Bush School is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bush School employed 282 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bush School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Bush School generated $33.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SPARK IN STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND TALENTS A PASSION FOR LEARNING, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUSH SCHOOL PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION TO 695 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. BUSH PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, FOCUSING ON DIRECT EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATION, AND CONTRIBUTION TO OUR LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE BUSH SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, THE NORTHWEST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
AUXILIARY PROGRAM REVENUE INCLUDES INCOME FROM OUR EXTENDED DAY AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOOD SERVICE. AUXILIARY EXPENSES ARE FOR THE SAME PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Percy Abram Head Of School | Officer | 45 | $462,739 |
Robin Bentley Assis. Head Of Finance & Oper. | Officer | 45 | $200,725 |
Polly Fredlund Director Of Enrollment Mgmt | 45 | $180,675 | |
Sharon Hurt Director Of Development | 45 | $172,732 | |
Shawna Skjonsberg-Fotopoulos Director Of Human Resources | 45 | $143,250 | |
James Franklin V Thru 123120 Director Of Middle School | Officer | 45 | $143,116 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Exxcel Pacific Inc Education Masterplan | 6/29/21 | $4,817,443 |
Us Bank Credit Card Provider | 6/29/21 | $464,635 |
Shks Architects Architect | 6/29/21 | $411,836 |
Mithunpier 56 Architects | 6/29/21 | $699,543 |
Bloom Projects Llc Project Management | 6/29/21 | $388,164 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $508,163 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,992,177 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $953,351 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,500,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,646,162 |
Investment income | $486,581 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,446,152 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$27,426 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,051,809 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,328,565 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $900,347 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182,126 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,490,593 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $46,217 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $42,728 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,316,790 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $382,572 |
Total functional expenses | $25,476,072 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,429,870 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,826,513 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,144,593 |
Accounts receivable, net | $230,811 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $428,262 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,845,652 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,972,853 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $78,878,554 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,849,709 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,850,532 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $3,807,188 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $70,702 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $271,691 |
Total liabilities | $13,849,822 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,778,542 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,250,190 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $78,878,554 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Bush School has recieved totaling $1,153,975.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: NEW UPPER SCHOOL BUILDING | $500,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $289,453 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $148,300 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $56,000 |
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CELEBRATE BUSH 2021 | $30,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND; TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO SUPPORT 2021 AUCTION RAISE THE PADDLE FOR FINANCIAL AID; IN GENERAL SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 | $29,000 |
Beg. Balance | $21,558,257 |
Earnings | $4,712,153 |
Net Contributions | $313,407 |
Ending Balance | $26,583,817 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lakeside School Seattle, WA | $394,164,521 | $65,054,128 |
Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | $84,016,930 | $34,455,336 |
Annie Wright Schools Tacoma, WA | $86,822,047 | $28,900,199 |
Bush School Seattle, WA | $78,878,554 | $33,051,809 |
The Northwest School Of The Arts Humanities And Environment Seattle, WA | $79,999,966 | $22,972,982 |
University Preparatory Academy Seattle, WA | $104,232,720 | $29,101,265 |
Bear Creek School Redmond, WA | $66,422,507 | $24,721,144 |
Eastside Preparatory School Kirkland, WA | $91,598,705 | $24,415,326 |
Southern Oregon Child And Family Council Inc Central Point, OR | $12,815,042 | $21,527,920 |
Charles Wright Academy Tacoma, WA | $63,747,007 | $20,214,757 |
Oregonians For Online Education Inc Scio, OR | $4,402,348 | $19,081,202 |
Head Start Of Lane County Springfield, OR | $2,527,429 | $16,579,600 |