Emma Willard School
71% goes to programs $29 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Emma Willard School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Troy, New York, registered in 1935, with $41,462,581 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
285 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY, 12180 EIN 14-1338390 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$41.5M
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$35.4M
Net assets
$274.3M
Employees
305
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating71% to programs · $29 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 Emma Willard School: 71% to programs · $29 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating93 mo reserves · +15% 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 Emma Willard School: 93 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ 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 Emma Willard School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Emma Willard School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide education for girls in grades 9 through 12.
What they do
Summer school programs: summer education programs for approximately 200 students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 285 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY, 12180
- City
- Troy
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $24.5M (FY2013) to $41.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $26.4MNet assets $274.3M
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$300.7M
Total liabilities
$26.4M
Net assets
$274.3M
Salaries & benefits
$16.3M
46% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,462,581▼1.5% | $35,446,370▲3.2% | $274,330,286▲7.7% | $300,687,330▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,077,817▲2.3% | $34,348,165▲2.9% | $254,769,379▲11.1% | $279,452,116▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $41,121,872▼70.0% | $33,373,424▲20.3% | $229,252,014▼8.4% | $254,119,279▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $137,236,966▲440% | $27,750,621▲0.2% | $250,302,135▲103% | $275,716,852▲81.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,430,194▼1.3% | $27,698,938▲2.0% | $123,554,167▼2.4% | $151,920,140▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,761,021▼17.3% | $27,167,061▲5.0% | $126,583,267▲0.2% | $154,194,309▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,164,557▲11.8% | $25,868,394▲0.3% | $126,340,679▲3.0% | $154,345,275▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,880,145▲29.6% | $25,795,293▼0.9% | $122,669,839▲7.7% | $151,442,801▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,519,690▼47.9% | $26,030,681▲6.5% | $113,907,136▼6.4% | $144,492,661▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,301,078▲68.6% | $24,451,077▲1.9% | $121,721,524▲12.8% | $156,972,798▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $24,492,010 | $23,988,020▲4.7% | $107,926,535▲6.8% | $143,391,318▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $22,907,802▲1.4% | $101,016,084▲3.1% | $137,472,878▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,585,298▲0.8% | $97,951,519▼6.4% | $134,291,386▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,416,784▲1.3% | $104,678,983▲6.0% | $140,605,867▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $22,132,433 | $98,766,695 | $135,364,494 | 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: Jennifer C Rao — $560,429 (1.58% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer C Rao | Head of School | 40 | $560,429 |
| Virginia Arbour | Former Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $288,848 |
| Ann M Dejnozka | Head of Advancement | 40 | $260,390 |
| Meredith Legg | Academic Dean | 40 | $199,005 |
| Laura P Bernard | Director of Business Services | 40 | $165,316 |
| Kristen Mariotti | Head of Enrollment Managem | 40 | $149,253 |
| Lucas Meyers | Chief Communications Offic | 40 | $141,319 |
| Ashley Bennett | Director of College Counseling | 40 | $126,189 |
| Ann Gambling Hoffman | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Betsy Gifford Gross | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Betts Howes Murray | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Howson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Denise Mormino | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Hackett | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Jennifer Schmelter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie Massry-knox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Karen Brifu-lacy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Katlyn Grasso | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Laura Danforth | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Linda Gill Anderson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Consigli Construction Co Inc | Construction | $25,139,461 |
| Sodexo Inc and Affiliates | Food Services | $1,132,835 |
| Culinart Group | Food Services | $995,084 |
| Annum Ann Beha Architects | Architect | $612,654 |
| C&w Services | Housekeeping | $568,948 |
Grants received · $4.4M total
84 grants to Emma Willard School totaling $4.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Education | 2024 | $22,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,337 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,641 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,391 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $133,197 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $69,864 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $58,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Capital purchases, general support | 2023 | $24,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,206 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Emma Willard School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Emma Willard School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1338390, based in Troy, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Emma Willard School's EIN?
- Emma Willard School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1338390.
- How much revenue does Emma Willard School report?
- Emma Willard School reported $41,462,581 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Emma Willard School's spending goes to programs?
- Emma Willard School spends about 71% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Emma Willard School have?
- CharityIndex grades Emma Willard School B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Emma Willard School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Emma Willard School's latest Form 990 is $560,429, paid to Jennifer C Rao (Head of School).
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Data for Emma Willard School (EIN 14-1338390) 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.