The Awty International School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
91% goes to programs $67 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Awty International School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1973, with $66,797,170 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
7455 Awty School Ln, Houston, TX, 77055 EIN 23-7258712 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$66.8M
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$64.3M
Net assets
$123.9M
Employees
538
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 rating91% 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 The Awty International School: 91% to programs · $67 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 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 The Awty International School: 23 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 The Awty International School: 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 The Awty International School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The awty international school is a world-class international school, on a welcoming campus, with a unique school spirit, which challenges and inspires all of our students to achieve their ultimate potential.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.7M (FY2013) to $66.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $112.0MNet assets $123.9M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$235.9M
Total liabilities
$112.0M
Net assets
$123.9M
Salaries & benefits
$40.5M
63% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,797,170▲3.2% | $64,329,489▲10.1% | $123,944,612▲5.8% | $235,901,283▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,739,680▲3.5% | $58,451,971▲9.2% | $117,102,585▲6.6% | $228,774,916▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,520,803▲8.1% | $53,539,957▲12.6% | $109,841,461▲7.2% | $215,959,111▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,840,310▲2.3% | $47,538,655▲1.3% | $102,482,560▲13.1% | $207,829,354▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,523,234▲1.9% | $46,932,445▲1.7% | $90,599,071▲15.6% | $189,746,165▲46.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,456,375▲15.5% | $46,168,378▲4.4% | $78,404,629▲13.9% | $129,267,462▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,998,308▲11.4% | $44,204,851▲11.0% | $68,849,128▲5.9% | $118,092,139▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,095,016▲1.9% | $39,821,121▲7.3% | $64,988,099▲5.5% | $110,180,371▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,284,603▲7.2% | $37,116,635▲5.9% | $61,613,410▲9.1% | $98,581,751▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,448,360▲4.5% | $35,036,928▲6.2% | $56,490,950▲8.4% | $94,809,790▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,749,828 | $32,987,926▲7.8% | $52,128,585▲11.0% | $84,639,747▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,596,909▲18.7% | $46,963,586▲7.4% | $76,655,340▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,771,884▲6.7% | $43,736,290▲21.3% | $75,163,955▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,162,343▲5.0% | $36,043,044▲8.8% | $54,708,281▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,008,536 | $33,124,052 | $41,441,960 | 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: Lisa Darling — $459,765 (0.71% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Darling | Former Head of School | 40 | $459,765 |
| John Murphy | Cfo | 40 | $320,798 |
| Pierre Puget | Proviseur | 40 | $293,495 |
| Heather Beck | Head of School | 40 | $275,607 |
| Thomas Oden | Secondary Head | 40 | $253,580 |
| Erika Kling | Senior Philanthropic Advisor | 40 | $203,938 |
| Don Davis | Director of Facilities | 40 | $182,839 |
| Tim Long | Lower School Head | 40 | $177,321 |
| Lindsay Youngdahl | Athletic Director | 40 | $153,717 |
| Lauren Linn | Acting Director of Advancement | 40 | $153,344 |
| Chris Wozniak | It Director | 40 | $146,433 |
| Claudia Contreras | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel Ogbonna | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eimear Bonner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gavin Rennick | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Glen Gonzalez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harry Yan | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jake Gopinath | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jay Watkins | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Johanne Gatto | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| David E Harvey Builders Inc | Construction | $7,950,510 |
| Sage Dining Services Inc | Cafeteria Services | $2,327,813 |
| Afc Corp Transportation | Bus Services | $679,186 |
| Lake Flato Architects | Architect Services | $445,984 |
| Maintenance of Houston Inc | Cleaning Services | $402,372 |
Grants received · $2.6M total
38 grants to The Awty International School totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,721 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,325 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,741 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $212,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,879 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $29,183 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $250,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $177,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $29,454 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $27,562 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,134 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $253,300 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $100,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Awty International School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Awty International School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7258712, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Awty International School's EIN?
- The Awty International School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7258712.
- How much revenue does The Awty International School report?
- The Awty International School reported $66,797,170 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Awty International School's spending goes to programs?
- The Awty International School spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Awty International School have?
- CharityIndex grades The Awty International School B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Awty International School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Awty International School's latest Form 990 is $459,765, paid to Lisa Darling (Former Head of School).
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Data for The Awty International School (EIN 23-7258712) 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.