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Village School Inc

EIN 95-4060392 · Santa Monica, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VILLAGE SCHOOL, INC IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SERVING APPROXIMATELY 235 STUDENTS IN GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND DEVELOPING PRESENT CAPABILITIES. VILLAGE SCHOOL IS (SEE SCHEDULE O...)AN INCLUSIVE AND DYNAMIC LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS. WE ENGAGE CHILDREN IN A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT BALANCES DEVELOPMENTAL AND TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION AND EMBRACES A COMPREHENSIVE AND DIVERSE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. VILLAGE SCHOOL FOSTERS EACH STUDENT'S SENSE OF SELF AND INSPIRES SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY INTEGRATING EDUCATION INTO A STIMULATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. WE VALUE THE STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL THAT CHARACTERIZES OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$30.9 million
Spending
$14.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
28.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
89
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$681,928, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 125% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $10.8 million spent. WE ARE A VILLAGE OF STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS WITH A COMMON GOAL: TO CREATE A CHILDHOOD OF WONDER, JOY, AND CHALLENGE WHERE CHILDREN EXPAND THEIR MINDS AND HEARTS, FIND THEIR GREATER PURPOSE, AND PREPARE TO ENGAGE WITH THE WIDER WORLD. VILLAGE SCHOOL EDUCATED APPROX. 235 STUDENTS IN TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN-6TH GRADE (34 STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND 36 STUDENTS GRADUATED).VILLAGE SCHOOL IS A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE JOY AND RIGOR ARE INSEPARABLE. OUR TEACHERS PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO CULTIVATE CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND THE HABITS OF CHARACTER THAT SHAPE GOOD PEOPLE. THROUGH ACADEMICS, THE ARTS, ATHLETICS, AND INTENTIONAL STEWARDSHIP OF OUR COMMUNITY IN LOS ANGELES AND (CONT. ON SCH. O) BEYOND, WE GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE AS CAPABLE AS THEY ARE KIND.

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 October 13, 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 October 1986.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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