Shady Side Academy
73% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shady Side Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1925, with $51,996,209 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 73% of spending to programs.
423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238 EIN 25-0965561 Since 1925
Revenue (FY2023)
$52.0M
▼ 15.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$50.6M
Net assets
$136.3M
Employees
598
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating73% 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 Shady Side Academy: 73% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +3% 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 Shady Side Academy: 32 mo reserves · +3% 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 Shady Side Academy: 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 Shady Side Academy: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides education to students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
What they do
Auxiliary services:-residential life program: the academy operates a five and seven day boarding program. in the 2023/2024 academic year, there were approximately 72 senior school student boarders. the students are housed in academy dormitories located on the senior school campus. administrators and teachers oversee and operate the residential life program.see continuation on schedule o.-after school program: our unique after school program that runs from 3-6 p.m., monday through friday at our junior and country day schools for grades pre-k-5. students receive a fun and engaging experience that can be customized to fit their individual needs and interests. options include enrichment classes, music lessons, study center, unstructured play, organized games and more.-food service: the day students at the academy are served lunch and students who participate in the academy residential life program are served breakfast, lunch and dinner.-spirit store: the store is located on the senior school campus of the academy and offers individuals the opportunity to purchase academy apparel and accessories, as well as school supplies. orders can also be placed online through the academy spirit store website.-youth hockey programming: the academy offers youth hockey programs at the roy mcknight hockey center on campus, engaging approximately 200 local and school students each year. the programs are overseen and operated by the academy's hockey directors and coaching staff.
Summer programs:ssa summer extends the relational learning and robust opportunities that are unique to shady side academy during the school year, long into the summer months. after the school year ends, summer camp is offered for students who are entering pre-k through 12th grade the following school year. the summer camps provide campers the opportunity to discover new passions, hone existing talents, and forge new friendships. see continuation on schedule o.in addition to the traditional day camps offered at the academy's junior school and senior school campuses, the following camps are offered:-sports camp is offered to campers entering grades kindergarten through 8th at the academy's senior school campus. this coed camp welcomes campers of all ability levels, from beginners who want to try a sport for the first time, to intermediate campers who are looking to enhance their skills. -focus camp is offered to campers entering grades kindergarten through 5th at the academy's senior school campus. focus camp provides campers with the opportunity to learn specific skills to further develop their mind, body, and spirit.-steam (science, technology, engineering, art and math) camp is offered to campers entering grades 3rd through 8th. this camp is offered in our state-of-the-art glimcher tech & design hub located on the academy's senior school campus.
Contact & location
- Address
- 423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.1M (FY2013) to $52.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $18.8MNet assets $136.3M
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155.1M
Total liabilities
$18.8M
Net assets
$136.3M
Salaries & benefits
$29.0M
57% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,996,209▼15.1% | $50,597,037▲9.5% | $136,301,256▲6.1% | $155,133,986▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,264,018▲28.3% | $46,214,302▲7.9% | $128,432,027▲18.1% | $146,462,622▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,768,114▲8.6% | $42,848,740▲5.5% | $108,719,673▼3.8% | $126,052,423▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $43,966,956▲18.8% | $40,596,166▲1.9% | $112,960,558▲23.3% | $133,159,735▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,997,834▲5.6% | $39,821,375▲4.8% | $91,632,265▼4.8% | $102,206,770▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,025,627▼5.1% | $38,010,868▲2.3% | $96,299,346▼1.5% | $105,163,161▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $36,926,761▼5.9% | $37,171,373▲4.2% | $97,794,766▲4.6% | $105,680,512▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $39,235,390▲1.9% | $35,663,185▲5.5% | $93,449,693▲13.7% | $98,899,645▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,508,516▲30.8% | $33,813,649▲2.4% | $82,197,775▲0.3% | $86,474,006▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,448,475▼13.6% | $33,028,193▲3.6% | $81,976,906▼2.0% | $85,828,659▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,071,812 | $31,894,542▲0.6% | $83,640,301▲9.5% | $92,333,203▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,697,926▲1.5% | $76,403,962▲5.1% | $84,129,279▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,221,589▲5.8% | $72,674,642▼5.5% | $80,426,743▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,516,870▲5.8% | $76,933,042▲6.7% | $84,531,537▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,906,193 | $72,096,412 | $76,667,403 | 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: Bartley P Griffith Jr — $521,109 (1.03% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley P Griffith Jr | President | 50 | $521,109 |
| Rosalynd Sabundayo | Senior School - Head of School | 40 | $174,463 |
| Jennifer Asmonga | Head of Country Day School | 40 | $163,580 |
| Amy Szlachetka | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $148,588 |
| Timothy Winner | Director of Ed. Technology | 40 | $143,253 |
| Sean Simmons | Director of Athletics | 40 | $128,339 |
| Bareara Sullivan | Chief Enrollmont Officer | 40 | $123,000 |
| Paul Francioni | Director of Facilities | 40 | $122,900 |
| Debra Mauder | Secretary of the Board | 40 | $118,179 |
| Jamie Scott | Director of Development | 40 | $111,044 |
| Caitlin Mclaughlin Trustee | Chair of Committee On Trustees | 3.5 | — |
| Douglas G Mancosh | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| Gregory L Lignelli | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| Henry Stafford Trustee Chair | Of Audit & Institutional Risk | 3.5 | — |
| James G Ambrose | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| James S Bernier | Trustee & Chair of Endowment | 3.5 | — |
| Jeffrey B Todd | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| Jonathan M Kamin | Past Chair of the Board | 3.5 | — |
| Joseph L Kelley Md | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| Joseph Reschini | Trustee | 3.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Metz Culinary Management | Food Service/catering | $2,455,399 |
| Gazco Mechanical Services LLC | Repairs/maintenance | $1,358,629 |
| Abc Transit Inc | Bus/van Leases & Transport. Services | $555,215 |
| Rulli General Construction | Construction | $472,676 |
| Strada Architecture LLC | Architectural Services | $357,365 |
Grants received · $5.8M total
92 grants to Shady Side Academy totaling $5.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $16K in FY2016
1 grant totaling $16K in FY2016. All grants made by Shady Side Academy →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beverlys Pgh | Donation to further beverly's birthdays mission. | $15,688 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shady Side Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shady Side Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-0965561, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shady Side Academy's EIN?
- Shady Side Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-0965561.
- How much revenue does Shady Side Academy report?
- Shady Side Academy reported $51,996,209 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Shady Side Academy's spending goes to programs?
- Shady Side Academy spends about 73% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Shady Side Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Shady Side Academy A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Shady Side Academy's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Shady Side Academy's latest Form 990 is $521,109, paid to Bartley P Griffith Jr (President).
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Data for Shady Side Academy (EIN 25-0965561) 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.