2026-07-14T14:02:15-05:00 2025-08-31 541342298 Kositzka Wicks and Company 5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250 Alexandria VA 22312 990 2024-09-01 541055578 Pinecrest School Inc PINE 7033543446 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale VA 22003 Darren Holgate Head of School 7033543446 2026-07-13 1 1 Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA P01379267 7036422700 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Darren Holgate 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale VA 22003 2342940 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 34 0 0 0 42951 45611 1836831 2232927 56599 53399 546 603 1936927 2332540 0 0 0 0 1084858 1249058 0 0 12635 722900 748714 1807758 1997772 129169 334768 5967771 5903164 3651287 3251912 2316484 2651252 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 1557309 2233530 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. 1557309 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 34 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 0 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-larg 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-larg 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Akers Community director at-larg 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 Darren Holgate Head of School 50.00 X 129222 0 21192 129222 0 21192 1 0 1 0 0 33289 12322 2930 45611 Tuition 900099 1729117 1729117 Fees 900099 298587 298587 Camps 900099 205223 205223 2232927 54849 54849 1450 -1450 -1450 -1450 8950 33289 8950 0 Miscellaneous 900099 603 603 603 2332540 2233530 0 53399 150414 127776 21192 1446 958323 810390 141560 6373 27656 23408 4047 201 33015 27945 4831 239 79650 67702 11151 797 20998 20998 23532 23532 64473 64473 14143 14143 15663 15663 32001 27201 4480 320 143861 122282 20140 1439 154463 131293 21625 1545 27513 23386 3852 275 Repairs and maintenance 127695 127695 Classroom materials & s 73436 73436 Accreditation 15849 15849 Summer camp - non-payro 13179 13179 21908 13326 8582 1997772 1557309 427828 12635 180432 292181 1674187 1341441 12704 10924 40316 72898 5739296 1624223 3985389 4115073 74743 70647 5967771 5903164 78229 35247 243265 3500 3188510 3075077 141283 138088 3651287 3251912 X 2316484 2651252 2316484 2651252 5967771 5903164 334768 0 X X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 95000 95000 5541558 1521485 4020073 102738 102738 0 4115073 Economic Injury Disaster Loan 138088 138088 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 13240 10102 3138 3138 Pizza Friday 15382 10043 5339 4497 5 11034 10614 420 419 39656 30759 8897 8054 8054 843 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Darren Holgate Head of School 129222 0 0 0 0 0 4495 0 16697 0 150414 0 0 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 Head of School for approval and presented to the full board after 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.