Menlo School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
92% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Menlo School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atherton, California, registered in 1994, with $76,698,078 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA, 94027 EIN 94-3204137 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$76.7M
▲ 12.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$72.1M
Net assets
$260.5M
Employees
437
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $11 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 Menlo School: 92% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 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 Menlo School: 43 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 Menlo 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 Menlo School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Establish and operate as an educational institution for the education of young men and women.
Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA, 94027
- City
- Atherton
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.5M (FY2013) to $76.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $80.9MNet assets $260.5M
Operating margin
5.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$341.4M
Total liabilities
$80.9M
Net assets
$260.5M
Salaries & benefits
$40.4M
56% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,698,078▲12.6% | $72,145,979▲5.8% | $260,529,000▲7.2% | $341,387,000▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $68,110,776▲3.1% | $68,173,589▲4.0% | $242,954,000▲3.1% | $320,747,000▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,073,876▲2.7% | $65,531,211▲8.1% | $235,557,000▼3.8% | $312,589,000▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,317,000▲2.1% | $60,607,000▲3.5% | $244,744,000▲10.8% | $320,152,000▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,974,581▼23.3% | $58,534,279▲5.0% | $220,817,369▲2.7% | $298,844,689▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $82,076,925▲34.7% | $55,724,350▲5.4% | $215,068,441▲15.3% | $287,719,100▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $60,945,988▲18.6% | $52,873,553▲2.3% | $186,491,928▲6.5% | $256,104,466▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,392,539▼9.8% | $51,703,995▲8.0% | $175,115,491▲2.1% | $245,146,010▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,991,774▲36.6% | $47,870,575▲10.8% | $171,528,590▲3.2% | $223,453,355▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,722,547▼1.9% | $43,208,185▲2.9% | $166,133,140▲1.0% | $212,321,134▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,516,837 | $41,985,064▲3.7% | $164,524,199▲4.2% | $207,603,947▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,479,975▲5.4% | $157,867,662▲5.2% | $199,865,834▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $38,404,439▲1.6% | $150,002,575▲9.9% | $192,338,172▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,789,919▲10.5% | $136,505,458▲7.4% | $173,353,326▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,209,451 | $127,131,251 | $167,374,698 | 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: Nathaniel Healy — $758,732 (1.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Healy | Head of School | 40 | $758,732 |
| John Schafer | Director of Upper School | 40 | $294,665 |
| La Vina Lowery | Middle School Director | 40 | $240,366 |
| Earl Koberlein | Director of Athletics | 40 | $231,157 |
| Carla Diez-canseco | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $227,457 |
| Bridgett Longust | Dean of Teaching & Learning | 40 | $220,552 |
| Linda Bertetta | Director of Finance | 40 | $218,346 |
| William Silver | Cfo (to June 2024) | 40 | $142,836 |
| Abby Durban | Trustee | 2 | — |
| April House | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Bruce Burkard | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Christy Richardson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Damaris Avila | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dennis Yang | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dipender Saluja | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Edrienne Brandon | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Grady Burnett | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jen Mulloy | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jervis Williams | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jon Levin | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dfwh Enterprises Co David Finkel and W | Artistic/musical | $236,162 |
| Marcum LLP | Accounting/audit | $189,461 |
Grants received · $100.0M total
141 grants to Menlo School totaling $100.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Menlo School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Menlo School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3204137, based in Atherton, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Menlo School's EIN?
- Menlo School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3204137.
- How much revenue does Menlo School report?
- Menlo School reported $76,698,078 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Menlo School's spending goes to programs?
- Menlo School spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Menlo School have?
- CharityIndex grades Menlo School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Menlo School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Menlo School's latest Form 990 is $758,732, paid to Nathaniel Healy (Head of School).
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Data for Menlo School (EIN 94-3204137) 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.