Nonprofit · EIN 23-1728895
BENCHMARK SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MEDIA, PA 19063
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,643,353 | $10,664,886 | $978,467 | $29,392,386 | $7,831,605 | $21,560,781 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,086,520 | $10,106,288 | $980,232 | $27,661,969 | $2,108,172 | $25,553,797 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,637,679 | $9,883,525 | $2,754,154 | $25,552,461 | $2,076,363 | $23,476,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,476,742
- Program service revenue
- $8,746,787
- Investment income
- $412,274
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $50,821
- Other revenue
- $7,550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,103,511
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $313,241
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,149,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,232,839
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,376
- Accounting fees
- $5,500
- Occupancy
- $880,478
- Travel
- $78,805
- Program services (functional)
- $8,178,822
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,288,210
- Fundraising (functional)
- $197,854
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,661,969
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,392,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,831,605
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,560,781
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,006,119
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,490,353
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,730,252
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $830,529
- Gross receipts
- $11,643,353
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 97
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS HANCOCK | HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $301,582 | $7,572 |
| JOSEPH MCPEAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,650 | $4,441 |
| JOYCE OSTERTAG | CO-HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,150 | $3,334 |
| LATRISHA CHATTIN | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,770 | $3,368 |
| ELEANOR GENSEMER | ASST HEAD OF SCHL FOR ACADEMIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,170 | $3,257 |
| ADAM LEMISCH | DIR OF CHILD & FAMILY SUPP SER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,193 | $3,296 |
| BENJAMIN B ROGERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH SALERNO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE TODD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BOGOSIAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER WEST BULLER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDI CHASE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN DESTEFANO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TURAYA BRYANT KAMAU | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH KINSELLA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROB LAMBERT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNE RICE-BURGESS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREW B ROGERS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA ATTERBURY RYAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PETE VERDI | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMES VINER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR IRENE W GASKINS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR HOWARD R MARCUS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS HANCOCK | HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $289,620 | $7,769 |
| JOSEPH MCPEAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,667 | $5,052 |
| ELEANOR GENSEMER | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,871 | $3,147 |
| ADAM LEMISCH | DIR OF CHILD & FAMILY SUPP SER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,856 | $3,019 |
| ALYCE A CALLISON | DIR OF MARKTG & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,709 | $2,948 |
| ERIC MACDONALD | ASST HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,032 | $3,738 |
| BENJAMIN B ROGERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH SALERNO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE TODD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BOGOSIAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER WEST BULLER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDI CHASE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN DESTEFANO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TURAYA BRYANT KAMAU | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KINSELLA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB LAMBERT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE RICE-BURGESS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW B ROGERS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA ATTERBURY RYAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RYAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE VERDI | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VINER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR IRENE W GASKINS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HOWARD R MARCUS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HANCOCK | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $312,292 | $5,014 |
| SARA LAIRD RETIRED 06302023 | HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,314 | $2,447 |
| ELEANOR GENSEMER | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,895 | $2,222 |
| LOUSIA HENSHEW | DIR OF DEVELOP & PARENT EN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,898 | $2,375 |
| ADAM LEMISCH | DIR OF CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,847 | $2,151 |
| ALYCE A CALLISON | DIR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,731 | $2,112 |
| BENJAMIN B ROGERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDI CHASE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE BRAMLEY CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG COLEMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BERGER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BOGOSIAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BRUNO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BETSY CUNICELLI | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS KEMP JR | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD DESTEFANO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE RICE-BURGESS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROGERS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RYAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE TODD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VINER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WILLIE-LEBRETON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN YERGER | BPA PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR IRENE GASKINS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HOWARD R MARCUS EMERITUS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2107 N PROVIDENCE RD, MEDIA, PA 19063-1841
- In care of
- % DAVID GOLD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID GOLD, 2107 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063
- Signed the 990
- DAVID GOLD, CFO
- Phone
- (610) 565-3741
- Website
- www.benchmarkschool.org
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
BENCHMARK SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO HELPING BRIGHT STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY, OR HAVE YET TO REACH THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE, STRATEGIES, AND KNOWLEDGE TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS, THINKERS, AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS.
Program accomplishments
- FOLLOW-UP DATA OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS DEMONSTRATES THAT BENCHMARK GRADUATES ARE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND LIFE. GRADUATES REPORT THAT THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE BENCHMARK HELPED THEM UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AS LEARNERS, APPROACH TASKS STRATEGICALLY, THINK FLEXIBLY, ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN LEARNING. AT THE HEART OF BENCHMARK'S SUCCESS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING STAFF COMPRISED OF KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO THE EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE SCHOOL. THIS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL'S ENDURING DEDICATION TO INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE.Expenses $8,178,822 · grants $2,103,511 · revenue $8,746,787
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
- 23-1728895
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,392,386
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,643,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,643,353 | $10,664,886 | $29,392,386 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,086,520 | $10,106,288 | $27,661,969 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,637,679 | $9,883,525 | $25,552,461 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,563,762 | $9,414,425 | $22,463,904 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-1728895).
Questions about BENCHMARK SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BENCHMARK SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENCHMARK SCHOOL is 23-1728895.
- Is BENCHMARK SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to BENCHMARK SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENCHMARK SCHOOL 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 BENCHMARK SCHOOL 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 BENCHMARK SCHOOL 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 BENCHMARK SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID GOLD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENCHMARK SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $301,582 (CHRIS HANCOCK, HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX-OFFICIO).
- How much revenue does BENCHMARK SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,643,353, expenses of $10,664,886 and total assets of $29,392,386 at year end.
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