Kent School Corporation
77% goes to programs $52 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Kent School Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kent, Connecticut, registered in 1938, with $56,703,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
1 Macedonia Rd, Kent, CT, 06757 EIN 06-0646687 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2024)
$56.7M
▼ 9.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$53.5M
Net assets
$196.6M
Employees
326
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 rating77% to programs · $52 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 Kent School Corporation: 77% to programs · $52 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · +6% 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 Kent School Corporation: 44 mo reserves · +6% 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 Kent School Corporation: 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 Kent School Corporation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Non-profit, independent, preparatory school; educating approx. 470 boarding & 50 day students. kent school is guided by its motto - simplicity of life, directness of purpose, self- reliance - to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond kent school.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Macedonia Rd, Kent, CT, 06757
- City
- Kent
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.0M (FY2013) to $56.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $48.1MNet assets $196.6M
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$244.7M
Total liabilities
$48.1M
Net assets
$196.6M
Salaries & benefits
$26.3M
49% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,703,992▼9.1% | $53,516,688▲6.2% | $196,573,029▲6.8% | $244,712,144▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,374,554▲29.1% | $50,384,789▲1.9% | $184,116,071▲10.0% | $232,935,917▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,309,898▼18.7% | $49,421,268▲4.1% | $167,408,691▲6.3% | $214,903,200▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,389,996▲13.4% | $47,467,498▲2.3% | $157,462,107▼10.6% | $204,715,866▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,388,614▲0.3% | $46,391,039▲1.0% | $176,096,365▲16.9% | $229,105,384▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,251,843▲2.7% | $45,945,716▲1.6% | $150,586,104▲3.6% | $206,602,190▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,865,902▼4.0% | $45,200,338▲6.2% | $145,322,413▲6.9% | $199,678,302▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,961,847▲13.4% | $42,573,761▲4.2% | $135,952,258▲12.9% | $188,586,255▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $46,718,467▲14.2% | $40,857,059▲2.4% | $120,398,114▲13.1% | $174,337,394▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,917,622▼9.6% | $39,896,040▼0.3% | $106,427,546▼4.3% | $158,204,320▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,280,032▲16.0% | $40,007,590▲5.3% | $111,200,251▼1.0% | $161,996,675▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $39,032,325 | $37,994,492▲1.8% | $112,350,067▲9.5% | $158,172,517▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,322,769▲1.2% | $102,613,190▲9.0% | $162,082,048▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $36,875,422▲11.0% | $94,127,082▼5.1% | $147,685,402▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,231,982▲9.3% | $99,138,468▲9.8% | $151,093,453▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,411,082 | $90,272,791 | $142,329,261 | 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: Michael Hirschfeld — $549,168 (1.03% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hirschfeld | Head of School | 60 | $549,168 |
| Jeffrey D Cataldo | Cfo, Coo, Asst Treasurer | 50 | $390,020 |
| William Kissick | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $265,728 |
| Tanya Horgan | Business Manager | 40 | $210,426 |
| Gregory Carter | Director of Advancement | 40 | $203,794 |
| Suzanne Lefebvre | School Physician | 40 | $171,056 |
| Marya Neary | Director of Development | 40 | $165,135 |
| Deneen Mantegani | Director of Donor Relations; Asst. Secretary | 50 | $127,223 |
| Abby T Miller | Trustee (as of 10/24) | 2 | — |
| Adam S Peck | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Andrew A Bogle | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Andrew Cvs Smith Sr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Diane Decordova | Treasurer & Trustee | 5 | — |
| Dr Ernest W Franklin IV | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Heidi Stultz Brooks | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Frederic A Bourke | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Frederick H Benners Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| James A Lawrence | President & Trustee | 10 | — |
| Jesse B Kimball | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John I Williams Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Segalla's Turnkey Housing LLC | Contract and New House Build | $885,978 |
| Stonewalls By George LLC | Masonry Services | $314,546 |
| Donald Gamsjager DBA Dnr Laboratories L | Technical A/v Services | $245,746 |
| Footing First LLC | Contracting Services | $182,800 |
| Valley Floor Covering LLC | Flooring Services | $182,151 |
Grants received · $6.8M total
102 grants to Kent School Corporation totaling $6.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $27,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $24,895 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $14,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $6,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $543,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $459,840 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $104,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $90,486 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $37,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $32,577 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $18,406 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Scholarships & financial aid | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kent School Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kent School Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-0646687, based in Kent, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kent School Corporation's EIN?
- Kent School Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0646687.
- How much revenue does Kent School Corporation report?
- Kent School Corporation reported $56,703,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kent School Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- Kent School Corporation spends about 77% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kent School Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Kent School Corporation B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kent School Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kent School Corporation's latest Form 990 is $549,168, paid to Michael Hirschfeld (Head of School).
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Data for Kent School Corporation (EIN 06-0646687) 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.