2025-07-14T14:24:56-05:00 2024-08-31 541342298 Kositzka Wicks and Company 5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250 Alexandria VA 22312 990 2023-09-01 541055578 Pinecrest School Inc PINE 7033543446 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale VA 22003 Darren Holgate Head of School 7033543446 2025-07-14 1 1 Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA P01379267 7036422700 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Darren Holgate 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale VA 22003 1947305 0 X http://pinecrestschool.org/ X 1957 VA Pinecrest School is committed to providing a positive social and emotional environment for students. The School provides an atmosphere that bolsters self-confidence and equips its students with the cognitive skills necessary to undertake and succeed in rigorous academic pursuits throughout their lives. It strives to reinforce basic values such as honesty, integrity, respect for others, and an appreciation for diversity. 10 9 32 15 0 0 57843 42951 1806796 1836831 29404 56599 1506 546 1895549 1936927 0 0 0 0 1025289 1084858 0 0 11738 605676 722900 1630965 1807758 264584 129169 5923012 5967771 3735697 3651287 2187315 2316484 X Family involvement in the Pinecrest educational experience, low student-teacher ratios, caring and committed teachers, and a cohesive school community combined with a rigorous educational program to foster the development in students of high self-esteem and independence. Our ability to meet the individual needs of children, in close consultation with their parents, enables each student to grow academically, socially, and emotionally at his or her own pace within a nurturing and supportive educational environment. 0 0 1363199 1837377 Academic Vision: Pinecrest School strives to foster curiosity and confidence in our students. We provide a solid foundation in core academic subjects, while also endeavoring to cultivate in our students a sense of caring for the world around them and an evolving understanding of how they can make positive contributions in our community and beyond. Pinecrest School is a safe place. By design, learning at Pinecrest is active and hands-on, holistic and nurturing, flexible and creative, meaningful and engaging, differentiated yet collaborative, and equally focused on academic growth and social/emotional growth. Students at Pinecrest School develop strong academic skills and a strong sense of self. They problem solve, think critically, and communicate clearly. They take pride in their work and are developing integrity. They are respectful, responsible, and mindful. They can work effectively independently and with others. Pinecrest School students are emerging as leaders and lifelong learners. Mindfulness: A key element of the school's prioritization of social/emotional growth is its focus on mindfulness. Mindfulness is incorporated into all classes through a mindfulness time block in the classroom schedule. Additionally, Pinecrest students participate in a yoga class once a week. Mindfulness is also engrained in the social-emotional learning curriculum and has been a regular part of the school culture for several years. All of our teachers have participated in mindfulness professional training. Diverse Community: Pinecrest School is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and equitable community that values the diverse identities of our students, families, and faculty. The school strives to reinforce basic values such as honesty, integrity, respect for others and an appreciation for diversity. We prioritize community and pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive community. Pinecrest School admits students of any sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school. Public Recognition: The school has received numerous awards and recognition over the years including Best Preschool, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2021; Best STEM Program, Washington Family Magazine, 2021; Best Private Elementary School, Washington Family Magazine, 2019; and Best Summer Camp, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2017-2022, and more. Pinecrest School has been featured in Northern Virginia Magazine in print and online, in The Washington Post Kids Post in print and online, by Kiwanis International in print and video, on the Washington Technology blog, on the Annandale Today website, and more.Accreditation: Pinecrest School is fully accredited by Cognia/AdvancED (formerly the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on School Improvement - SACS CASI). At the time of the last re-accreditation assessment, AdvancED provided the Index of Education Quality (IEQ) score as a holistic measure of overall performance based on a comprehensive set of standards and review criteria. A formative tool for improvement, it identified areas of success as well as areas in need of focus. The IEQ was comprised of the Standards Diagnostic ratings from the three domains: Leadership Capacity, Learning Capacity, and Resource Capacity. On the last re-accreditation assessment of Pinecrest School (2018-19 school year), the school achieved an IEQ score of 349.00! At the time, the average score of schools evaluated for Cognia/AdvancED accreditation in the last five years was 278.34 - 283.33, and Cognia/AdvancED accredited 36,000 public and private schools across the United States and 70 countries. Comments from the visiting team's Review Narrative include: "Pinecrest School presented as an exceptional continuous improvement learning school" / "There were consistent observations and evidenceto confirm the security, visibility, supervision, and management of a strong learning environment." / "It was evident through a variety of evidence and observations that the school provides intentional opportunities for student-centered supportive learning experiences where all students were considered special individuals with unique gifts all their own." / "Through observations, children and adults interacted with mutual respect and a sense of community that permeated the school environment. Cooperation and peer collaborative interactions were fostered and prized as students progressed through their day." / "Examples of academic rigor were part of several [classroom] observations. Other classroom observations indicated students were consistently challenged with higher order thinking tasks and required to explain their thinking