Little School is located in Bellevue, WA. The organization was established in 1960. 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, Little School employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little 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, Little School generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 8 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
CULTIVATE AUTHENTIC LEARNING IN COMMUNITY AND THE NATURAL WORLD, AMPLIFYING CURIOSITY AND EXPANDING SENSE OF SELF, BELONGING AND POSSIBILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES: FOSTER VIBRANT UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE ACTION THAT ADVANCES SUSTAINABILITY, JUSTICE, AND JOY TO STUDENTS AGED 3 THROUGH 11. FOR THE 2022-23, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 213.
EXTENDED CARE: FOR FAMILIES THAT NEED CHILDCARE BEYOND THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY, THE LITTLE SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT RESPONDS TO THE STUDENT'S INTERESTS AND NEEDS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Kalmus Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $219,109 |
Alice Hauschka Assistant Head Of School | 40 | $108,110 | |
Regan Wensnahan Director Of Enrollment Management | 40 | $101,294 | |
Kingston Govati Director Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $99,299 |
Dan Westfahl Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Machado DE Wright Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bayley Construction Construction | 6/29/21 | $5,544,017 |
Studio Meng Strazzara Architect | 6/29/21 | $102,068 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,417 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $328,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $532,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,417 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $866,323 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,775,350 |
| Investment income | $168,497 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $680 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $274,495 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,114,571 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $832,916 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $374,573 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,191 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,345,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $126,309 |
| Other employee benefits | $435,366 |
| Payroll taxes | $298,796 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,940 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,799 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,526 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,177 |
| Office expenses | $183,535 |
| Information technology | $121,883 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $384,652 |
| Travel | $1,367 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,233 |
| Interest | $464,429 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $576,955 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,726,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,764 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $890,493 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $212,188 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $293,776 |
| 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 | $128,801 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,162,700 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,703,508 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $24,525,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,696,558 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $11,460,824 |
| 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 | $13,157,382 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,318,561 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,049,287 |
| 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 | $24,525,230 |