LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

EIN: 362415685 501(c)(3)

LAKE FOREST, IL

Total Revenue
$19,327,317
Total Expenses
$17,210,825
Total Assets
$65,637,205
Net Assets
$34,804,471
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
TOM LASLEY
Phone
8472342350
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, founded in 1958, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $19.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $17.2M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THROUGH INSPIRED TEACHING AND PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES, LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL NURTURES A LOVE OF LEARNING AND BUILDS A FOUNDATION OF STRONG CHARACTER, PREPARING STUDENTS TO NAVIGATE THEIR PATH WITH PURPOSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,225,006 Revenue: $14,326,424

THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM AGE TWO THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS ENRICHED BY AN EXTENSIVE EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM SPANNING THE ARTS...

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THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM AGE TWO THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS ENRICHED BY AN EXTENSIVE EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM SPANNING THE ARTS, PUBLICATIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, TRIPS AND ATHLETICS. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION TO CHILDREN OF VARIOUS SKILLS AND ABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,021,781
Program Service Revenue $14,326,424
Investment Income $2,676,479
Other Revenue $302,633
TOTAL REVENUE $19,327,317

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,408,101
Salaries & Benefits $9,130,978
Fundraising Expenses $426,210
Program Expenses $14,225,006
Other Expenses $5,671,746
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,210,825

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,327,317 $18,481,819 +0.0%
Expenses $17,210,825 $16,532,499 +0.0%
Net Income $2,116,492 $1,949,320 +0.1%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
131
Volunteers
705

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
$426,814
Total Directors
21
$426,814
Key Employees
2
$354,300
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATE ADAMANY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KOWLZAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BARRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAKEENA HAQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MELTON HEAD OF SCHOOL 55.00
Officer Director
$285,268 $141,546 $426,814
ROBYN ROSENBLATT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY NASSR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI MURLEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG NORTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILLIAN GROWDON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID NEIGHBOURS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK JIMENEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIP GRACE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVERY KELLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW GOLTRA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE HOLLAND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLON FOX TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE BACK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX GOLDFAYN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAVI THAKKAR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA YURENKA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD PAULUS ASSOC HOS FOR FINANCE AND 50.00
Key Emp
$167,386 $22,040 $189,426
ALEX SHERIDAN ASSOC HOS FOR ADVANCEMENT 50.00
Key Emp
$155,103 $9,771 $164,874
DAVID MUNIZ DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 50.00
Highest
$114,812 $65,645 $180,457
EDWARD STEWART DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PROGRAM 50.00
Highest
$134,124 $67,452 $201,576
STEPHEN ROBNICK HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL 50.00
Highest
$138,886 $8,349 $147,235
SARAH THOMAS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS 50.00
Highest
$118,174 $67,164 $185,338
SARA WALSH HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 50.00
Highest
$145,872 $43,643 $189,515
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 $19,327,317 $17,210,825 $65,637,205 $2,116,492
2024 $18,481,819 $16,532,499 $62,363,200 $1,949,320
2023 $16,538,437 $15,811,626 $64,220,800 $726,811
2022 $16,845,171 $15,210,233 $60,294,395 $1,634,938
2022 $16,845,171 $15,210,233 $60,294,395 $1,634,938
2021 $20,165,791 $14,481,291 $65,213,810 $5,684,500
2020 $12,724,151 $14,467,534 $52,878,172 $-1,743,383
2019 $15,014,125 $14,763,628 $53,473,157 $250,497
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