Nonprofit · EIN 95-1642398
THACHER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · OJAI, CA 93023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $60,773,804 | $59,364,347 | $1,409,457 | $318,841,293 | $31,053,087 | $287,788,206 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $39,272,711 | $40,695,000 | -$1,422,289 | $306,622,266 | $23,618,794 | $283,003,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,015,573
- Program service revenue
- $19,876,343
- Investment income
- $15,951,876
- Net rental income
- -$118,926
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $39,611
- Other revenue
- -$69,988
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,297,530
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,345,410
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,649,804
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,152,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,968,217
- Accounting fees
- $72,451
- Occupancy
- $2,088,103
- Travel
- $977,477
- Depreciation
- $4,678,520
- Program services (functional)
- $28,837,737
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,749,947
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,776,663
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $306,622,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $318,841,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,053,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $287,788,206
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $111,171,802
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $115,093,040
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $172,695,166
- Gross unrelated business income
- $274,635
- Gross receipts
- $61,082,443
- Employees
- 231
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1924
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hooper | HOS Officer | 60 | $476,723 | $155,418 |
| Jeff Berndt | Director of Advancement | 40 | $436,330 | $144,088 |
| Jim Poulsen | DFO/Assist Trea Officer | 60 | $326,851 | $80,023 |
| Sara Billings | Dir of Develop | 40 | $237,615 | $154,442 |
| Bill McMahon | Director of Admissions | 40 | $247,547 | $74,668 |
| Justin Arnold | Dir People Oper | 40 | $277,355 | $31,454 |
| William Bennett | Dir of Facilities | 40 | $235,205 | $67,449 |
| Tracy Miller | Assist HOS | 40 | $202,136 | $75,285 |
| Carly Rodriquez | Dir Communications | 40 | $170,608 | $88,392 |
| Daniel Sonenshine | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura James | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Awele Okigbo | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Catalina Saenz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Grayson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brailer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Brittingham | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nina de Clercq | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jose Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenn Gudebski | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brisha Howe | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Whitney Livermore | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Munzig | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Ortiz-Morfit | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cathy Parkes | Parent Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Parkes | Parent Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Max Reniers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Janie Richardson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Smallwood | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Meriem Soliman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dermond Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex van Helden | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stefanie Warren | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nat Zilkha | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hooper | Head of School Officer | 60 | $444,230 | $155,418 |
| Jeff Berndt | Director of Advancement | 40 | $451,105 | $144,088 |
| James Poulsen | DFO/Asst Treas Officer | 60 | $321,288 | $80,023 |
| Sara Billings | Dir of Develop | 40 | $217,105 | $154,442 |
| Bill McMahon | Director of Admissions | 40 | $239,598 | $74,668 |
| Justin Arnold | Dir People Oper | 40 | $274,431 | $31,454 |
| Tracy Miller | Assist HOS | 40 | $183,813 | $75,285 |
| Carly Rodriquez | Dir Communications | 40 | $161,291 | $88,392 |
| William Bennett | Dir of Facilities | 40 | $171,236 | $67,449 |
| Daniel Sonenshine | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura James | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Richardson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Catalina Saenz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Grayson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Brittingham | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Estrada | Parent Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Galgon | Parent Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenn Gudebski | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Gudebski | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Newlin Hastings | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lynch | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Milligan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Munzig | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Awele Okigbo | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Ortiz-Morfit | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Reniers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Smallwood | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meriem Soliman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dermond Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandria Van Helden | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wagner | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stefanie Warren | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5025 THACHER RD, OJAI, CA 93023-8304
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jeff Hooper, 5025 Thacher Road, Ojai, CA 93023
- Signed the 990
- Jeff Hooper, Head of School
- Phone
- (805) 640-3200
- Website
- www.thacher.org
Mission
The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school (grades 9-12) serving academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous college preparatory experience. Honor, fairness, kindness and truth are the cornerstones of school life.
Program accomplishments
- Regular Education Program: The philosophy of The Thacher School is rooted in the wisdom and work of its founder, Sherman Day Thacher, who embraced the extraordinary natural venue of his school and sought above all else to train his students in the art of living for their own greatest good and for the good of their fellow citizens. He believed the most worthwhile education combined a vigorous academic life with rugged outdoor activities that engendered self-reliance, concern for others, and fidelity to four principles: honor, fairness, kindness, and truth. The Thacher School recently unveiled a newly transformed Observatory and with the expertise of staff will facilitate educational pathways in astronomy, computer science, robotics and engineering.Expenses $28,648,167 · grants $5,297,530 · revenue $19,869,143
- Sierra Wilderness Program: Golden Trout Camp is an integral part of the wilderness and leadership training at Thacher. The program provides educational experience in health, wellness and wilderness training for disadvantaged youth during the summer months. Additionally, GTC offers an educational experience for alumni and friends of The Thacher School. GTC is a throwback to an earlier time in the Sierra when hunting and fishing camps were common in the high country. Located at 10,200 feet, just south of one of the highest peaks in California, the camp offers access to one of the world's wildest ecosystems.Expenses $189,570 · revenue $7,200
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-1642398
- 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
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $318,841,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,082,443
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $60,773,804 | $59,364,347 | $318,841,293 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $39,272,711 | $40,695,000 | $306,622,266 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,614,948 | $39,788,695 | $297,294,813 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $49,936,576 | $48,527,880 | $304,615,654 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THACHER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of THACHER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THACHER SCHOOL INC is 95-1642398.
- Is THACHER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to THACHER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THACHER 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 THACHER 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 THACHER 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 THACHER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jeff Hooper.
- Who are the officers and directors of THACHER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $476,723 (Jeff Hooper, HOS).
- How much revenue does THACHER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,773,804, expenses of $59,364,347 and total assets of $318,841,293 at year end.
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