Ensworth School
80% goes to programs $28 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ensworth School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1960, with $83,745,106 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221 EIN 62-0598316 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$83.7M
▲ 17.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.5M
Net assets
$235.2M
Employees
709
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $28 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 Ensworth School: 80% to programs · $28 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating47 mo reserves · +29% 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 Ensworth School: 47 mo reserves · +29% 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 Ensworth 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 Ensworth School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school.
Contact & location
- Address
- 7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.5M (FY2013) to $83.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $78.3MNet assets $235.2M
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$313.5M
Total liabilities
$78.3M
Net assets
$235.2M
Salaries & benefits
$29.5M
50% of expenses
Board members
25
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,745,106▲17.9% | $59,534,083▲6.8% | $235,245,146▲5.2% | $313,513,570▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $71,008,659▲37.8% | $55,719,370▲6.2% | $223,512,027▲14.1% | $301,082,944▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,546,702▲7.3% | $52,479,286▲14.7% | $195,929,076▼1.6% | $272,104,234▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $48,026,266▼4.0% | $45,743,530▲4.0% | $199,135,053▲0.8% | $271,877,571▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,041,561▲13.3% | $43,986,905▼0.2% | $197,633,701▲12.2% | $259,551,206▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,175,360▲3.8% | $44,073,513▼2.0% | $176,196,315▲0.7% | $203,625,309▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,564,431▲2.3% | $44,969,726▲5.1% | $174,961,318▼2.3% | $205,223,043▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,587,994▼27.0% | $42,794,556▲7.2% | $179,146,906▲0.2% | $208,739,900▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $56,973,449▲40.4% | $39,927,717▲6.9% | $178,776,948▲14.1% | $207,520,393▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,580,981▲20.2% | $37,347,672▲6.0% | $156,637,347▼0.2% | $184,443,932▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,757,399▲3.9% | $35,224,294▲7.4% | $157,008,916▼1.6% | $184,313,839▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,499,133 | $32,797,255▲12.8% | $159,628,920▲4.0% | $187,264,607▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,068,518▲4.0% | $153,426,424▲15.0% | $180,981,542▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,937,911▲2.1% | $133,452,671▼6.2% | $163,056,166▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,374,042▲2.1% | $142,234,388▲56.8% | $170,487,536▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $26,811,016 | $90,718,822 | $118,336,631 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Prentice Stabler — $633,123 (1.06% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prentice Stabler | Head of School | 60 | $633,123 |
| Elizabeth Pollard | Cfo | 60 | $293,941 |
| Richard Bowers | Athletic Director | 40 | $246,598 |
| Heather Caponi | Associate Head of School | 40 | $200,868 |
| Nowell Hesse | Head of High School | 40 | $188,758 |
| Timothy Hasselbeck | Head Football Coach | 40 | $188,116 |
| Jason Hiett | Director of Technology | 40 | $176,637 |
| Alex Ryerson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Amanda Farnsworth | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brock Kidd | President | 2 | — |
| Bruce Moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chad Greer | Trustee (thru 05/31) | 1 | — |
| Daphne Butler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deb Mcdermott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Don Orr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Emily Kurtz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frank Gordon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gerard Bullock | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Harrison Frist | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Frist | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Dining | Food Services | $1,791,757 |
| Landscape Serivice Inc | Landscape Services | $774,566 |
| Maxwell Roofing | Roof Repairs / Building | $675,571 |
| Kleentech | Cleaning Services | $561,246 |
| Facility Planners | Construction | $527,549 |
Grants received · $6.3M total
314 grants to Ensworth School totaling $6.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $135,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To be directed to the ensworth fund for general support of ensworth high school. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $99,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $89,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Support for "the ensworth fund" | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For annual fund. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The ensworth fund | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Donation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $18,429 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,404 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the annual fund | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For annual fund gift. | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Support for tiger night (raise the paddle); decline benefits | 2024 | $5,000 |
Grants made · $22K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $22K in FY2024. All grants made by Ensworth School →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Ministry Inc | Supplies to package meals | $22,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ensworth School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ensworth School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0598316, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ensworth School's EIN?
- Ensworth School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0598316.
- How much revenue does Ensworth School report?
- Ensworth School reported $83,745,106 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ensworth School's spending goes to programs?
- Ensworth School spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ensworth School have?
- CharityIndex grades Ensworth School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ensworth School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ensworth School's latest Form 990 is $633,123, paid to Prentice Stabler (Head of School).
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Data for Ensworth School (EIN 62-0598316) 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.