Providence Day School
86% goes to programs $26 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Providence Day School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 1971, with $70,156,808 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
5800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270 EIN 56-0952382 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$70.2M
▲ 17.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$60.7M
Net assets
$82.6M
Employees
679
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $26 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 Providence Day School: 86% to programs · $26 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +13% 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 Providence Day School: 16 mo reserves · +13% 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 Providence Day 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 Providence Day School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Providence day school exists to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibilty.
What they do
Summer at providence day offers full- and half-day programs in academics, art, science, culture, technology, sports, and more. the summer program is open to the public.
The extended day program, a nationally recognized after-school program, for the lower school students of providence day school. the program opens after school, on teacher workdays and most school holidays with activity choices that range from art, cooking, gardening, sewing and sports as well as over 20 weekly enrichment programs.
Other programs include morning and afternoon bus transportation, spirit store, facility rentals and the operations of our parents association and charger booster club.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.5M (FY2013) to $70.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $71.9MNet assets $82.6M
Operating margin
13.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$154.5M
Total liabilities
$71.9M
Net assets
$82.6M
Salaries & benefits
$40.9M
67% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,156,808▲17.5% | $60,730,268▲5.7% | $82,601,688▲18.3% | $154,538,973▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,696,055▲6.9% | $57,452,503▲9.0% | $69,839,214▲4.8% | $140,239,161▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,863,625▲11.4% | $52,721,636▲9.4% | $66,664,003▲5.4% | $127,803,587▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,140,053▲5.3% | $48,187,655▲1.9% | $63,259,670▲16.6% | $110,524,658▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,614,569▲6.6% | $47,298,651▲5.0% | $54,236,172▼3.9% | $101,423,765▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,654,804▲3.8% | $45,063,916▲7.4% | $56,431,128▲0.3% | $102,946,127▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $43,029,223▲1.1% | $41,955,352▲4.9% | $56,264,195▲5.4% | $102,242,510▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,572,640▲1.4% | $40,011,825▲3.8% | $53,369,857▲9.5% | $100,302,057▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,974,615▼1.8% | $38,559,747▲1.8% | $48,748,795▲4.3% | $81,684,828▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,749,599▲0.6% | $37,891,504▲3.4% | $46,760,929▲12.7% | $79,377,207▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,486,767 | $36,632,887▲14.2% | $41,494,240▲23.9% | $72,790,868▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,067,956▲4.6% | $33,481,763▲7.4% | $63,122,852▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,649,193▲0.5% | $31,162,147▲1.6% | $61,981,688▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,501,897 | $30,663,556 | $60,692,329 | 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: Glyn Cowlishaw — $695,183 (1.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyn Cowlishaw | Head of School | 70 | $695,183 |
| Jeff Appel | Asst. Head of School For Ia | 55 | $332,988 |
| Kristen Kral | Ahs For Finance & Risk Mgmt | 55 | $317,795 |
| Todd Swartz | Asst. Head of School For Hr | 55 | $248,685 |
| Michael Magno | Associate Head of School | 55 | $246,173 |
| Lisa Knight | Admissions Director | 55 | $180,211 |
| Nancy Beatty | Athletic Director | 55 | $170,971 |
| Erin Ferrell | Lower School Director | 55 | $167,217 |
| Eric Hedinger | Upper School Director | 55 | $162,641 |
| Lee Tappy | Middle School Head | 55 | $145,947 |
| Matt Scully | Technology Director | 55 | $142,459 |
| Tyronne Jean | Multicultural Director | 55 | $138,837 |
| Chad Grier | Athletic Asst Ad/football Coach | 55 | $135,468 |
| Chad Hagler | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Christopher Campbell | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Collin Ricks Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Corey Lee | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Edward Yu | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Elissa Moore | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jim Ratchford | Secretary | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Edison Foard Construction Services Inc | Labor and Materials | $11,393,084 |
| Little Diversified Architectural Consult | Professional Fees | $497,661 |
| Flik | Catering and Employee Discounts | $397,211 |
| Eastern Turf Maintenance | Labor and Materials | $307,340 |
| Bsn Sports LLC | Apparel | $203,130 |
Grants received · $15.3M total
96 grants to Providence Day School totaling $15.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $284,379 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $62,674 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $44,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,150 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $19,233 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $13,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $357,381 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $276,306 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2023 | $81,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $69,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $66,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Providence Day School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Providence Day School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0952382, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Providence Day School's EIN?
- Providence Day School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0952382.
- How much revenue does Providence Day School report?
- Providence Day School reported $70,156,808 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Providence Day School's spending goes to programs?
- Providence Day School spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Providence Day School have?
- CharityIndex grades Providence Day School C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Providence Day School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Providence Day School's latest Form 990 is $695,183, paid to Glyn Cowlishaw (Head of School).
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Data for Providence Day School (EIN 56-0952382) 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.