LAKE WASHINGTON GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

EIN: 911835055 501(c)(3) Education

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$3,844,655
Total Expenses
$4,278,378
Total Assets
$15,234,965
Net Assets
$4,827,690
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DR LAURI CONNER
Phone
2067093800
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LAKE WASHINGTON GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF LWGMS IS TO EMPOWER GIRLS TO BE CONFIDENT YOUNG WOMEN, STRONG IN MIND, BODY, AND VOICE. LWGMS IS A PLACE WHERE GIRLS EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, DISCOVER, CREATE, AND LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. SINCE 1998, THE SCHOOL HAS CHALLENGED ITS STUDENTS WITH HIGH STANDARDS AND HELPED EVERY LWGMS GIRL FIND THE TOOLS SHE NEEDS TO SUCCEED. GIRLS ARE EMPOWERED TO THINK CRITICALLY, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND ENJOY LEARNING THROUGH AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,049,427 Revenue: $3,531,432

SINGLE GENDER (GIRLS) MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION: LWGMS PROVIDES A PROGRAM WITH CREATIVE, CONNECTED, AND ENGAGING CURRICULUM, TAUGHT BY PASSIONATE TEACHERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS. IT IS...

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SINGLE GENDER (GIRLS) MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION: LWGMS PROVIDES A PROGRAM WITH CREATIVE, CONNECTED, AND ENGAGING CURRICULUM, TAUGHT BY PASSIONATE TEACHERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS. IT IS DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY ENGAGE THE MINDS, BODIES, AND VOICES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS. THE CORE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS INCLUDE HUMANITIES, MATH, SCIENCE, SPANISH, AND STEAM. THE FINE ARTS ARE CONSIDERED A VALUABLE ESSENTIAL EVERY LWGMS STUDENT TAKES AT LEAST 90 MINUTES OF VISUAL ARTS PER WEEK, AS WELL AS A FULL YEAR STEAM COURSE. OUR PROGRAM EDUCATES THE WHOLE GIRL, INTELLECTUALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY, WITH A COMMITMENT TO CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION. LWGMS USES A GIRLCENTERED PEDAGOGY INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM WITH A 21ST CENTURY APPROACH, ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE RISKS, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, AND EMBRACE CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY. GIRLS FACE THEIR FEARS ON BACKCOUNTRY EXCURSIONS, ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES WITH ADULTS, SPEAK AND PERFORM IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE, SOLVE PROBLEMS WITH COMPUTER CODE, ANALYZE CONTROVERSIAL CURRENT EVENTS AND PERIODS IN HISTORY, AND DEFEND THEIR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO EXPERT GUESTS. GIRLS LEARN TO POSITIVELY RESOLVE CONFLICTS, TO STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TO VALUE AND PRACTICE KINDNESS, AND TO MANAGE COMPETING DEMANDS OF ACADEMICS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDSHIPS. LWGMS GIRLS GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $235,314
Program Service Revenue $3,531,432
Investment Income $74,884
Other Revenue $3,025
TOTAL REVENUE $3,844,655

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $660,281
Salaries & Benefits $2,302,177
Fundraising Expenses $96,091
Program Expenses $3,049,427
Other Expenses $1,315,920
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,278,378

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,844,655 $4,782,046 -0.2%
Expenses $4,278,378 $4,469,464 0.0%
Net Income $-433,723 $312,582 -2.4%
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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
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
35
Volunteers
110

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
5
$399,701
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEXANDRA HALLADAY BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CHOW BOARD TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE GILLIS BOARD SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELINE ORSER HEYMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSUELA BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEREATHA BLACKWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONYA BURNS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN CANTLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE HARRISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL NAAS-BLACKBURN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SESMUNDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SIEVERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LAURI CONNER HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer
$268,177 $19,089 $287,266
ERIC STULTZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$102,958 $9,477 $112,435
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 $3,844,655 $4,278,378 $15,234,965 $-433,723
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,552,227 $4,602,542 $15,780,977 $-50,315
2022 $3,607,262 $3,932,816 $6,383,947 $-325,554
2021 $3,694,139 $3,828,270 $6,756,406 $-134,131
2020 $2,954,612 $3,869,667 $7,424,309 $-915,055
2019 $3,475,465 $2,864,391 $7,799,352 $611,074
2018 $4,268,987 $2,715,382 $6,968,535 $1,553,605
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