMULATION TO AN ART EXHIBIT IN A COMMUNITY GALLERY, OUR STUDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCES THAT PUT THEM FRONT AND CENTER IN REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS SO THAT THEY CAN SEE THEMSELVES AND FEEL THE POWER OF THEIR VOICES IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. AFTER 20 YEARS AT A RENTED FACILITY, SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON THEIR NEW PERMANENT CAMPUS. WITH A 15,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND A COURTYARD FOR LUNCH, PLAY, AND CLASS ACTIVITIES, THE NEW CAMPUS THOROUGHLY MEETS THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM.
  2. $185,173 spent. AS AN INNOVATIVE SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN, A CORE VALUE OF THE SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL IS EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION FOCUSED ON ELEVATING STUDENT VOICES AND LEADERSHIP. THIS PREPARDNESS AND GUIDANCE WORKS TO READY THEM FOR MAKING A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.TO EXPAND EDUCATION BEYOND THE STUDENT CLASS INTO THE COMMUNITY, THE SCHOOL HAS DEVELOPED THE OUTREACH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, LED BY THEIR EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO SUPPORT THE GOAL OF ENCOURAGING OTHER SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, AND EDUCATORS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMMING THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE SEATTLE GIRLS' SCHOOL MISSION.

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 April 2000.

    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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