Hawken School
85% goes to programs $31 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hawken School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gates Mills, Ohio, registered in 1936, with $62,645,242 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Po Box 8002, Gates Mills, OH, 44040 EIN 34-0714427 Since 1936
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.6M
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$65.3M
Net assets
$117.2M
Employees
98
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $31 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 Hawken School: 85% to programs · $31 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -4% 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 Hawken School: 22 mo reserves · -4% 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 Hawken 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 Hawken School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The school is a nonsectarian ps-12 co-ed college prep day school on three campuses, serving over 1,600 students and representing a wide diversity of ethnic, religious, and social groups.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8002, Gates Mills, OH, 44040
- City
- Gates Mills
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.9M (FY2013) to $62.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $39.2MNet assets $117.2M
Operating margin
-4.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$156.4M
Total liabilities
$39.2M
Net assets
$117.2M
Salaries & benefits
$32.6M
50% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,645,242▲4.9% | $65,265,492▲6.0% | $117,193,884▲1.2% | $156,419,516▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,728,142▼1.9% | $61,597,041▲7.5% | $115,760,156▲0.3% | $160,326,813▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,866,272▲24.2% | $57,288,360▲8.4% | $115,394,416▼2.1% | $157,487,036▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,000,513▲7.5% | $52,856,634▲9.8% | $117,864,695▲12.8% | $160,991,028▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,602,433▼7.7% | $48,146,555▲6.0% | $104,482,733▼3.9% | $144,772,582▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $49,432,232▲7.5% | $45,435,804▲4.9% | $108,716,110▲2.5% | $139,626,451▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,978,488▲15.8% | $43,303,578▲6.3% | $106,074,677▲2.4% | $135,281,187▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $39,707,104▲3.2% | $40,736,275▲14.1% | $103,620,317▲2.4% | $133,995,079▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,493,297▼15.8% | $35,689,877▲4.2% | $101,193,022▼1.6% | $126,026,458▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,716,792▲11.8% | $34,249,437▲5.9% | $102,856,604▲8.9% | $120,520,528▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,908,545 | $32,326,275▲6.8% | $94,420,243▲19.7% | $111,850,175▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,263,502▲3.9% | $78,889,106▲11.1% | $95,137,750▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,117,464▲3.1% | $71,002,248▼5.2% | $87,756,929▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,247,527▲1.9% | $74,901,626▲13.9% | $91,633,719▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,716,238 | $65,753,848 | $81,702,210 | 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: Looney D Scott — $787,263 (1.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looney D Scott | Head of School | 40 | $787,263 |
| Tolleson Stephanie | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $300,552 |
| Miller James | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $299,848 |
| Dyer Redwine Suzette | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $213,271 |
| Katherine Gonzalez | Asst.head of School-enroll.mgmt. | 40 | $185,307 |
| Charles Debelak | Head of School, Birchwood School | 40 | $150,272 |
| Ryan Wooley | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $148,593 |
| Clarence Bonner | Director of Transportation and Summer Camp | 40 | $144,567 |
| Molly Troussant | Director, Lower School | 40 | $142,320 |
| Michelle Harris | Director, Middle School | 40 | $139,057 |
| Julia Griffin | Head of School, Mastery School | 40 | $128,536 |
| Amin Himanshu | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Baker Nathan | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Beck Eric | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brown Dan | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cooley Charles | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Doody Tamara Durn | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Edgar Julie | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Egleston Indrani | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Gerace Sam | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Dining Services Inc | Food Service | $1,737,077 |
| Aramark Corporation | Custodial Management | $1,731,794 |
| Perfect Solutions Landscaping LLC | Landscaping | $541,445 |
| Everstream | Fiber Connectivity Services | $381,150 |
| Bluum of Minnesota LLC | Audio Visual Consulting | $378,648 |
Grants received · $9.3M total
99 grants to Hawken School totaling $9.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Scholarship fund | 2024 | $421,403 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $70,572 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Secondary, primary, preschools | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $24,770 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | To support the maste | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $308,171 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $182,550 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Mastery school scolarship | 2023 | $145,338 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $126,650 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, annual fund, youth sports program | 2023 | $28,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $28,451 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hawken School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hawken School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0714427, based in Gates Mills, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hawken School's EIN?
- Hawken School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0714427.
- How much revenue does Hawken School report?
- Hawken School reported $62,645,242 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hawken School's spending goes to programs?
- Hawken School spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hawken School have?
- CharityIndex grades Hawken School B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hawken School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hawken School's latest Form 990 is $787,263, paid to Looney D Scott (Head of School).
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Data for Hawken School (EIN 34-0714427) 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.