Ransom Everglades School Inc
Only 58% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ransom Everglades School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Coconut Grove, Florida, registered in 1954, with $91,008,141 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 58% of spending to programs.
3575 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133 EIN 59-0659070 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$91.0M
▼ 19.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$72.3M
Net assets
$276.1M
Employees
517
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 rating58% to programs · $17 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 Ransom Everglades School Inc: 58% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · +21% 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 Ransom Everglades School Inc: 46 mo reserves · +21% 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 Ransom Everglades School Inc: 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 Ransom Everglades School Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide an educational environment in which the pursuit of honor, academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by concern for the physical, cultural and character development of each student.
What they do
Institution runs a summer school and camp.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3575 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133
- City
- Coconut Grove
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.1M (FY2013) to $91.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $91.8MNet assets $276.1M
Operating margin
20.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$367.9M
Total liabilities
$91.8M
Net assets
$276.1M
Salaries & benefits
$34.9M
48% of expenses
Board members
33
33 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,008,141▼19.7% | $72,317,183▲7.2% | $276,143,858▲12.3% | $367,941,289▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,306,447▲46.3% | $67,451,227▲10.1% | $245,828,732▲28.9% | $331,109,134▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,472,858▲13.6% | $61,281,634▲7.9% | $190,665,163▲11.7% | $275,354,128▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,191,853▼0.5% | $56,803,391▲6.5% | $170,618,253▲2.4% | $255,259,179▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $68,560,635▲27.7% | $53,312,204▲14.7% | $166,600,009▲17.4% | $248,328,921▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,688,786▼5.0% | $46,461,122▲0.5% | $141,860,299▲4.8% | $232,206,999▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $56,517,429▲8.4% | $46,207,911▲7.8% | $135,406,684▲9.4% | $198,437,949▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,136,916▼15.2% | $42,882,996▲0.4% | $123,780,818▲9.1% | $184,706,615▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,500,867▲20.7% | $42,725,521▲9.5% | $113,459,724▲20.7% | $170,670,588▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,968,029▲2.4% | $39,031,882▲2.8% | $93,966,699▲13.0% | $151,165,615▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,761,420▲24.2% | $37,952,170▲2.4% | $83,189,406▲14.1% | $110,755,769▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,063,752 | $37,076,522▲6.1% | $72,918,034▲8.1% | $99,567,088▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,950,405▲4.7% | $67,438,525▲6.7% | $91,522,508▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,376,489▲4.2% | $63,198,247▲3.6% | $86,690,497▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,039,476▲6.5% | $61,001,420▲13.2% | $84,692,552▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,080,224 | $53,901,515 | $74,644,157 | 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: Rachel Rodriguez — $572,726 (0.79% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Rodriguez | Head of School | 40 | $572,726 |
| David Clark | Coo | 40 | $437,616 |
| John King | Associate Head of School | 40 | $297,551 |
| Donald Cramp | Head of the Upper School | 40 | $250,127 |
| Diana Morales | Director of Finance | 40 | $222,896 |
| Jordan Shapiro | Co-executive Director of College Counseling | 40 | $219,978 |
| Jason Locke | Co-executive Director of College Counseling | 40 | $216,438 |
| Amy Zichella | Director of Admission & Enrollment Management | 40 | $191,008 |
| Agustin Arellano | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Albert Dotson Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrew L Ansin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bill Bermont | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brett Sundheim | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Camilo Miguel Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Torto | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Constance Fernandez | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Duckenfield | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Gershman | Secretary | 1 | — |
| David Martin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Edgardo Defortuna | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Dining Services Inc | Cafeteria Services | $2,740,871 |
| Hub International South Florida LLC | Liability and Property Insurance | $2,669,916 |
| Bryant Security Corporation | Guards | $736,997 |
| Hub International Insurance Services Inc | Liability and Property Insurance | $664,611 |
| Natural Touch Lawn Services LLC | Lawn Service | $653,347 |
Grants received · $63.3M total
105 grants to Ransom Everglades School Inc totaling $63.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,135,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $220,105 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $37,164 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,565 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,925 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $5,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $40,183,582 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $280,500 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For scholarships for low-income students. | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $248,400 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $186,610 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $90,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ransom Everglades School Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ransom Everglades School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-0659070, based in Coconut Grove, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ransom Everglades School Inc's EIN?
- Ransom Everglades School Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-0659070.
- How much revenue does Ransom Everglades School Inc report?
- Ransom Everglades School Inc reported $91,008,141 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ransom Everglades School Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Ransom Everglades School Inc spends about 58% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ransom Everglades School Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ransom Everglades School Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ransom Everglades School Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ransom Everglades School Inc's latest Form 990 is $572,726, paid to Rachel Rodriguez (Head of School).
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Data for Ransom Everglades School Inc (EIN 59-0659070) 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.