Taipei American School Foundation
83% goes to programs $67 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Taipei American School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1981, with $94,579,181 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1900 Ave of the Stars 7fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90067 EIN 51-0255746 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$94.6M
▲ 11.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$90.5M
Net assets
$157.0M
Employees
630
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 →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $67 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 Taipei American School Foundation: 83% to programs · $67 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +4% 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 Taipei American School Foundation: 21 mo reserves · +4% 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 Taipei American School Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Taipei American School Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Taipei american school's mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal well-being, and service. tas provides a broad american-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1900 Ave of the Stars 7fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61.7M (FY2013) to $94.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $63.9MNet assets $157.0M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$220.9M
Total liabilities
$63.9M
Net assets
$157.0M
Salaries & benefits
$64.6M
71% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,579,181▲11.4% | $90,497,087▲17.0% | $156,957,841▲13.7% | $220,862,395▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $84,893,511▲0.7% | $77,333,067▼2.6% | $138,035,729▲1.5% | $197,711,018▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,337,240▼0.7% | $79,424,951▼4.2% | $135,964,129▼1.0% | $199,627,598▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,912,591▼7.9% | $82,891,931▼4.9% | $137,313,402▼4.9% | $200,440,067▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,195,624▲12.0% | $87,199,896▲13.7% | $144,325,208▲10.2% | $206,209,383▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,299,556▲8.7% | $76,697,101▲9.6% | $131,006,389▲9.5% | $188,977,446▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,693,320▲3.8% | $69,964,558▲4.0% | $119,630,347▲3.0% | $173,511,275▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,897,718▲4.4% | $67,245,279▲3.8% | $116,145,215▲5.0% | $169,054,856▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,817,101▲7.8% | $64,777,711▲9.7% | $110,638,065▲11.2% | $161,274,885▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $64,793,423▼0.9% | $59,058,584▼0.4% | $99,513,991▲1.4% | $146,367,002▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $65,403,681▲6.1% | $59,287,423▲3.6% | $98,094,332▲3.2% | $147,134,166▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $61,670,454 | $57,252,371▲6.8% | $95,026,562▲5.3% | $142,986,368▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,604,020▲8.3% | $90,232,507▲6.7% | $133,787,620▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $49,474,611▼1.2% | $84,543,481▲2.9% | $120,857,777▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,064,420 | $82,150,664 | $116,387,505 | 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: Evelyne Estey — $393,969 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyne Estey | Former Head of School | 40 | $393,969 |
| David Frankenberg | Head of School Since 7/1/2024 | 40 | $378,668 |
| Liz Gale | Deputy Head of School | 40 | $281,942 |
| Larry Kraut | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $263,766 |
| Caroline Baugh | Chief Adv & Ext Relations Officer | 40 | $257,549 |
| Tara Simeonidis | Ls Principal | 40 | $223,695 |
| Josh Budde | Ms Principal | 40 | $221,415 |
| Becky Read | Us Principal | 40 | $214,099 |
| Cathy C Hsu | Controller | 40 | $213,584 |
| Shane Lawson | Teacher | 40 | $193,728 |
| Leanne Stanley-rainbow | Dir. of Educational Technology | 40 | $174,712 |
| Carl Lochrin | Teacher | 40 | $174,177 |
| Carol Chen | Human Resources Director | 40 | $163,385 |
| Matt Fagen | K-12 Tech Cube Director | 40 | $161,595 |
| Amanda Jacob | Dir. of Teaching & Learning | 40 | $157,367 |
| Max Gygax | Chief Financial Officer Since 7/1/24 | 40 | $156,627 |
| Evelyn Chen | Us Associate Principal | 40 | $154,292 |
| Becky Klar | Ls Associate Principal | 40 | $152,365 |
| Rick Rabon | Ls Associate Principal | 40 | $150,804 |
| Allan Bayntun | Teacher | 40 | $150,549 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Quinn Emanuel | Legal Services | $199,546 |
| Resource Group 175 LLC | Admin Searches | $178,000 |
Grants received · $352K total
12 grants to Taipei American School Foundation totaling $352K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $16,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $128,440 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $9,400 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2021 | $33,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $10,360 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2020 | $33,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,056 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,056 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2019 | $61,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2018 | $31,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Taipei American School Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Taipei American School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0255746, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Taipei American School Foundation's EIN?
- Taipei American School Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0255746.
- How much revenue does Taipei American School Foundation report?
- Taipei American School Foundation reported $94,579,181 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Taipei American School Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Taipei American School Foundation spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Taipei American School Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Taipei American School Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Taipei American School Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Taipei American School Foundation's latest Form 990 is $393,969, paid to Evelyne Estey (Former Head of School).
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Data for Taipei American School Foundation (EIN 51-0255746) 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.