Church Farm School

EIN: 231370498 501(c)(3) Education

Exton, PA

Total Revenue
$12,254,532
Total Expenses
$12,629,342
Total Assets
$208,741,753
Net Assets
$207,422,886
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1918
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Dr Troy Baker
Phone
6103637500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Church Farm School, founded in 1918, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $207.4M represent 203 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE CHURCH FARM SCHOOL PREPARES A DIVERSE GROUP OF BOYS WITH ACADEMIC ABILITY AND GOOD CHARACTER TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES BY MAKING A COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,383,113 Revenue: $613,333

PROVISION OF A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR BOYS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 FROM FINACIALLY DESERVING FAMILIES. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, HOUSING, FOOD, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT...

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PROVISION OF A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR BOYS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 FROM FINACIALLY DESERVING FAMILIES. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, HOUSING, FOOD, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES, SOME TRANSPORTATION, AND A WORK PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 186 BOYS ON A 150 ACRE CAMPUS. NEARLY 100% OF CFS GRADUATES GO ON TO MATRICULATE TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,227,946
Program Service Revenue $613,333
Investment Income $10,234,574
Other Revenue $178,679
TOTAL REVENUE $12,254,532

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,297,266
Fundraising Expenses $693,459
Program Expenses $9,383,113
Other Expenses $6,332,076
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,629,342

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,254,532 $10,325,599 +0.2%
Expenses $12,629,342 $13,014,224 0.0%
Net Income $-374,810 $-2,688,625 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
90
Volunteers
16

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
3
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
1
$223,565
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rev Edmund K Sherrill II Former HEAD OF SCHOOL 50.0
$331,368 $96,602 $427,970
Tiffany McDonald-Scott Interim Head of School 50.0
Key Emp
$206,864 $16,701 $223,565
Karen K Wertz Director of Finance 50.0
Highest
$197,852 $24,071 $221,923
Margaret Van Steenwyk Assistant Head of School 50.0
Highest
$159,767 $43,981 $203,748
Brandon A Herbert Director of Admissions 50.0
Highest
$123,971 $23,012 $146,983
Suni K Blackwell Director of Residential Life 50.0
Highest
$134,582 $6,456 $141,038
Arthur S Smith Faculty Teacher 50.0
Highest
$128,545 $5,620 $134,165
Vincent J Napoleon Chairman 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
alemayehu Addis Treasurer 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
carol Aichele secretary 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Carrigan Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
michael J Hankin Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
rev preston B Hannibal Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Krieger Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren L Miller Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Romane Paul Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Buck Rogers Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Geoff Sheehan Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kari Tank-Nielsen Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Turner Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David F Zimmerman Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammy James board member 1.0
$0 $0 $0
Mani Sabapathi Board Member 1.0
$0 $0 $0
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 $12,254,532 $12,629,342 $208,741,753 $-374,810
2024 $10,325,599 $13,014,224 $201,289,359 $-2,688,625
2023 $7,411,037 $12,804,277 $191,983,609 $-5,393,240
2022 $53,085,773 $13,829,149 $186,601,752 $39,256,624
2021 $15,985,653 $10,495,114 $216,106,838 $5,490,539
2020 $22,624,779 $10,538,558 $176,217,570 $12,086,221
2019 $16,656,960 $11,394,991 $184,207,944 $5,261,969
2018 $15,314,647 $10,861,117 $177,259,051 $4,453,530
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