Cooper School is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Cooper School employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cooper School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Cooper School generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COOPER SCHOOL SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM THAT BALANCES ACADEMICS, ARTISTIC AND SPIRITUAL ENDEAVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COOPER SCHOOL OFFERS A PROGRAM THAT IS EXPERIMENTAL AND PERSONAL, CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN A VARIETY OF MEANINGFUL WAYS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Franci Bell Headmaster | Officer | 40 | $160,899 |
Elizabeth Kane Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Steffi Green Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Hastie Co-Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Abigail Walsh Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Kleinman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $306,542 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $306,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,240,991 |
| Investment income | $19,098 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,567,361 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,899 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,104,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,669 |
| Payroll taxes | $109,172 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,332 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $222,988 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,494 |
| Office expenses | $192,197 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $141,897 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $83,562 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,003 |
| Insurance | $50,315 |
| All other expenses | $599 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,579,436 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,374,794 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,840 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $181,109 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,350,134 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,921,877 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,331 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $900,288 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,143,505 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,056,124 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,865,753 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,921,877 |