Head-royce School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Head-royce School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1963, with $54,927,151 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4315 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602 EIN 94-1518656 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2023)
$54.9M
▲ 16.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$48.1M
Net assets
$100.7M
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Head-royce School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 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 Head-royce School: 25 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Head-royce School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Head-royce School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4315 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.7M (FY2013) to $54.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $80.5MNet assets $100.7M
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$181.2M
Total liabilities
$80.5M
Net assets
$100.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,927,151▲16.5% | $48,131,195▲9.5% | $100,678,917▲10.1% | $181,193,645▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $47,165,731▼1.1% | $43,943,001▲4.9% | $91,474,840▲6.6% | $164,543,510▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,688,632▼6.0% | $41,888,993▲7.8% | $85,839,277▲1.6% | $143,413,611▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,710,547▲18.9% | $38,849,346▲0.3% | $84,446,050▲12.5% | $139,836,677▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $42,667,285▼2.1% | $38,723,516▲1.9% | $75,057,940▲5.7% | $131,645,347▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $43,560,570▲11.3% | $38,014,183▲6.2% | $71,027,254▲9.7% | $127,764,794▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,126,715▲2.6% | $35,795,164▲2.2% | $64,752,514▲6.6% | $119,044,869▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,137,894▲11.7% | $35,016,885▲3.8% | $60,727,429▲5.1% | $114,428,729▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $34,128,806▲4.9% | $33,734,861▲5.1% | $57,793,035▼0.1% | $110,655,975▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,547,870▲6.0% | $32,089,365▲4.3% | $57,825,558▲1.0% | $102,264,742▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,711,700 | $30,754,295▲6.0% | $57,255,480▲3.5% | $101,190,383▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,002,578▲7.0% | $55,312,206▲3.2% | $98,555,211▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,110,469▲9.1% | $53,572,522▼3.1% | $82,432,637▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,845,245▲6.5% | $55,291,739▲6.7% | $80,913,685▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,320,792 | $51,834,025 | $77,360,429 | 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.
Grants received · $6.3M total
84 grants to Head-royce School totaling $6.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Head-royce School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Head-royce School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1518656, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Head-royce School's EIN?
- Head-royce School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1518656.
- How much revenue does Head-royce School report?
- Head-royce School reported $54,927,151 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Head-royce School have?
- CharityIndex grades Head-royce School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Head-royce School (EIN 94-1518656) 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.