Nonprofit · EIN 54-1115179
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $23,257,471 | $20,317,072 | $2,940,399 | $30,886,462 | $17,533,302 | $13,353,160 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,127,826 | $18,940,100 | $2,187,726 | $27,452,389 | $17,172,724 | $10,279,665 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,642,396
- Program service revenue
- $21,317,849
- Investment income
- $281,397
- Net rental income
- $47,800
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,581
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,971
- Other revenue
- $15,829
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,462,478
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $717,811
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,288,607
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,016,026
- Professional fundraising fees
- $7,000
- Legal fees
- $80,422
- Occupancy
- $639,519
- Depreciation
- $1,097,637
- Program services (functional)
- $16,769,973
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,266,673
- Fundraising (functional)
- $280,426
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,452,389
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,886,462
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,533,302
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,353,160
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,058,261
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,877,202
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,286,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,067,037
- Gross receipts
- $24,478,254
- Employees
- 363
- Volunteers
- 110
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Edwin P Gordon | Head of School Officer | 40 | $409,447 | $55,788 |
| Lisa Singleton | CFO/COO Officer | 40 | $151,599 | $85,800 |
| Kimberly O'Neil | Director of Early Childhood & Primary School Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,117 | $84,078 |
| Brent Hinrichs | MS Division Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,622 | $30,736 |
| Amanda Lewis | Dir of Admissions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,010 | $29,258 |
| Rachel Dunlap | Dir Advancement & Ext Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,420 | $16,960 |
| Jonathan Winebrenner | Dir HR & Strategic Initiatives Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,660 | $10,867 |
| Charles Clancy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie Whittaker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Howard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Griest | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Medina | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Latoya Asia | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Evans | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannette Allen | Trusee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carly Schacknies | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Gibson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Harris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allyson Judge | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Chang | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Selvin Akkus-Clemens | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Cheryl Vance | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Scott Lobel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Caroline Kane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Edwin P Gordon | Head of School Officer | 40 | $393,050 | $53,750 |
| Lisa Singleton | CFO/COO Officer | 40 | $142,799 | $79,480 |
| John o'Neil | Dir of Summer Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,603 | $62,104 |
| Brent Hinrichs | MS Division Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,230 | $29,551 |
| Kimberly O'Neil | ECP Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,911 | $28,283 |
| Jonathan Winebrenner | Dir HR & Strategic Initiatives Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,162 | $8,359 |
| John J Cavanaugh | Educator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,283 | $11,468 |
| Charles Clancy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Tato | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Devers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Devers-Basileo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Howard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Lobel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Medina | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Devers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Latoya Asia | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Selvin Akkus-Clemens | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Allen | Trusee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Kane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vera Zolotarskaya | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Evans | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie Whittaker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Vance | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Griest | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3229 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042-4311
- In care of
- % TINA COLE/ANN DAILEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Edwin P Gordon, 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
- Signed the 990
- Lisa Singleton, CFO/COO
- Phone
- (703) 533-9711
- Website
- www.congressionalschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Hozik & Company PLC
Mission
We provide an inspirational and challenging student-centered educational experience within our diverse and supportive community where children (Pre K-8th grade) question, collaborate, create, and lead.
Program accomplishments
- Operation of a private school for infants through 8th grade, serving over 480 students.Expenses $12,887,506 · grants $1,462,478 · revenue $16,169,486
- Summer programs - supervised activities associated with summer camp - swimming, crafts, field trips, etc.Expenses $2,864,755 · revenue $3,949,485
- Before and after school care - extended hours to provide students with supervised actitivies until the parents arrive to pick up the students(s).Expenses $408,495 · revenue $706,250
- Auxilary services - admissions and marketing and transportation.Expenses $609,217 · revenue $492,628
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1115179
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,886,462
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,478,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $23,257,471 | $20,317,072 | $30,886,462 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $21,127,826 | $18,940,100 | $27,452,389 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $20,165,347 | $17,957,038 | $24,386,311 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $18,184,082 | $16,995,798 | $21,870,095 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 54-1115179).
Questions about CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC is 54-1115179.
- Is CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONGRESSIONAL 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 CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Dr Edwin P Gordon.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $409,447 (Dr Edwin P Gordon, Head of School).
- How much revenue does CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,257,471, expenses of $20,317,072 and total assets of $30,886,462 at year end.
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