THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

EIN: 474551914 501(c)(3) Education

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$2,043,544
Total Expenses
$2,140,841
Total Assets
$885,521
Net Assets
$311,867
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
KARYN EWART
Phone
7033508197
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $985K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A DYNAMIC, NURTURING AND PERSONALIZED EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES A PASSION FOR LEARNING, SELF-DISCOVERY, AND CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $76,727
Program Service Revenue $1,953,244
Investment Income $17,957
Other Revenue $-4,384
TOTAL REVENUE $2,043,544

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,463,923
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,634,741
Other Expenses $676,918
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,140,841

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,043,544 $2,027,032 +0.0%
Expenses $2,140,841 $1,958,952 +0.1%
Net Income $-97,297 $68,080 -2.4%
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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
34
Volunteers
5

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
$101,500
Total Directors
7
$174,808
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARYN EWART PRESIDENT & HEAD OF SCHOOL 50.00
Officer Director
$101,500 $0 $101,500
JOY CANDELIERI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY GOLDSTEIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BLUMENTHAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA DIEFENDERFER BOARD MEMBER 42.00
Director
$73,308 $0 $73,308
REBECCA MORRISSEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YVETTE MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $2,043,544 $2,140,841 $885,521 $-97,297
2023 $2,027,032 $1,958,952 $1,091,096 $68,080
2022 $1,735,470 $1,626,798 $1,151,136 $108,672
2021 $1,547,010 $1,470,403 $1,044,942 $76,607
2020 $1,289,186 $1,157,679 $670,491 $131,507
2019 $984,641 $1,109,519 $375,999 $-124,878
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