WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC

EIN: 430911366 501(c)(3)

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$14,364,683
Total Expenses
$13,385,724
Total Assets
$32,129,507
Net Assets
$23,399,184
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
John C Cunningham
Phone
3144345141
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC, founded in 1968, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $14.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $13.4M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

A small school community committed to kindness and trust, Whitfield inspires a diverse student body to lead lives of curiosity, integrity, and purpose.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,562,705 Revenue: $9,334,103

Instruction - Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Located on a 25-acre campus in west St. Louis County, Whitfield's...

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Instruction - Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Located on a 25-acre campus in west St. Louis County, Whitfield's demanding academic program coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 14, Whitfield is able to develop and maintain a community of families who value mutual respect and personal responsibility. At the center of Whitfield's mission is the commitment to character education through the Habits of Mind and Heart curriculum. The habits address six areas of human potential: ethics, scholarship, citizenship, leadership, mindfulness, and cultural competence. For the 2023-2024 school year, 407 students were enrolled.

Program 2
Expenses: $890,808 Revenue: $219,012

Auxiliary Services - includes a luncheon program for 407 students and approximately 85 faculty and staff; a campus store which provides learning materials, snacks, and spirit wear; and administration...

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Auxiliary Services - includes a luncheon program for 407 students and approximately 85 faculty and staff; a campus store which provides learning materials, snacks, and spirit wear; and administration of student tutoring, transportation, and housing (for international students only) programs. Salaries and taxes for tutoring personnel are reported on lines 5-10 on Part IX as instructed and are not included here.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,850,922
Program Service Revenue $9,553,115
Investment Income $1,059,891
Other Revenue $900,755
TOTAL REVENUE $14,364,683

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,716,141
Fundraising Expenses $957,468
Program Expenses $11,453,513
Other Expenses $5,546,633
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,385,724

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $14,364,683 $12,527,279 +0.1%
Expenses $13,385,724 $12,771,366 +0.0%
Net Income $978,959 $-244,087 -5.0%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
156
Volunteers
200

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
2
$457,105
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John C Cunningham Head of School 65
Officer
$293,296 $27,120 $320,416
Ruth Greathouse Principal 65
Highest
$177,991 $16,832 $194,823
David Lauer Director of Business & Facilities 55
Officer
$117,817 $18,872 $136,689
Michael Roth Director of Athletics 55
Highest
$111,446 $2,807 $114,253
Matthew DiGiulio Middle School Director 55
Highest
$101,011 $9,984 $110,995
Robert Kampen Assistant Director of Business & Facilities 55
Highest
$102,050 $4,712 $106,762
Andy Bryan Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Chao Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Cooperstein Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Corn Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Estrill-Lett Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Fox Chair, Board of Trustees 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corey Jones Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derik King Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Minorini Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Myers Secretary, Board of Trustees 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa O'Connor Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Asim Raza Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Ressner Treasurer, Board of Trustees 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Rhodes Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Geneen Von Kloha Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Evitts Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kris Mannen Trustee 2
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $14,364,683 $13,385,724 $32,129,507 $978,959
2023 $12,527,279 $12,771,366 $30,825,145 $-244,087
2022 $12,277,432 $11,861,836 $28,107,434 $415,596
2021 $12,399,930 $11,574,264 $30,745,002 $825,666
2020 $11,437,613 $12,623,955 $27,283,825 $-1,186,342
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