THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL

EIN: 946070808 501(c)(3)

DANVILLE, CA

Total Revenue
$35,003,077
Total Expenses
$35,338,672
Total Assets
$77,670,926
Net Assets
$37,703,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
E QUINCY MCLAUGHLIN
Phone
9258375375
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL, founded in 1961, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $35.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL SERVING GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE RIGOROUS EXPECTATIONS OF COLLEGE AND FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE SCHOOL OFFERS A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A DIFFERENCE. INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY IS ACTIVE. LEARNING IS INTERACTIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,882,527 Revenue: $32,412,903

THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL OPERATES A UNIQUE PRIVATE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6 THROUGH 8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) AND GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 (HIGH SCHOOL). THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL CULTIVATES THE PERSONAL...

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THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL OPERATES A UNIQUE PRIVATE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6 THROUGH 8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) AND GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 (HIGH SCHOOL). THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL CULTIVATES THE PERSONAL QUALITIES OF EACH STUDENT TO BECOME AN INTEGRATED HUMAN BEING WITH INTEGRITY, STRONG MORAL CHARACTER, AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE ATHENIAN COMMUNITY REQUIRES STUDENTS TO FACE LIFE DIRECTLY THROUGH OPEN COMMUNICATION, WHILE DEVELOPING THEIR INNER STRENGTH TO EXCEED THEIR PERCEIVED POTENTIAL AND EMERGE AS COMPASSIONATE, RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL INSTILLS AN APPRECIATION OF THE RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL AND CULTURES, SOCIETY, AND THE NATURAL WORLD. THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL VALUES THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF MULTICULTURALISM (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) WITHIN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT, RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY, AND SERVICE AS A WAY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING AN ATMOSPHERE OF INTELLECTUAL, ARTISTIC, AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGE WITHIN THE WARMTH OF A NURTURING COMMUNITY. WE DEVELOP IN OUR STUDENTS THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO MEET THE COMPLEXITIES OF THEIR FUTURE.IN 2024, THE SCHOOL SERVED 530 STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,287,665
Program Service Revenue $32,412,903
Investment Income $1,266,185
Other Revenue $36,324
TOTAL REVENUE $35,003,077

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,466,819
Salaries & Benefits $19,102,037
Fundraising Expenses $705,879
Program Expenses $26,882,527
Other Expenses $11,769,816
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,338,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $35,003,077 $33,220,327 +0.1%
Expenses $35,338,672 $34,615,084 +0.0%
Net Income $-335,595 $-1,394,757 -0.8%
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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
296
Volunteers
100

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
$597,860
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN NICKENS BOARD CHAIR 17.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA GIRZADAS BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLETTE ANKENMAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNINE BELL WHITTAKER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUSADIQ BIDAR BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX BLY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAZ GILES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAVAN GILL BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEETIKA GOEL BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUY HENSHAW BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANSOL HONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF IWASAKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGEL LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MCGARRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL MILLER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA MURPHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL PATTON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL PENA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENY RIEBLI BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA STREIFER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB YAU BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE YEWELL BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH POWELL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$276,068 $30,729 $306,797
ELIZABETH QUINCY MCLAUGHLIN INTERIM HOS (AS OF 07/24) 40.00
Officer
$228,903 $62,160 $291,063
AMY RASNER DIR. OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE 40.00
Highest
$217,225 $43,376 $260,601
MEADOW DAVIS ASST. HEAD & HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL 40.00
Highest
$208,621 $54,022 $262,643
ROBERT BARDENHAGEN DIR. OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$178,470 $28,446 $206,916
NAOKO AKIYAMA DIRECTOR OF DEIS 40.00
Highest
$174,250 $41,237 $215,487
JESSIE ANG CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$154,400 $51,028 $205,428
ERIC NILES HEAD OF SCHOOL (THRU 06/24) 40.00
$681,272 $52,351 $733,623
LAUREN RAILEY ASST. HEAD & HOMS (THRU 6/24) 40.00
$114,397 $42,597 $156,994
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 $35,003,077 $35,338,672 $77,670,926 $-335,595
2024 $33,220,327 $34,615,084 $76,633,228 $-1,394,757
2023 $31,255,462 $32,140,820 $75,277,742 $-885,358
2022 $29,851,668 $30,209,190 $74,556,032 $-357,522
2021 $26,904,063 $28,534,859 $75,813,234 $-1,630,796
2020 $28,642,574 $26,395,503 $65,499,173 $2,247,071
2019 $25,315,364 $25,894,379 $66,020,315 $-579,015
2018 $25,564,279 $24,115,268 $64,269,813 $1,449,011
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