and work." The school engages in the re-accreditation process every five years. COVID Response: The school swiftly and effectively moved to online learning in April 2020 when, by order of the Virginia Governor, all schools closed for in-person learning in March 2020. Pinecrest School re-opened for in-person learning 5 days/week in August 2020 for the 2020-21 school year (when the majority of schools around the country were learning virtually) and has remained open in person 5 days/week to date. Pinecrest School successfully navigated uncertain and unprecedented times with confidence, ease, and most notably a consistent focus on the health and safety of its students, staff, and overall school community. Pinecrest School created multiple iterations of COVID-19 policies in line with updates issued from the local health department and CDC guidelines. From August 2020 until contract tracing was stopped by the health department in February 2022, the school experienced only 2 student/staff COVID-19 cases with no transmission in either case. 1363199 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 X The Organization 7033543446 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale VA 22003 Simone Hanley Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cindy Arnn Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Wakeman Community director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Smith Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Meg Pugh Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Donahoe Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Kelleher Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Manisha Bhaskar Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren McCollum Community director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Akers Community director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melanie McNulty Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Rumpp Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Kchao Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 April Kreller Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Maureen Frank Parent director at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole McDermott Head of School 50.00 X 68424 0 10210 Darren Holgate Head of School 50.00 X 68850 0 2330 137274 0 12540 0 0 0 0 0 24094 18857 42951 Tuition 900099 1386945 1386945 Fees 900099 283907 283907 Camps 900099 165979 165979 1836831 56599 56599 10378 24094 10378 0 Miscellaneous 900099 546 546 546 1936927 1837377 0 56599 162520 96990 58486 7044 810126 727514 82594 18 25064 21313 3492 259 14758 12588 1970 200 72390 61532 10134 724 54535 54535 17800 17800 63739 63739 10408 10408 8339 8339 30870 26239 4322 309 148464 126194 20785 1485 149779 127312 20969 1498 20055 17046 2808 201 Repairs and maintenance 137680 137680 Classroom materials & s 36566 36566 Professional developmen 14013 14013 Accreditation 10053 10053 20599 13761 6838 1807758 1363199 432821 11738 137962 180432 1583060 1674187 1574 12704 35774 40316 5481552 1496163 4085803 3985389 78839 74743 5923012 5967771 36777 78229 256467 243265 3296798 3188510 145655 141283 3735697 3651287 X 2187315 2316484 2187315 2316484 5923012 5967771 129169 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 95000 95000 5288700 1398311 3890389 97852 97852 0 3985389 Economic Injury Disaster Loan 141283 141283 X 1936927 0 1936927 0 1936927 1807758 0 1807758 0 1807758 Part X, Line 2: Pinecrest School, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax as a nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as an organization other than a private foundation. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the School's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no liability for unrelated business income for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023. Pinecrest School, Inc. is subject to taxation in the U.S. and a small number of state and local jurisdictions. The material jurisdictions subject to potential examination by taxing authorities include the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of any future examinations of open tax years will have a material impact on the organization's results of operations. Tax years that remain subject to examination by the IRS are the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 through August 31, 2024. 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Community handbook is available on website, and is provided in hard copy to all newly enrolled students. Schedule E, Part I, Line 4 The school has a racially nondiscriminatory policy. The racial compensation of the faculty and administration is not tracked. Annual Auction 12060 8706 3354 3354 Piza Friday 12346 6413 5933 5933 3 9699 9253 446 446 34105 24372 9733 9733 9733 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Members of the School are the parents of current students, and current staff. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Parents of current students elect the Board of Directors Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Any decisions of the Governing Board affecting policy are voted on by the Members. Two-thirds vote is required for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b No separate minutes kept for Committees to act on behalf of the Governing Board. Their actions are reported to the Governing Board and included in the minutes of the Governing Board, as appropriate. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the Governing Board who review and approve the Form 990 for filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, Board members must read the conflict of interest policy, disclose any conflicts, and sign a statement of affirmation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Chair of the Board performs an annual review of the Head of School's performance and determines the compensation amount with input from the Executive Committee. Other employees are reviewed by the Head of School, who determines annual compensation. Compensation increases are based on annual budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Community Handbook is available upon website. All other governing documents and Form 990 are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Community Handbook is available upon website. All other governing documents and Form 990 are available upon request. Part XII Line 2C There were no changes made during the tax year.