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Nonprofit · EIN 43-0911366

WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Financials

$14.4M$13.4M2023$18.5M$14M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$18,504,131$14,028,412$4,475,719$38,137,674$8,945,037$29,192,637
June 30, 2024990$14,364,683$13,385,724$978,959$32,129,507$8,730,323$23,399,184
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,450,542
Program service revenue
$9,939,793
Investment income
$571,768
Net gain from sales of assets
$117,751
Other revenue
$542,028

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$421,000
Other salaries and wages
$6,390,110
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,023,013
Professional fundraising fees
$88,215
Legal fees
$6,248
Accounting fees
$76,389
Occupancy
$1,155,930
Travel
$7,984
Depreciation
$1,513,143
Program services (functional)
$12,069,016
Management and general (functional)
$1,097,877
Fundraising (functional)
$861,519

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,129,507
Total assets, end of year
$38,137,674
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,945,037
Net assets, end of year
$29,192,637
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,369,551
Publicly traded securities
$15,891,762
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,968,482
Net assets with donor restrictions
$12,224,155
Gross receipts
$19,444,845
Employees
198
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
MO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John C CunninghamHead of School
Officer
65$289,453$27,659
Robert KampenDirector of Finance and Operations
Officer
55$133,962$5,766
Kathleen KellyDirector of Development
Highest-paid employee
55$132,047$6,598
Sara RingePrincipal
Highest-paid employee
65$116,418$13,676
Michael RothAthletic Director
Highest-paid employee
55$114,774$5,782
Lisa TroutDirector of Admissions
Highest-paid employee
55$103,844$9,606
Andy BryanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ron FoxChair, Board of Trustees
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jeffrey EvittsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geneen Von KlohaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian ChaoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dave CoopersteinTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Derik KingTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Karen MyersTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Melissa O'ConnorTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul MinoriniTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott RhodesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
John CornTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Shereen FischerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Corey JonesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Lisa LongTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Kris MannenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jessica PortisTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Asim RazaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
David RessnerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John C CunninghamHead of School
Officer
65$293,296$27,120
Ruth GreathousePrincipal
Highest-paid employee
65$177,991$16,832
David LauerDirector of Business & Facilities
Officer
55$117,817$18,872
Michael RothDirector of Athletics
Highest-paid employee
55$111,446$2,807
Matthew DiGiulioMiddle School Director
Highest-paid employee
55$101,011$9,984
Robert KampenAssistant Director of Business & Facilities
Highest-paid employee
55$102,050$4,712
Andy BryanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian ChaoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dave CoopersteinTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
John CornTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tamara Estrill-LettTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ron FoxChair, Board of Trustees
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Corey JonesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Derik KingTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Paul MinoriniTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Karen MyersSecretary, Board of Trustees
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Melissa O'ConnorTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Asim RazaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dave RessnerTreasurer, Board of Trustees
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Scott RhodesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geneen Von KlohaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jeffrey EvittsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kris MannenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
175 S MASON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-8024
In care of
% ROBERT M KAMPEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN C CUNNINGHAM, 175 S Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Signed the 990
Rob Kampen, Director of Finance & Operations
Phone
(314) 434-5141

Mission

A small school community committed to kindness and trust, Whitfield inspires a diverse student body to lead lives of curiosity, integrity, and purpose.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Instruction - Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Located on a 25-acre campus in west St. Louis County, Whitfield's demanding academic program coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 14, Whitfield is able to develop and maintain a community of families who value mutual respect and personal responsibility. At the center of Whitfield's mission is the commitment to character education through the Habits of Mind and Heart curriculum. The habits address six areas of human potential: ethics, scholarship, citizenship, leadership, mindfulness, and cultural competence. For the 2024-2025 school year, 413 students were enrolled.
    Expenses $10,984,621 · revenue $9,748,660
  • Auxiliary Services - includes a luncheon program for 413 students and approximately 85 faculty and staff; a campus store which provides learning materials, snacks, and spirit wear; and administration of student tutoring, transportation, and housing (for international students only) programs. Salaries and taxes for tutoring personnel are reported on lines 5-10 on Part IX as instructed and are not included here.
    Expenses $1,084,395 · revenue $191,133

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-0911366
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,137,674
Income (IRS master file)
$19,444,845

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$18,504,131$14,028,412$38,137,674IRS
990June 2024$14,364,683$13,385,724$32,129,507XML
990June 2023$12,527,279$12,771,366$30,825,145IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-0911366).

Questions about WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC is 43-0911366.
Is WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN C CUNNINGHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,453 (John C Cunningham, Head of School).
How much revenue does WHITFIELD SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,504,131, expenses of $14,028,412 and total assets of $38,137,674 at year end.

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