Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by WINSTON SCHOOL.

Totals

Total revenue: $5,848,382
Total expenses: $7,003,786
Contributions and grants received: $462,489
Grants paid: $919,783
Program service revenue: $5,231,521
Investment income: $22,055
Other revenue: $132,317
Total assets, end of year: $15,171,656
Total liabilities, end of year: $1,609,395
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $13,562,261
Program services expenses (Part IX): $5,329,947
Management and general expenses: $1,592,783
Fundraising expenses: $81,056
Program service expenses (Part III): $5,329,947

Program services were 76.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1c · Fundraising events

$41,314
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$421,175
2a · Program service revenue: TUITION & FEES

total $5,134,876 · related or exempt $5,134,876
2b · Program service revenue: OTHER ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

total $96,645 · related or exempt $96,645
2f · All other program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
3 · Investment income

total $21,837 · excluded $21,837
6a · Gross rents

real property $71,384
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $71,384 · personal property $0
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $71,384 · excluded $71,384
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $2,017,973
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $2,017,755
7c · Gain or loss

securities $218 · other assets $0
7d · Net gain or loss

total $218 · excluded $218
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$77,861
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$41,314
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$22,403
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $55,458 · excluded $55,458
9a · Gaming: gross income

$5,475
9b · Gaming: direct expenses

$0
9c · Net income from gaming

total $5,475 · excluded $5,475
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$0
10b · Cost of goods sold

$0
11d · All other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11e · Other revenue, total

$0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

total $0 · program services $0
2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $919,783 · program services $919,783
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

total $0 · program services $0
4 · Benefits paid to or for members

total $0 · program services $0
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $368,842 · program services $116,295 · management and general $240,917 · fundraising $11,630
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $3,223,272 · program services $2,333,625 · management and general $844,728 · fundraising $44,919
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $2,474 · program services $2,474
9 · Other employee benefits

total $273,905 · program services $163,586 · management and general $104,745 · fundraising $5,574
10 · Payroll taxes

total $256,251 · program services $175,505 · management and general $76,748 · fundraising $3,998
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $42,205 · program services $0 · management and general $42,205 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $0 · fundraising $0
11f · Fees: investment management

total $21,837 · program services $0 · management and general $21,837 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $23,637 · program services $16,310 · management and general $7,209 · fundraising $118
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $48,665 · program services $0 · management and general $48,665 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $62,715 · program services $43,273 · management and general $19,128 · fundraising $314
14 · Information technology

total $113,780 · program services $102,402 · management and general $10,240 · fundraising $1,138
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $189,392 · program services $130,680 · management and general $57,765 · fundraising $947
17 · Travel

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $8,348 · program services $5,760 · management and general $2,546 · fundraising $42
20 · Interest

total $16,796 · program services $11,589 · management and general $5,123 · fundraising $84
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $517,498 · program services $491,623 · management and general $24,840 · fundraising $1,035
23 · Insurance

total $148,694 · program services $138,286 · management and general $10,111 · fundraising $297
24a · Other expenses: Food Costs

total $349,162 · program services $313,163 · management and general $34,183 · fundraising $1,816
24b · Other expenses: Instructional Programs

total $278,029 · program services $278,029
24c · Other expenses: Employment Expenses

total $4,984 · program services $3,439 · management and general $1,520 · fundraising $25
24d · Other expenses: Bad Debt

total $3,088 · management and general $3,088
24e · All other expenses

total $130,429 · program services $84,125 · management and general $37,185 · fundraising $9,119

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $72,027 · end of year $31,209
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $25,883 · end of year $481,555
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $548,000 · end of year $517,699
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $10,152 · end of year $8,384
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $42,868 · end of year $63,636
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$16,238,469
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$9,272,821
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $7,261,098 · end of year $6,965,648
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $7,279,927 · end of year $7,036,044
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $55,062 · end of year $67,481
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $413,726 · end of year $433,325
18 · Grants payable

end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $886,127 · end of year $1,108,589
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

end of year $0
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $55,062 · end of year $67,481
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $6,271,911 · end of year $5,696,888
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $7,668,191 · end of year $7,865,373

