Ellis School
- Assets
- $55.0m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $6.8m
- Employees
- 168
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 25-0965329
Organization Overview
Ellis School is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2021, Ellis School employed 168 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellis 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 06/2021, Ellis School generated $13.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FROM AGE THREE THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ELLIS SCHOOL IS PITTSBURGH'S ONLY AGE 3 TO GRADE 12 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS, MAKING ELLIS A UNIQUE REGIONAL RESOURCE. ELLIS IS COMMITTED TO PREPARING, EMPOWERING, AND INSPIRING EACH AND EVERY GIRL THROUGH AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN AN ALL-GIRLS ENVIRONMENT. THE ELLIS EXPERIENCE IS BOTH NURTURING AND ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING; ELLIS GIRLS ARE FREE TO KNOW THEMSELVES, DISCOVER THEIR GIFTS, AND FIND THEIR OWN VOICES, ALL OF WHICH MAXIMIZE GIRLS' INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH. AT ELLIS, GIRLS OF ALL AGES LEARN TO TAKE ACADEMIC RISKS, WORK COLLABORATIVELY, ASK QUESTIONS, AND PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 372 STUDENTS, THE AVERAGE CLASSROOM SIZE IS 12 STUDENTS. OF OUR 67 FACULTY MEMBERS, 66 PERCENT HOLD MASTER'S DEGREES AND 5 PERCENT HOLD PHDS. WITH AN OVERALL STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO OF 6:1, STUDENTS ACROSS ALL DIVISIONS BENEFIT FROM AN INTIMATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. THE STUDENT BODY REPRESENTS 68 ZIP CODES AND 35 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, WITH 45 PERCENT OF STUDENTS RECEIVING NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ELLIS EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE HAS RESULTED IN 3,000+ ALUMNAE WHO COMPRISE AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR ELLIS STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Macon Finley Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $255,000 |
Deborah Kutcha Director Of Finance & Oper | Officer | 40 | $122,500 |
Lauren Laschon Assistant Head Of School | 40 | $112,000 | |
Susan Mcguinn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Riordan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Will Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
First National Bank Banking Services | 6/29/21 | $168,138 |
General Cleaning Inc Cleaning Services | 6/29/21 | $150,528 |
Powell Mechanical Inc Hvac Services | 6/29/21 | $133,614 |
Comdata Merchant Services | 6/29/21 | $270,034 |
Metz Culinary Management Food Service | 6/29/21 | $147,505 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,166,089 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,110,531 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,686 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,276,620 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,622,935 |
| Investment income | $584,035 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,163 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,134,763 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,657,807 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,089,042 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $396,373 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,785 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,255,080 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $326,967 |
| Other employee benefits | $460,079 |
| Payroll taxes | $411,927 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,272 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $195,353 |
| Office expenses | $214,933 |
| Information technology | $244,439 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $267,862 |
| Travel | $3,227 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,101 |
| Interest | $170,777 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $756,445 |
| Insurance | $65,041 |
| All other expenses | $107,709 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,153,319 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,097,013 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $352,975 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,643 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,415 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $437,411 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,951,518 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,992,504 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,840,358 |
| Investments—program-related | $298,444 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $55,012,281 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,893 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $540,096 |
| 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 | $5,718,444 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $163,640 |
| Total liabilities | $6,557,073 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,779,488 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,675,720 |
| 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 | $55,012,281 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Ellis School has recieved totaling $877,963.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maplewood Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: MULTIPLE | $180,000 |
Burke Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $150,000 |
Burke Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $150,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $38,501 |
Arts Equity & Education Fund Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $32,089,614 |
| Earnings | $8,293,785 |
| Net Contributions | $778,260 |
| Other Expense | $1,377,536 |
| Grants | $439,729 |
| Ending Balance | $39,344,394 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Haverford School Haverford, PA | $200,207,536 | $63,658,264 |
Calhoun School Inc New York, NY | $66,556,667 | $39,561,327 |
Marion P Thomas Charter School Inc Newark, NJ | $17,560,259 | $37,041,604 |
Saint Davids School New York, NY | $170,289,488 | $33,366,978 |
Trustees Of Newark Academy Livingston, NJ | $113,328,907 | $35,913,632 |
Philadelphia Independent Mission Schools Philadelphia, PA | $39,191,945 | $38,175,969 |
Hewitt School New York, NY | $78,957,035 | $33,976,072 |
Lakewood Chedar School Lakewood, NJ | $43,735,740 | $33,402,068 |
Buckley School In The City Of New York New York, NY | $138,732,019 | $33,895,115 |
Bnos Bais Yaakov Of Far Rockaway Far Rockaway, NY | $26,507,044 | $28,668,399 |
City And Country School Inc New York, NY | $49,971,219 | $22,042,063 |
Golda Och Academy Inc West Orange, NJ | $16,688,223 | $21,390,950 |