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Hamlin School

EIN 94-1393894 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HAMLIN SCHOOL EDUCATES GIRLS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THEIR TIME AND INSPIRES THEM TO BECOME EXTRAORDINARY THINKERS AND INNOVATORS, COURAGEOUS LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS OF INTEGRITY.

Income
$28.0 million
Spending
$27.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
191
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$737,112, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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 (4)
  1. $21.3 million spent. OUR K-8 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 440 GIRLS AND AIMS TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECT, CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP OF EACH GIRL TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA INCLUDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY TWENTY PERCENT OF THE STUDENT BODY.
  2. $726,637 spent. HAMLIN'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACROSS GRADES K-8. SERVING APPROXIMATELY 125 STUDENTS, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES FREE CHOICE PLAY, CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. WE OFFER A BALANCE OF INDEPENDENT AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OUR AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY OFFERS ELECTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES LIKE ROCK CLIMBING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, COOKING AND CHESS.
  3. $223,620 spent. THE HAMLIN MUSIC ACADEMY OFFERS 1:1 MUSIC LESSONS AFTER SCHOOL. MORE THAN 60 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 30-60 MINUTE LESSONS IN GUITAR, VIOLIN, VOICE AND PIANO.
  4. $179,026 spent. HAMLIN'S SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS OFFER CHILDCARE AND ENRICHMENT TO OVER 100 STUDENTS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. OUR SUMMER CAMPS INCLUDE TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS AND SPECIALTY CAMPS.

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 November 1958.

    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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