St Johns School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
St Johns School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1947, with $117,051,094 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
2401 Claremont Ln, Houston, TX, 77019 EIN 74-1185668 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$117.1M
▲ 32.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61.7M
Net assets
$285.3M
Employees
590
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 rating84% to programs · $3 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 St Johns School: 84% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · +47% 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 St Johns School: 55 mo reserves · +47% 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 St Johns 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 St Johns School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
St. john's school provides talented students in grades k-12 with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and a wealth of enrichment opportunities carefully designed to prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and personal fulfillment.
What they do
Breakthrough houston (bth) is a tuition-free program for academically gifted students from underserved families in the houston community. the program makes a six-year commitment to its students, starting the summer before 7th grade and lasting until high school graduation. middle school students participate in an academically rigorous six-week summer program and a school year program made up of ten school-year saturday enrichment sessions. high school students participate in a four year college preparatory program made up of act prep, college visits, and resume building opportunities.bth, part of the national breakthrough collaborative, is a joint venture of st. john's school (sjs) and episcopal high school. both schools co-host the program by making their campuses available for bth to operate. bth operated under the 501(c)(3) designation of sjs, and sjs acted as the fiscal sponsor for bth. as of 5/1/2019, bth is a separate 501(c)(3) and is no longer a program of sjs.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54.3M (FY2013) to $117.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $141.7MNet assets $285.3M
Operating margin
47.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$427.0M
Total liabilities
$141.7M
Net assets
$285.3M
Salaries & benefits
$36.5M
59% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,051,094▲32.7% | $61,733,580▲4.1% | $285,287,494▲27.2% | $426,990,043▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,180,172▲33.6% | $59,276,590▲0.4% | $224,263,662▲18.7% | $366,400,256▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $66,022,159▲6.8% | $59,039,986▼1.9% | $188,919,216▲8.1% | $333,963,830▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,804,144▲15.2% | $60,200,321▲1.3% | $174,821,327▼8.2% | $417,226,705▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,650,003▼8.5% | $59,415,543▲10.1% | $190,430,873▲6.1% | $433,263,538▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,605,665▲5.0% | $53,960,514▼3.4% | $179,450,362▲0.5% | $423,318,238▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,790,463▲4.8% | $55,846,560▲1.9% | $178,475,881▼0.2% | $322,250,074▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,234,464▲4.7% | $54,788,302▲5.5% | $178,756,536 | $324,626,721▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,859,467▼14.1% | $51,944,590▲4.4% | $178,696,063▲3.1% | $328,835,973▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,177,871▲15.4% | $49,740,345▲8.7% | $173,298,042▲2.0% | $322,443,068▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $51,290,706▼5.5% | $45,749,816▲7.0% | $169,828,310▲0.2% | $308,490,757▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,289,404 | $42,744,176▲15.0% | $169,439,207▲10.4% | $290,564,078▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,164,320▲7.4% | $153,448,127▲32.1% | $256,574,384▲95.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $34,596,143▲6.4% | $116,118,270▲2.3% | $131,449,675▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,504,869▲4.1% | $113,494,437▲7.3% | $129,637,501▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $31,213,044 | $105,740,299 | $124,090,383 | 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: Daniel J Alig — $522,069 (0.85% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Alig | Head of School/ceo | 50 | $522,069 |
| Christine M Curran | Associate Head of School | 50 | $272,939 |
| Richard A Still | Director of Security & Facilities | 50 | $239,445 |
| L Greg Swan | Former Cfo (thru 6/24) | 50 | $234,761 |
| Kevin G Weatherill | Head of Upper School | 50 | $220,278 |
| Dawsey D Romero | Director of Advancement | 50 | $215,534 |
| Margaret E Henry | Head of Middle School | 50 | $179,763 |
| Courtney R Burger | Director of Admissions | 50 | $172,700 |
| David W Cohn | Director of Athletics | 50 | $166,112 |
| Ileana Del Toro | Cfoo (from 7/24) | 50 | $164,783 |
| Dwight Raulston | Senior Faculty | 50 | $161,626 |
| Kenley E Turville | Director of College Counseling | 50 | $161,175 |
| Alan Christensen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Andrew D Mccullough Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Angela Fullen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| August Al-uqdah II | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ba Nguyen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Camilo E Munoz | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Christopher B Johnson | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| David Harvey | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis & Windham Architects Inc | Architect Services | $1,302,656 |
| Janissary LLC | Security Services | $400,622 |
| Pjs of Houston Inc | Cleaning Services | $352,846 |
| Hirtle Callaghan & Co | Investment Management | $340,402 |
| Sam's Limousine & Transportation | Transportation Services | $213,725 |
Grants received · $21.9M total
271 grants to St Johns School totaling $21.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is St Johns School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. St Johns School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1185668, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is St Johns School's EIN?
- St Johns School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1185668.
- How much revenue does St Johns School report?
- St Johns School reported $117,051,094 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of St Johns School's spending goes to programs?
- St Johns School spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does St Johns School have?
- CharityIndex grades St Johns School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does St Johns School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on St Johns School's latest Form 990 is $522,069, paid to Daniel J Alig (Head of School/ceo).
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Data for St Johns School (EIN 74-1185668) 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.