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Winston School Is A Small College Preparatory School Designed To Maximize The Potential Of Bright Students Who Learn Differently. Through individualized Learning Strategies Our Students Are Empowered To Meet Confidently The Challenges Of Tomorrow.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Mission Of The Winston School Is To Realize The Extraordinary Potential Of Bright Students Who Learn Differently Through Individualized Learning Strategies And To Prepare Graduates For College-Level Work. The Winston School Provides A Safe, Supportive Education Environment, Inspiring Students' Self-Confidence And Self-Reliance With Full Parental Involvement. A Winston School Education Prepares All Students For Future Challenges And Accomplishments. The Winston School Contributes To The Neighborhood And Larger Community Through Research, Public Awareness Programs And by Being A Model For Educational Excellence.

THE WINSTON SCHOOL: EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR GRADES K-12 FOR STUDENTS IN THE DFW AREA WHO HAVE DIAGNOSED LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THE WINSTON SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHWEST AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. WINSTON EMPHASIZES CORE STUDIES IN READING, LITERATURE, WRITING, MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE RIGOROUS CURRICULUM IS SUPPLEMENTED WITH FIVE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY, FINE ARTS ACADEMY, SOLAR SCIENCE ACADEMY, WORLD CULTURES ACADEMY, AND SERVICE LEARNING ACADEMY. THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER ENHANCE CREATIVITY, TEAM BUILDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND INNOVATIVE THOUGHT PROCESSES.

Expenses $5,240,319 · Grants $919,783 · Revenue $5,231,241
SOLAR SCIENCE ACADEMY: AN ELITE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AN IN-DEPTH HANDS ON UNDERSTANDING OF STEM - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE BUILDING, MAINTAINING, AND DRIVING A SOLAR CAR, PARTICIPATE IN SOLAR CAR RACES ON A CLOSED TRACK AND ON THE OPEN ROAD IN A CROSS COUNTRY RACE, AND LEARN BUSINESS AND TEAM BUILDING SKILLS.

Expenses $59,627 · Revenue $280
FINE ARTS ACADEMY: A TAILOR-MADE PROGRAM THAT IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE TRUE DEDICATION AND PROMISE IN 2D & 3D ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF SIX POLISHED ART PIECES A YEAR, SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS, AND WRITTEN RESEARCH. STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETE A FULL YEAR ONLINE ART HISTORY COURSE.

Expenses $30,001

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

Lynn Marie Mallery

Secretary & Parliamentarian

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Michelle Early

Board Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Randall Horton

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Arnold Holtberg

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Augustus Lyons

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Bobby Brannon

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Caroline Perini

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Craig Lentzsch

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jennifer Corrigan

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jill Reagor Smith

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Joseph Darkak III

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Joshua King

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Kenneth Womack

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Lee Sanders

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Maryanne Faubel

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Michele Garza

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Nancy Hodge

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Ngina Hardy

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Nicholas Cade

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Rhea Wolfram

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Robert Hays

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
William Moore

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jennifer Milam

Head of School

Total calculated

$217,590

From this org

$200,000

From related orgs

$0

Other

$17,590

Hours/week

45

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$185,000

Bonus

$15,000

Other

$0

Deferred

$9,250

Nontaxable benefits

$8,340

Filer's total

$217,590
Mario Porro

Business Oficer

Total calculated

$136,251

From this org

$125,858

From related orgs

$0

Other

$10,393

Hours/week

45
Christopher Ames

Director of Upper School

Total calculated

$126,706

From this org

$121,975

From related orgs

$0

Other

$4,731

Hours/week

45
Debra Sass

Director of Lower School

Total calculated

$129,874

From this org

$124,017

From related orgs

$0

Other

$5,857

Hours/week

45
Shannon Roberts

Director of Admissions

Total calculated

$115,961

From this org

$109,019

From related orgs

$0

Other

$6,942

Hours/week

45

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

3 · Compensation committee
3 · Form 990 of other organizations
3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
7 · Other non-fixed payments
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 NON-FIXED PAYMENT: THE BONUS FOR THE HEAD OF SCHOOL IS DETERMINED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL SUPPORT COMMITTEE WITH NO SET FORMULA USED.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 27 April 2026
IRS schema version: 2024v5.1
Source object: 202601179349301215

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