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← RIVERS SCHOOL CORPORATION

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by RIVERS SCHOOL CORPORATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$42,588,978
Total expenses
$40,409,782
Contributions and grants received
$5,330,019
Grants paid
$7,030,196
Program service revenue
$34,024,928
Investment income
$2,753,447
Other revenue
$480,584
Total assets, end of year
$119,027,612
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,765,773
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$90,261,839
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$31,927,740
Management and general expenses
$6,150,271
Fundraising expenses
$2,331,771
Program service expenses (Part III)
$31,927,740

Program services were 79.0% 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

    $30,590

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $20,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $5,279,429

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $483,257

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION INCOME

    total $30,018,100 · related or exempt $30,018,100

  • 2b · Program service revenue: RIVERS SCHOOL CONSERVATORY

    total $3,046,844 · related or exempt $3,046,844

  • 2c · Program service revenue: SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

    total $482,550 · related or exempt $482,550

  • 2d · Program service revenue: SUMMER CAMPS

    total $477,434 · related or exempt $477,434

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $485,044 · excluded $485,044

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $73,422

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $91,996

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$18,574

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$18,574 · excluded -$18,574

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $45,807,570

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $43,539,167

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $2,268,403

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,268,403 · excluded $2,268,403

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $45,710

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $30,590

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $61,814

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$16,104 · excluded -$16,104

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $3,955

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $362

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $3,593 · excluded $3,593

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $80,768

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $79,305

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $1,463 · related or exempt $1,463

  • 11a · Other revenue: ATHLETIC FACILITY RENTS

    total $354,471 · unrelated business $354,471

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISC. INCOME

    total $118,561 · related or exempt $118,561

  • 11c · Other revenue: NEXTEL RENTAL

    total $37,174 · related or exempt $37,174

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $510,206

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $7,030,196 · program services $7,030,196

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,125,851 · program services $45,294 · management and general $754,896 · fundraising $325,661

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $16,427,537 · program services $12,938,545 · management and general $2,446,456 · fundraising $1,042,536

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,098,453 · program services $838,997 · management and general $186,295 · fundraising $73,161

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,758,572 · program services $1,327,969 · management and general $282,475 · fundraising $148,128

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,259,033 · program services $929,955 · management and general $234,104 · fundraising $94,974

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $30,229 · management and general $30,229

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $70,300 · management and general $70,300

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $19,070 · fundraising $19,070

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $156,523 · management and general $156,523

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $26,740 · management and general $26,740

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $336,694 · program services $252,520 · management and general $67,339 · fundraising $16,835

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,007,297 · program services $716,250 · management and general $266,629 · fundraising $24,418

  • 20 · Interest

    total $358,361 · program services $358,361

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $3,474,606 · program services $3,049,994 · management and general $390,279 · fundraising $34,333

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $323,641 · program services $232,934 · management and general $83,097 · fundraising $7,610

  • 24a · Other expenses: LUNCH PROGRAM

    total $1,071,242 · program services $910,556 · management and general $107,124 · fundraising $53,562

  • 24b · Other expenses: UTILITIES

    total $731,676 · program services $581,045 · management and general $137,993 · fundraising $12,638

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

    total $663,059 · program services $663,059

  • 24d · Other expenses: RIVERS SCHOOL CONSERVAT

    total $483,373 · program services $370,857 · management and general $89,683 · fundraising $22,833

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $2,957,329 · program services $1,681,208 · management and general $820,109 · fundraising $456,012

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $21,939,976 · end of year $21,236,667

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,081,844 · end of year $240,374

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $4,060,512 · end of year $2,830,491

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $188,344 · end of year $106,671

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $24,143 · end of year $81,632

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $323,489 · end of year $474,862

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $96,312,072

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $42,863,478

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $53,968,515 · end of year $53,448,594

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $8,002,752 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $24,356,966 · end of year $39,971,197

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $598,584 · end of year $637,124

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,386,660 · end of year $2,296,945

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $11,569,699 · end of year $12,140,281

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $12,980,693 · end of year $13,949,248

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $257,960 · end of year $379,299

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $64,320,443 · end of year $66,226,465

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $23,029,670 · end of year $24,035,374

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

THE RIVERS SCHOOL IS A COED COLLEGE PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL FOR GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. RIVERS CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO ATTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS. WE SET HIGH STANDARDS AND EXPECT STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN THEIR LEARNING. WE CULTIVATE A CARING, RESPECTFUL, AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENT PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING DEMONSTRATION OF LOGICAL THOUGHT, INFORMED AND ARTICULATE VOICE, CREATIVE VISION, AND INTEGRITY. RIVERS IS DEDICATED TO PREPARING ITS STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS THEIR TALENTS, IMAGINATION, INTELLECT, AND COMPASSION.

  • SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE INSTRUCTION OF 515 STUDENTS - GRADE 6-12. THE SCHOOL YEAR RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE.

    Expenses $27,950,923 · Grants $6,851,041 · Revenue $30,018,100

  • MUSIC CONSERVATORY - OFFERS PREMIER CLASSICAL AND JAZZ MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN STUDENT MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES

    Expenses $2,761,382 · Grants $179,155 · Revenue $3,046,844

  • SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - THE INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF CAMPERS IN ARTS, CRAFTS, AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

    Expenses $138,501 · Revenue $477,435

  • OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - VARIOUS EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

    Expenses $1,076,934 · Revenue $639,747

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Alan D Rose Jr

    TRUSTEE THROUGH 12/31/22, PRESIDENT EFFECTIVE 1/1/

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Alison Hall

    TRUSTEE, CLERK - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Alison Monaghan

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Andrew C Delinsky

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Daniel R Revers

    TRUSTEE - TERMED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Dennis Baldwin

    TRUSTEE - TERMED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Derrick Rossi

    TRUSTEE - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Harley Lank

    PRESIDENT THROUGH 12/31/22, TRUSTEE FROM 1/1/23 FO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Heidi C Pearlson

    CLERK THROUGH 1/24/23, TRUSTEE FROM 1/25 FORWARD,

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • James Croom

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • James F Carlin III

    TRUSTEE - TERMED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Janice Morris

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Jay M Grossman

    TREASURER - TERMED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Jemea Goso '04

    TRUSTEE - TERMED 1/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • John Foley

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • John Maldonado

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Jon Baker Jr

    TRUSTEE - TERMED 12/31/22

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Jonathan H Paul

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Julie Condron

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Julie Lee

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Kenneth Stillwell

    TRUSTEE, TREASURER - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kiera Carlisle

    TRUSTEE - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Louise Cummings

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Mark Benjamin

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Meghan G Swenson

    TRUSTEE - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Michael Lee

    TRUSTEE - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Michael London

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Penelope R Fireman

    TRUSTEE - ELECTED 6/1/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Peter Walter

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Rachel Hunter-Goldman

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Roger Randall

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Scott Holmes

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Sheila Hiatt

    TRUSTEE, CLERK - ELECTED 1/19/23 UNTIL 5/31/23, TR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Susan Janosky

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Susan Rapple

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8
  • Edward V Parsons

    HEAD OF SCHOOL

    Total calculated
    $578,029
    From this org
    $396,976
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $181,053
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $377,686
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $19,290
    Deferred
    $30,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $150,960
    Filer's total
    $578,436
  • Jonathan D Wasserman

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $271,901
    From this org
    $247,307
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,594
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $246,749
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $558
    Deferred
    $24,594
    Nontaxable benefits
    $319
    Filer's total
    $272,220
  • Kristen Mensing

    ASSISTANT CLERK - TERMED 1/24/23

    Total calculated
    $100,385
    From this org
    $91,391
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,994
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • Joan Whalen

    ASSISTANT CLERK - ELECTED 1/24/23

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • Kristen Kelleher

    ASSOC HEAD SCHOOL DEVEL&EXT

    Total calculated
    $359,110
    From this org
    $250,065
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $109,045
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $249,696
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $369
    Deferred
    $24,888
    Nontaxable benefits
    $84,468
    Filer's total
    $359,421
  • James M Long

    ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

    Total calculated
    $223,791
    From this org
    $171,478
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $52,313
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,433
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,045
    Deferred
    $18,005
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,600
    Filer's total
    $224,083
  • Gabriella Sanna

    DIRECTOR OF RSC

    Total calculated
    $168,204
    From this org
    $152,852
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,352
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $152,331
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $521
    Deferred
    $15,352
    Nontaxable benefits
    $228
    Filer's total
    $168,432
  • Melissa Anderson

    HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

    Total calculated
    $257,819
    From this org
    $148,944
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $108,875
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,728
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $216
    Deferred
    $2,975
    Nontaxable benefits
    $106,053
    Filer's total
    $257,972
  • John Bower

    HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Total calculated
    $188,652
    From this org
    $143,145
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $45,507
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $143,033
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $112
    Deferred
    $15,105
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,591
    Filer's total
    $188,841
  • Gillian Lloyd

    DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

    Total calculated
    $183,840
    From this org
    $157,594
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,246
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,847
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $747
    Deferred
    $8,807
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,607
    Filer's total
    $184,008

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

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 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 1A-HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE:
AS PART OF HIS DUTIES AS HEAD OF SCHOOL, EDWARD PARSONS IS REQUIRED TO STAY ON CAMPUS IN A SCHOOL OWNED HOUSE. INCLUDED IN MR. PARSONS' SCHEDULE J PART II COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS IS AN AMOUNT FOR 5% OF THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE.

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
2022
Filed
10 May 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202411349349307436

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