The Lamplighter School
- Assets
- $61.8m
- Revenue
- $20.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 112
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 07/1967
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 75-6059993
Organization Overview
The Lamplighter School is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1967. 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 05/2022, Lamplighter School employed 112 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lamplighter 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 05/2022, Lamplighter School generated $20.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL CONCENTRATES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FOURTH GRADE, ENROLLING 470 STUDENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE SCHOOL EMBRACES THE WAY YOUNG CHILDREN ACTUALLY LEARN, HELPS PREPARE THE CHILDREN FOR THE WORLD THEY WILL INHERIT, INTEGRATES SERIOUS EDUCATION INTO ACTIVITIES CHILDREN FIND CAPTIVATING, AND INSPIRES EACH CHILD TOWARD A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND A LOVE OF LEARNING. THROUGH THE FOUNDERS' VISION FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION BASED ON REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND TRUE UNDERSTANDING OF YOUNG LEARNERS AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MAJOR NONPROFITS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ALLOWING STUDENTS TO VISIT AND INTERACT WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, PEROT MUSEUM, AND THE DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL SOCIETY, THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL HAS BEEN SHOWCASED AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY'S INNOVATORS AND ACHIEVERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joan Hill Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $395,669 |
Marynell Murphy COO | Officer | 40 | $170,396 |
Charles Angel CFO | Officer | 40 | $135,638 |
Clayton Hollingsworth Director Of Advancement | 40 | $133,663 | |
Judith Mullens Director Of Early Childhoo | 40 | $125,586 | |
Stephen E Scott Asst. Head For Teaching & Learning - Lower School | 40 | $109,761 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Service First Janitorial Janitorial Services | 5/30/22 | $163,032 |
Marlon Blackwell Architect Architectural Services | 5/30/22 | $186,477 |
D&j Estate Management Llc Arborist/tree Services | 5/30/22 | $129,316 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $490,117 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,084,942 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $318,855 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,575,059 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,169,364 |
| Investment income | $30,370 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$24,784 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$110,506 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,500 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,779 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,667,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $430,550 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $741,154 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,681 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,090,043 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $375,692 |
| Other employee benefits | $712,080 |
| Payroll taxes | $488,680 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $102,414 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,320 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,775 |
| Fees for services: Other | $132,012 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,100 |
| Office expenses | $270,863 |
| Information technology | $347,686 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,229,821 |
| Travel | $2,788 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $142,902 |
| Interest | $5,096 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $894,479 |
| Insurance | $199,577 |
| All other expenses | $327,654 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,418,508 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,075,926 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,910,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,267,752 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,739 |
| 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 | $90,947 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,009,525 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,415,289 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,500 |
| Total assets | $61,812,607 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,806,802 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,488,173 |
| 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 | $1,160,234 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,455,209 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,613,896 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,743,502 |
| 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 | $61,812,607 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that The Lamplighter School has recieved totaling $1,230,010.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOR ZIPLINE IN PLAYGROUND | $500,000 |
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOR HEAD MISTRISS GARDEN IN HONOR OF PAT MATTINGLY | $500,000 |
Hirsch Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: 1ST INSTALLMENT OF 5 YEAR PLEDGE- BRIGHT FUTURE CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $32,438 |
M And A Brown Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: ENHANCE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,783 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $16,885,217 |
| Earnings | -$1,074,555 |
| Admin Expense | $25,441 |
| Net Contributions | $130,469 |
| Other Expense | $308,669 |
| Ending Balance | $15,607,021 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Trinity Christian Academy Addison, TX | $65,459,089 | $30,244,253 |
St Andrews Episcopal School Inc Austin, TX | $93,484,492 | $28,935,515 |
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $35,523,575 | $32,794,554 |
Metairie Park Country Day School Metairie, LA | $48,222,871 | $23,246,338 |
Idea Public Schools Louisiana Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $5,073,579 | $25,941,968 |
Community Academies Of New Orleans Inc New Orleans, LA | $3,607,282 | $19,811,905 |
Varnett Schools Inc Houston, TX | $25,630,579 | $16,355,176 |
The Emery-Weiner Center For Jewish Education Houston, TX | $36,882,077 | $18,976,630 |
Sandia School Albuquerque, NM | $27,571,490 | $14,904,182 |
French & Montessori Education Inc New Orleans, LA | $8,632,060 | $13,354,447 |
Fort Bend Christian Academy Sugar Land, TX | $31,881,778 | $16,006,683 |
The Lamplighter School Dallas, TX | $61,812,607 | $20,667,782 |