The Baylor School
81% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Baylor School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered in 1935, with $67,427,171 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37405 EIN 62-0126365 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$67.4M
▲ 30.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$54.2M
Net assets
$227.8M
Employees
627
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 rating81% to programs · $11 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 Baylor School: 81% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · +20% 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 Baylor School: 50 mo reserves · +20% 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 Baylor 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 The Baylor School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The baylor school is a co-educational day and boarding college preparatory institution.
What they do
When the covid-19 pandemic hit north america in march 2020, the school found itself in a unique position to aid in the fight against the spread of the disease. the school's research lab had equipment on hand to perform covid-19 tests. the school volunteered the lab's equipment and services to hamilton county for emergency testing from march to june 2020. during this time, the school processed over 14,000 tests for the county, at no cost to the citizens. when the contract period with the county ceased, on june 20, 2020, the school began partnering with other local nonprofits and small businesses to perform tests in a more timely manner than other labs provided. these operations ceased on june 30, 2021 and the school has no plans to pursue such services in the future.
Contact & location
- Address
- 171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.9M (FY2013) to $67.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $45.1MNet assets $227.8M
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$272.9M
Total liabilities
$45.1M
Net assets
$227.8M
Salaries & benefits
$23.9M
44% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,427,171▲30.9% | $54,241,934▲6.8% | $227,773,293▲8.4% | $272,882,543▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,496,426▼10.6% | $50,788,829▲6.6% | $210,084,457▲5.5% | $249,622,163▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,605,493▲20.8% | $47,640,147▲0.3% | $199,193,924▼13.3% | $238,717,133▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,683,171▲9.6% | $47,482,885▲8.1% | $229,756,399▲22.0% | $270,105,763▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,488,747▼15.8% | $43,941,792▼1.5% | $188,388,103▼2.1% | $226,381,711▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,667,508▲3.2% | $44,611,075▲3.7% | $192,432,552▲2.0% | $231,197,428▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,065,436▲15.0% | $43,030,259▲2.0% | $188,640,271▲6.7% | $226,882,147▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,523,415▼4.1% | $42,166,863▲3.2% | $176,842,390▲7.6% | $213,089,661▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,389,058▼20.9% | $40,846,943▲5.6% | $164,406,293▼7.8% | $212,674,043▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $57,356,506▲47.6% | $38,676,320▲6.3% | $178,349,042▲9.7% | $222,576,591▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,860,721 | $36,395,845▲3.1% | $162,646,812▲19.1% | $197,730,762▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,285,867▼0.8% | $136,545,746▲7.4% | $167,391,587▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $35,555,477▲5.3% | $127,161,130▼3.2% | $158,296,623▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,774,550 | $131,406,835 | $165,547,347 | 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: Chris Angel — $748,249 (1.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Angel | Head of School | 40 | $748,249 |
| Dallas W Joseph Jr | Treasurer & Cfo | 40 | $351,402 |
| Shaw Wilson | Assistant Head of School | 40 | $192,285 |
| Erik Kimrey | Head Football Coach | 40 | $165,207 |
| Donald Curtis | Physical Plant Director | 40 | $157,523 |
| Mark Price | Athletic Director | 40 | $155,501 |
| William Montgomery | Dean of Faculty | 40 | $150,621 |
| Willis Murdock III | Director of Financial Aid | 40 | $149,919 |
| Matt Lewis | Planned and Major Gift Officer | 40 | $146,474 |
| Scotty Smith | Head of Residential Life | 40 | $140,736 |
| Barbara Kennedy | Director of External Affairs | 40 | $134,425 |
| Austin Clark | Assistant Dean of Upper School | 40 | $129,681 |
| Sarah Ross | Controller | 40 | $124,791 |
| Alexander Guerry III | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alexis G Bogo | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Allison Edgmon Cromie | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ben Fischer | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Benjamin P Brown | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bob Bullard | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brooke Moore | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Construction Co Inc | Construction Services | $4,035,134 |
| Sodexo | Food Services | $2,670,296 |
| Tiaa-cref Trust Company Fsb | Financial Services | $2,501,428 |
| Mountain City Landscape | Landscaping & Custodial | $1,706,248 |
| Tri-state Roofing Contractors LLC | Construction Services | $1,148,771 |
Grants received · $4.4M total
100 grants to The Baylor School totaling $4.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Education; daf funded | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,271 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the annual fund (jim gifford '63) | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $6,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,166 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,108 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $707,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $237,410 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $72,401 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2023 | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Education; daf funded | 2023 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Baylor School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Baylor School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0126365, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Baylor School's EIN?
- The Baylor School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0126365.
- How much revenue does The Baylor School report?
- The Baylor School reported $67,427,171 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Baylor School's spending goes to programs?
- The Baylor School spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Baylor School have?
- CharityIndex grades The Baylor School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Baylor School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Baylor School's latest Form 990 is $748,249, paid to Chris Angel (Head of School).
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Data for The Baylor School (EIN 62-0126365) 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.