Benchmark School
- Assets
- $22.5m
- Revenue
- $10.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 113
- Location
- Media, PA
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1728895
Organization Overview
Benchmark School is located in Media, PA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Benchmark School employed 113 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benchmark 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 06/2022, Benchmark School generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP BRIGHT STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY DEVELOP INTO CONFIDENT, STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOLLOW-UP DATA OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS DEMONSTRATES THAT BENCHMARK GRADUATES ARE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND LIFE. GRADUATES REPORT THAT THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE BENCHMARK HELPED THEM UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AS LEARNERS, APPROACH TASKS STRATEGICALLY, THINK FLEXIBLY, ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN LEARNING. AT THE HEART OF BENCHMARK'S SUCCESS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING STAFF COMPRISED OF KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO THE EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE SCHOOL. THIS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL'S ENDURING DEDICATION TO INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Hancock Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $256,579 |
Wayne N Reichart Director Of Facilities & Pe | 40 | $158,041 | |
Bandana Jha CFO Until 11/21 | 40 | $137,638 | |
Eleanor Gensemer Head Of Middle School | 40 | $118,237 | |
Lousia Henshew Dir Of Develop & Parent Engagement | 40 | $114,157 | |
Charlie Bramley CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Brock Dining Services Dining Services | 6/29/22 | $236,558 |
Edu-tech Academic Solutions Technology Support Services | 6/29/22 | $131,580 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $9,838 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $130,580 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,044,035 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,194,221 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $164,273 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,378,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,061,629 |
| Investment income | $245,013 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $116,628 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$238,182 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,563,762 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,267,488 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $256,652 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,006 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,240,308 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,879 |
| Other employee benefits | $565,771 |
| Payroll taxes | $335,521 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $58,945 |
| Fees for services: Other | $941,965 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,602 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $135,486 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $527,970 |
| Travel | $2,045 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $541,087 |
| Insurance | $70,534 |
| All other expenses | $6,458 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,414,425 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,222,890 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $999,360 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,543 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,663 |
| 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 | $89,152 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,280,629 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,821,667 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,463,904 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $746,240 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,564,899 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,311,139 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,310,991 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $841,774 |
| 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 | $22,463,904 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Benchmark School has recieved totaling $96,273.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tally Foundation Malvern, PA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
Boudinot Foundation Malvern, PA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,431 |
Steve & Ilene Berger Family Foundation Wayne, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $11,000 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $9,344 |
The Becket Family Foundation Malvern, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,010,799 |
| Earnings | -$1,017,272 |
| Net Contributions | $5,000 |
| Other Expense | $356,339 |
| Ending Balance | $9,642,188 |
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Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Philadelphia, PA | $50,307,552 | $18,217,495 |
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