Brentwood School
78% goes to programs $40 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Brentwood School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1945, with $83,114,710 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
100 S Barrington Pl, Los Angeles, CA, 90049 EIN 95-1426236 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2023)
$83.1M
▲ 18.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$72.8M
Net assets
$117.2M
Employees
526
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $40 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Brentwood School: 78% to programs · $40 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brentwood School: 19 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Brentwood School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brentwood School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Inspire students to think critically & creatively, act ethically, & shape a future w/ meaning.
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 S Barrington Pl, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.4M (FY2013) to $83.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $97.9MNet assets $117.2M
Operating margin
12.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$215.1M
Total liabilities
$97.9M
Net assets
$117.2M
Salaries & benefits
$42.4M
58% of expenses
Board members
31
31 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,114,710▲18.2% | $72,757,215▲4.1% | $117,243,228▲13.5% | $215,115,480▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,325,102▲10.6% | $69,885,211▲5.2% | $103,279,929▲2.3% | $180,380,940▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,588,919▲3.4% | $66,461,332▲20.4% | $100,966,603▼5.4% | $172,195,931▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,517,128▲5.2% | $55,198,524▲0.3% | $106,695,659▲11.7% | $181,845,528▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,480,239▼17.3% | $55,027,266▲12.4% | $95,484,712▲2.5% | $161,456,518▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,737,387▲34.5% | $48,940,587▲4.9% | $93,182,266▲30.4% | $152,009,980▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,599,463▼0.3% | $46,667,180▲5.0% | $71,471,539▲9.3% | $117,010,333▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,767,760▲2.3% | $44,435,840▲6.3% | $65,415,626▲16.3% | $106,478,198▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,603,131▲2.7% | $41,796,993▼0.8% | $56,271,324▲19.3% | $96,219,536▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $50,252,502▲6.1% | $42,132,326▲6.7% | $47,185,290▲18.6% | $87,080,603▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,375,599 | $39,501,278▲2.3% | $39,773,940▲26.8% | $71,902,927▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,600,160▲1.5% | $31,378,895▲11.7% | $60,776,771▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $38,037,093▲6.0% | $28,092,425▼3.1% | $57,826,145▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $35,877,249▲3.3% | $28,998,301▲5.6% | $57,584,201▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,720,960 | $27,471,889 | $58,732,022 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Michael Riera — $641,809 (0.88% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Riera | Head of School | 40 | $641,809 |
| Dawnmarie Cunnion | Associate Head of School | 40 | $312,378 |
| Gennifer Yoshimaru | Associate Head of School For Advancement | 40 | $271,896 |
| Betrina Moore-southall | Director of Equity and Inclusion | 40 | $232,095 |
| Susanne Mcneil Eng | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $229,363 |
| Deborah Mclean | Lower School Director | 40 | $210,839 |
| Jill Marie Bergeron | Associate Head of School (interim) | 40 | $194,860 |
| Gail Friedman | Chief Communication Officer | 40 | $189,468 |
| Dana Gonzalez | Upper School Director | 40 | $186,458 |
| Adam Cohn | Chair | 1 | — |
| Adam Fisher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allison Schwartz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ana Ponce | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anish Aswani | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ben Nazarian | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Lee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cecilia Victor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dan Stern | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Eden Romick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erika Aronson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Staffing | Contractor Project Labor | $620,758 |
| Brian Fox DBA Brian Fox Construction | General Contractor | $187,000 |
| Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP | Consulting Services | $146,103 |
| Bsn Sports LLC | Supplies and Uniforms | $145,965 |
| Sc Local Maintenance LLC | General Contractor | $106,800 |
Grants received · $12.5M total
105 grants to Brentwood School totaling $12.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brentwood School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brentwood School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1426236, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brentwood School's EIN?
- Brentwood School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1426236.
- How much revenue does Brentwood School report?
- Brentwood School reported $83,114,710 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Brentwood School's spending goes to programs?
- Brentwood School spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Brentwood School have?
- CharityIndex grades Brentwood School B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Brentwood School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Brentwood School's latest Form 990 is $641,809, paid to Michael Riera (Head of School).
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Data for Brentwood School (EIN 95-1426236) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.