CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING

EIN: 854322274 501(c)(3) Education

HERSHEY, PA

Total Revenue
$99,251,064
Total Expenses
$40,005,339
Total Assets
$169,387,915
Net Assets
$155,206,756
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
PETER GURT
Phone
7175202021
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING, founded in 2020, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $99.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $59.2M, a strong 60% operating margin.

Mission

TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE SEVERAL EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE CENTERS THROUGHOUT PA TO BENEFIT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED & AT-RISK BACKGROUNDS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $99,077,304
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $173,760
TOTAL REVENUE $99,251,064

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $21,986,287
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $27,202,017
Other Expenses $18,019,052
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,005,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $99,251,064 $72,261,916 +0.4%
Expenses $40,005,339 $30,326,573 +0.3%
Net Income $59,245,725 $41,935,343 +0.4%
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
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
261
Volunteers
N/A

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
$1,911,873
Total Directors
6
$2,954,404
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER G GURT BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 20.0
Officer Director
$0 $141,123 $978,736
ELLIOTT H ROBINSON TREASURER & DIRECTOR 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $111,463 $514,897
FREDA MARTINE VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR 15.0
Director
$0 $56,588 $442,229
ANDREW C CLARK ESQ SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $85,472 $418,240
RENEE HOLLOMAN CHAIR GOV COM/DIR 5.0
Director
$0 $69,408 $365,094
Shaun Turner Dir Enroll Mgmt THRU 6/30 30.0
Highest
$131,486 $49,993 $259,407
Senate Alexander Executive Director 50.0
Director
$188,080 $47,128 $235,208
Chad Leese IT Manager 50.0
Highest
$131,429 $48,725 $180,154
Rebekah Benedum Sr Director Programs 60.0
Highest
$130,211 $49,152 $179,363
ELIZABETH KROUTCH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 50.0
Highest
$136,647 $10,209 $146,856
Luanne Dohner Center Director ETN 50.0
Highest
$124,323 $21,966 $146,289
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 $99,251,064 $40,005,339 $169,387,915 $59,245,725
2024 $72,261,916 $30,326,573 $106,213,229 $41,935,343
2023 $56,658,009 $19,111,103 $59,864,066 $37,546,906
2022 $21,019,970 $7,344,000 $19,441,138 $13,675,970
2021 No data $3,166,577 $3,264,664 No data
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