Yavneh Day School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
YAVNEH DAY SCHOOL PROVIDES STRONG ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL AND JUDAIC STUDIES WITHIN A STRONG COMMUNITY WHERE EACH CHILD IS CELEBRATED AND CHALLENGED.
- Income
- $5.3 million
- Spending
- $6.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 74%
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $237,500, 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: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 337% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
- $5.3 million spent. Yavneh Day School experienced a remarkable 20242025 school year, highlighted by a wide range of enriching and meaningful programs. Students celebrated Jewish holidays throughout the year, deepening their connection to traditions and community. Grade-level learning milestones fostered a strong sense of belonging while marking important academic and personal achievements.The schools musical production showcased the creativity and talent of our students, alongside additional performances that brought music into the broader community. Field trips across the Bay Area enhanced classroom learning, making lessons more dynamic and engaging.Students also participated in transformative overnight journeys to Ashland, Oregon; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Sacramento; and Pinnacles National Park, expanding their learning beyond the classroom and creating lasting memories.The Walkathon brought families together in support of key school initiatives, strengthening community spirit. The year culminated in the graduation of 16 students, all of whom were accepted into their top-choice high schoolsa testament to their hard work and the strength of a Yavneh education.All grants and revenue directly supported these programs, enriching the overall student experience and helping bring this exceptional year to life.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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