BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL

EIN: 042103751 501(c)(3) Education

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$64,822,478
Total Expenses
$67,780,179
Total Assets
$258,855,797
Net Assets
$173,701,779
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1883
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DR JENNIFER PRICE
Phone
6175476100
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL, founded in 1883, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $64.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $173.7M represent 32 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL LIVES IN A SCHOOL OWNED PERSONAL RESIDENCE. THIS IS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE SCHOOL. USE OF THE HOUSE, WITH AN IMPUTED ANNUAL VALUE OF $48,000, HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN NONTAXABLE BENEFITS OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $54,803,820 Revenue: $55,618,993

BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT, DIVERSE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP INTO LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO LEAD WITH KINDNESS, CURIOSITY, AND INTEGRITY. WE...

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BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT, DIVERSE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP INTO LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO LEAD WITH KINDNESS, CURIOSITY, AND INTEGRITY. WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN-MINDED AS THEY ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM.STUDENTS: 1,032 TOTAL STUDENTS: 332 LOWER SCHOOL; 174 MIDDLE SCHOOL; 526 UPPER SCHOOL; 46% STUDENTS OF COLORTEACHING FACULTY: 161 TOTAL; 85% HAVE ADVANCED DEGREESFINANCIAL AID: 25% OF THE STUDENT BODY COLLEGE COUNSELING: 4 COUNSELORS AVAILABLE FOR GUIDANCECOLLEGE MATRICULATION: THE CLASS OF 2023 ENTERED APPROXIMATELY 71 DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESDEIG IS OUR COMPASS. BB&N STRIVES TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. WE VALUE THE DIVERSE, RICH, AND COMPLEX IDENTITIES, PERSPECTIVES, AND EXPERIENCES THAT MAKE UP OUR INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY. WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD'S COMPLEXITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.IN ADDITION, NO AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN REFLECTED IN THE FORM 990 FOR MANY HOURS OF CONTRIBUTED SERVICES FROM VOLUNTEERS. HOWEVER, MANY INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND PERFORM A VARIETY OF TASKS THAT ASSIST THE SCHOOL WITH ITS ACTIVITIES. THE VALUE OF THIS CONTRIBUTED TIME AND EFFORT IS NOT REFLECTED IN THE FORM 990. 100 BB&N ALUMNI/AE, PARENTS AND FRIENDS SUPPORT THE SCHOOL BY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME. THIS GENEROUS SUPPORT ALLOWS BB&N TO ACCOMPLISH MANY OF THE THINGS THAT SET IT APART FROM OTHER INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOLS. WE ARE ABLE TO RETAIN THE MOST QUALIFIED AND DYNAMIC FACULTY, PROVIDE TREMENDOUS ART AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, MAINTAIN BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,505,384 Revenue: $2,236,330

BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL HOLDS A SUMMER CAMP FOR BOSTON AREA CHILDREN EACH SUMMER THAT PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH A HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE OPTION TO EDUCATE...

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BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL HOLDS A SUMMER CAMP FOR BOSTON AREA CHILDREN EACH SUMMER THAT PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH A HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE OPTION TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THEIR CHILDREN DURING SUMMER VACATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,472,359
Program Service Revenue $57,901,523
Investment Income $1,448,596
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $64,822,478

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,743,092
Salaries & Benefits $39,557,253
Fundraising Expenses $2,652,867
Program Expenses $56,309,204
Other Expenses $17,479,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $67,780,179

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $64,822,478 $70,512,273 -0.1%
Expenses $67,780,179 $63,220,225 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,957,701 $7,292,048 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
27
Employees
573
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$1,199,115
Total Directors
31
$852,236
Key Employees
1
$326,643
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JENNIFER P PRICE HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer Director
$536,463 $132,865 $669,328
AMY SELINGER FACULTY TRUSTEE (AS OF SEPT. 2022) 40.00
Director
$132,678 $50,230 $182,908
LESLIE AHLSTRAND TRUSTEE (UNTIL MAY 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE ANDERSON-BIALIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZA APPLETON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN ARCE-BOWEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WINN ARONSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA W ASHFORD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BOASBERG TRUSTEE (UNTIL MAY 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXI CONINE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS BOYLE EGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA EPEE-BOUNYA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE AHLSTRAND FITZGERALD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE GROSS-LOH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL KRONER HANSELMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIONEL HARRIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF HAWKINS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDDIE JACOBS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOELINDA JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE LICHTENBERGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISTIN MANNION TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JK NICHOLAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEP PERKINS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE RIEDEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ILA SHAH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILLIEN TODD TRUSTEE (AS OF SEPT. 2022) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM ZALISK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES A BRIZIUS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON HAFLER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BAKER VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY BERYLSON VICE CHAIR/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA S GOHLMANN COO/CFO 40.00
Officer
$445,620 $84,167 $529,787
JED LIPPARD CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$253,077 $73,566 $326,643
GEOFFREY THEOBALD UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE 2022) 40.00
Highest
$329,559 $37,915 $367,474
JULIE A GRAY CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$274,474 $55,246 $329,720
MARY EVERETT DOLBEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$176,861 $50,651 $227,512
KIM GOLD DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICE 40.00
Highest
$174,513 $45,207 $219,720
ANTHONY REPPUCCI LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$172,316 $55,385 $227,701
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $64,822,478 $67,780,179 $258,855,797 $-2,957,701
2022 $70,512,273 $63,220,225 $253,630,027 $7,292,048
2021 $94,434,275 $63,420,930 $260,141,304 $31,013,345
2020 $58,711,322 $56,464,295 $184,959,090 $2,247,027
2019 $57,139,387 $55,047,693 $166,933,171 $2,091,694
2018 $57,669,429 $55,091,655 $168,903,710 $2,577,774
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