NEW DISCOVERY SCHOOL

EIN: 911296084 501(c)(3)

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$1,790,333
Total Expenses
$1,713,075
Total Assets
$1,328,967
Net Assets
$1,056,576
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Bret Ellerton
Phone
2065220698
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NEW DISCOVERY SCHOOL, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $91,031
Program Service Revenue $1,671,421
Investment Income $19,801
Other Revenue $8,080
TOTAL REVENUE $1,790,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,219,428
Fundraising Expenses $53,458
Program Expenses $1,422,239
Other Expenses $493,647
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,713,075

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,790,333 $1,445,613 +0.2%
Expenses $1,713,075 $1,441,946 +0.2%
Net Income $77,258 $3,667 +20.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
39
Volunteers
50

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
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$87,359
Key Employees
1
$87,359
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRETT ELLERTON HEAD OF SCHOOL 41.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$87,359 $0 $87,359
JUSTIN BRONKHORST OUTGOING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY BARONE OUTGOING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY CHERKIN OUTGOING SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE BARRAT-DIKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIKA VANDERSMITH OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE NELSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY SHERIDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK COLLINS INCOMING BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SANDOVAL OUTGOING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESS CONNOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYCE BLUM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA RUTER DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $1,790,333 $1,713,075 $1,328,967 $77,258
2024 $1,445,613 $1,441,946 $1,331,815 $3,667
2023 $1,314,428 $1,350,962 $1,299,566 $-36,534
2022 $1,444,866 $1,232,519 $1,318,520 $212,347
2021 $1,044,540 $1,037,539 $1,227,596 $7,001
2020 $1,099,001 $1,079,563 $1,209,992 $19,438
2019 $1,099,804 $1,111,387 $967,808 $-11,583
2018 $1,091,150 $1,039,915 $978,495 $51,235
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