Nonprofit · EIN 43-0829718
FORSYTH SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,267,888 | $11,324,135 | $1,943,753 | $30,609,139 | $13,587,329 | $17,021,810 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,701,027 | $10,656,448 | $44,579 | $26,358,519 | $11,881,132 | $14,477,387 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,344,911 | $10,520,048 | -$175,137 | $25,750,002 | $12,092,671 | $13,657,331 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,088,160
- Program service revenue
- $10,519,748
- Investment income
- $601,938
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $312,682
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,877
- Net income from gaming
- $39,165
- Other revenue
- $58,042
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,090,208
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $566,542
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,412,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,594,664
- Professional fundraising fees
- $99,500
- Legal fees
- $4,430
- Accounting fees
- $30,188
- Occupancy
- $420,759
- Depreciation
- $526,485
- Program services (functional)
- $9,354,941
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,339,807
- Fundraising (functional)
- $629,387
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,358,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,609,139
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,587,329
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,021,810
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,671,951
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,398,865
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,404,460
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,617,350
- Gross receipts
- $13,644,936
- Employees
- 195
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTLER JR | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $275,303 | $65,106 |
| ELIZABETH MCDONALD | ASSIST. HEAD OF SCHOOL, FIN & OPS Officer | 45 | $143,288 | $15,348 |
| MICHAEL MITCHELL | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 45 | $116,610 | $10,433 |
| STEPHANIE TEACHOUT | UPPER DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $109,341 | $14,234 |
| JASON HOOPER | LOWER DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,650 | $10,526 |
| JANAE' ALFRED | DIR., COMMUNITY, CULTURE & STRAT. Highest-paid employee | 45 | $106,264 | $13,880 |
| DEANN POMATTO | DIR., ADMN & ENROLLMENT MGMT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $101,623 | $17,333 |
| ABIGAIL GEORGE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER SIMPSON | SECRETARY/TRUSTEES CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HIGHTOWER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAIER | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BOROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER/PLANT & LAND CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE DUGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE FORSYTH | BOARD MEMBER/DEV. CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM FROEHLICH | BOARD MEMBER/FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JON GIOKAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN HASEK | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIZ HUSTEDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOPIE JERNAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YIN LAM NICOLE LEE-JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONT LEVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PURVI MANIAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW SCHLICHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERMAL SEWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AJLA TANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNA TEGETHOFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON THEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RETTA TUSSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADIA WINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTLER JR | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $255,233 | $62,875 |
| ELIZABETH MCDONALD | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 45 | $125,485 | $15,144 |
| MICHAEL MITCHELL | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 45 | $111,210 | $18,561 |
| JASON HOOPER | LOWER DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $106,510 | $16,068 |
| STEPHANIE TEACHOUT | UPPER DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $106,437 | $13,283 |
| ABIGAIL GEORGE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TYMESHA BUCKNER-DOYBNES | SECRETARY/TRUST. CO-CHAIR (THRU 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HIGHTOWER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAIER | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BOROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER/PLANT & LAND CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE FORSYTH | BOARD MEMBER/DEV. CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM FROEHLICH | CHAIR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GIOKAS | BOARD MEMBER/FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY GUFFEY | BOARD MEMBER/DEV. CHAIR (THRU 2/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN HASEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPIE JERNAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONT LEVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEYDA NAMAZIE-KUMMER | BOARD MEMBER/S.P. CHAIR (THRU 6/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER RYNASIEWISZ | BOARD MEMBER/P&L CO-CHAIR (THRU 6/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SCHLICHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER/TRUSTEES CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADIA WINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTLER JR | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $274,097 | $56,395 |
| ELIZABETH MCDONALD | DIR. BUSINESS AFFAIRS Officer | 45 | $120,256 | $14,531 |
| JASON HOOPER | LOWER DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $110,249 | $14,320 |
| MICHAEL MITCHELL | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 45 | $105,565 | $18,668 |
| MILLICENT DOHR | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $105,220 | $5,248 |
| JON GOIKAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TYMESHA BUCKNER-DOYBNES | SECRETARY/CHAIR OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL GEORGE | TREASURER/CHAIR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAIER | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI&B Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BOROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM FROEHLICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY GUFFEY | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR DEVELPOMENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN HASEK | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HIGHTOWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONT LEVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL MARTINEZ THRU 623 | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR STRATEGIC PLANNING Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEYDA NAMAZIE-KUMMER | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR STRATEGIC PLANNING Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER RYNASIEWISZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADIA WINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR DEI&B Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6235 WYDOWN BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105-2306
- In care of
- % FORS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT BUTLER JR, 6235 WYDOWN BOULEVARD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH MCDONALD, ASSIST. HOS, FIN & OPS
- Phone
- (314) 726-4542
- Website
- FORSYTHSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
FORSYTH SCHOOL FOSTERS A SPIRIT OF CURIOSITY AND JOY, EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO PURSUE CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE.
Program accomplishments
- FORSYTH SCHOOL IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 THROUGH GRADE 6. AT FORSYTH, OUR TALENTED AND CARING FACULTY ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND QUESTION, ENABLING THEM TO LEARN DEEPLY. EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE IDENTITY IS KNOWN, CELEBRATED, AND NURTURED BY OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. THE RESULTS ARE PROFOUND: CHILDREN TAKE RISKS, PURSUE CHALLENGES, AND FIND JOY IN LEARNING. THE "FORSYTH EXPERIENCE" IS ENRICHED BY THE SCHOOL'S UNIQUE CAMPUS, LOCATION, AND COMMITMENT TO THE NATURAL WORLD.FORSYTH PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 394 CHILDREN IN 2024/2025.Expenses $9,354,941 · grants $1,090,208 · revenue $10,519,748
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
- 43-0829718
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,609,139
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,644,936
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,267,888 | $11,324,135 | $30,609,139 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,701,027 | $10,656,448 | $26,358,519 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,344,911 | $10,520,048 | $25,750,002 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,065,125 | $9,756,070 | $24,528,812 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 43-0829718).
Questions about FORSYTH SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of FORSYTH SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORSYTH SCHOOL INC is 43-0829718.
- Is FORSYTH SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to FORSYTH SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORSYTH 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 FORSYTH 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 FORSYTH 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 FORSYTH SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT BUTLER JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORSYTH SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $275,303 (ROBERT BUTLER JR, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does FORSYTH SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,267,888, expenses of $11,324,135 and total assets of $30,609,139 at year end.
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