Northfield Mount Hermon School
62% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Northfield Mount Hermon School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts, registered in 1932, with $90,528,606 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 62% of spending to programs.
1 Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA, 01354 EIN 04-2109865 Since 1932
Revenue (FY2024)
$90.5M
▼ 15.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$65.5M
Net assets
$352.3M
Employees
533
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating62% 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 Northfield Mount Hermon School: 62% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +28% 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 Northfield Mount Hermon School: 65 mo reserves · +28% 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 Northfield Mount Hermon School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Northfield Mount Hermon School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Northfield mount hermon educates the head, heart, and hands of our students. we engage their intellect, compassion, and talents, empowering them to act with humanity and purpose.
What they do
Northfield mount hermon school "nmh summer" offers programs for students wishing to enrich, supplement, or accelerate their school-year education. we have an extensive, comprehensive program that has existed in various forms for more than 100 years. each summer, we gather as a community of 216 nmh summer students to engage in academic work and to learn from each other in many different ways. our student population is diverse and globally inclined -- in the summer of 2024, 15 different countries and 15 states within the u.s. were represented. our 40 talented faculty members and 33 teaching fellows provided an outstanding experience for our students. our goal, through all aspects of our comprehensive program, is to provide a valuable, life-changing experience for each student who joins us. for many students, nmh summer provides their first experience of a rigorous independent boarding school academic program and challenges them to a new level. other students come from various peer schools and use their nmh summer program as an opportunity to further accelerate academic skills, advance in their coursework, gain confidence and independence, and prepare for college.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA, 01354
- City
- Mount Hermon
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.9M (FY2013) to $90.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $91.6MNet assets $352.3M
Operating margin
27.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$443.9M
Total liabilities
$91.6M
Net assets
$352.3M
Salaries & benefits
$30.6M
47% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,528,606▼15.7% | $65,470,430▲4.5% | $352,316,251▲15.7% | $443,914,811▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,338,509▲55.0% | $62,626,721▲3.3% | $304,442,523▲27.3% | $395,102,236▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,261,043▼3.1% | $60,645,676▲4.3% | $239,123,437▲12.6% | $333,120,239▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,467,459▲14.9% | $58,159,597▲2.5% | $212,391,685▼3.3% | $311,834,713▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,205,275▼3.6% | $56,757,741▼1.7% | $219,709,348▲28.4% | $337,454,182▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,524,302▼0.6% | $57,762,355▲0.2% | $171,111,932▼6.3% | $279,135,089▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,881,804▲6.3% | $57,620,143▼1.5% | $182,523,933▲0.9% | $284,770,841▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,045,626▲14.0% | $58,489,263▲6.3% | $180,938,332▲8.6% | $280,823,470▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,556,084▼10.3% | $55,025,043▼10.1% | $166,606,455▲12.8% | $269,845,981▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,712,110▼1.9% | $61,187,194▲20.3% | $147,743,776▼10.2% | $258,053,065▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,888,663 | $50,844,492▲10.8% | $164,609,978▲11.7% | $261,354,343▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,886,898▼0.8% | $147,312,759▲19.4% | $242,340,892▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,234,126▼0.3% | $123,379,397▼12.8% | $224,105,530▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $46,350,833▲7.3% | $141,497,663▲11.7% | $231,982,930▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $43,209,496 | $126,628,170 | $221,207,393 | 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: Brian H Hargrove — $536,395 (0.82% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian H Hargrove | Head of School | 50 | $536,395 |
| Mary Mceneany | Cfo/coo | 50 | $325,918 |
| Patricia Jackson | Chief Advancement Officer | 50 | $271,695 |
| Charles Tierney | Associate Head of School | 50 | $224,675 |
| Sara Rourke | Director of Health Services | 50 | $210,251 |
| Natalie Georges Until 1124 | Director of Communications | 50 | $161,199 |
| Beatriz Garcia | Dean of Faculty | 50 | $152,074 |
| Jeffrey Seymour | Director of Facilities and Grounds | 40 | $146,326 |
| Themba Flowers | Director of Information Technology | 50 | $135,789 |
| Deanna Fletcher | Executive Assistant | 40 | $67,821 |
| Alex Lotocki De Veligost | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Alison S Elliott | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Arshay Cooper | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Audrey G Kubie | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Bader A El-jeaan | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Carl D Meyer | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Charles A Knirsch | Trustee | 3 | — |
| David B Cade | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Edward B Pitoniak | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Jay M Kaplan | Trustee | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide Aquastore Inc | Construction of Water Storage Tanks | $773,835 |
| Studio Troika Inc | Architectural Services | $714,340 |
| Fieldturf USA Inc | Returf Athletic Field | $512,869 |
| Mowry & Schmidt | Construction | $482,589 |
| Singer Ma LLC | Construction of New Servery | $459,220 |
Grants received · $11.3M total
115 grants to Northfield Mount Hermon School totaling $11.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $102,300 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $46,377 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $1,546,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $355,928 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $235,893 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $61,508 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Scholarships & financial aid | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Northfield Mount Hermon School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northfield Mount Hermon School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2109865, based in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northfield Mount Hermon School's EIN?
- Northfield Mount Hermon School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2109865.
- How much revenue does Northfield Mount Hermon School report?
- Northfield Mount Hermon School reported $90,528,606 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Northfield Mount Hermon School's spending goes to programs?
- Northfield Mount Hermon School spends about 62% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Northfield Mount Hermon School have?
- CharityIndex grades Northfield Mount Hermon School B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Northfield Mount Hermon School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Northfield Mount Hermon School's latest Form 990 is $536,395, paid to Brian H Hargrove (Head of School).
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Data for Northfield Mount Hermon School (EIN 04-2109865) 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.