SHADY SIDE ACADEMY

As filed

Subsection

03

NTEE code

B200

Classification

2000

Street

423 FOX CHAPEL RD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

2 other organizations in the IRS Business Master File list the same street address. matched by us

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• FOX CHAPEL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC

  EIN 25-0952071

• SHADY SIDE ACADEMY FOUNDATION

  EIN 25-1754941

Mission and programs · 2024

• INSTRUCTIONAL:FOUNDED IN 1883, SHADY SIDE ACADEMY'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 IN A COED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT, WITH AN OPTIONAL BOARDING EXPERIENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL. WE OFFER PITTSBURGH-AREA FAMILIES FOUR CAMPUSES, INCLUDING THE CHOICE BETWEEN TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (PK-5): THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL IN FOX CHAPEL, NESTLED IN THE NORTH SUBURBS, AND THE JUNIOR SCHOOL IN POINT BREEZE, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY'S EAST END. OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) AND SENIOR SCHOOL (9-12) CAMPUSES ARE BOTH LOCATED IN SUBURBAN FOX CHAPEL AND DRAW STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE REGION. IN JANUARY 2026, THE ACADEMY CONSOLIDATED FROM FOUR CAMPUSES TO THREE.THE ACADEMY ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 1,265 STUDENTS ACROSS ALL FOUR CAMPUSES DURING THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. THE ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO THINK EXPANSIVELY, ACT ETHICALLY AND LEAD RESPONSIBLY. INSPIRED BY THIS MISSION, SHADY SIDE'S DRIVING PURPOSE REMAINS THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESPONSIBLE, TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS FOR THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND BEYOND. THIS REASON FOR EXISTING WAS EMBEDDED AT OUR INCEPTION. WE DELIVER ON OUR MISSION BY CREATING A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES AND BRIGHT, CURIOUS STUDENTS WHO WANT SMALL CLASSES AND BIG OPPORTUNITIES, DESIRE A BALANCED AND INFORMED WORLDVIEW, AND WHO SEEK REAL-WORLD LEARNING AND TO BECOME THE LEADERS OF A CONNECTED, DIGITAL FUTURE.SHADY SIDE IS INTIMATE ENOUGH TO KNOW, SUPPORT AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS, BUT ALSO LARGE ENOUGH TO OFFER A PROGRAM WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN FIND THEIR PLACE TO CONNECT, LEAD, AND SUCCEED, OFTEN ON THE BIGGEST STAGE AND UNDER THE BRIGHTEST LIGHTS. SHADY SIDE PAIRS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S MOST GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE STUDENT BODY (125 ZIP CODES, 14 STATES AND FOUR COUNTRIES) WITH A BROAD AND BALANCED CURRICULUM, CHALLENGING STUDENTS WHO SEE THE WORLD IN REMARKABLY DIFFERENT WAYS TO ENGAGE IN A DIALOGUE THAT IS ESSENTIAL TO EXPANSIVE THOUGHT AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP. WE EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE CONFIDENTLY IN CIVIL DISCOURSE AND FOSTER PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT PROMOTE UNITY AND BRIDGE DIVIDES BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.AS PITTSBURGH CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AS A HUB FOR TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, AND DESIGN, SSA HAS MADE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN THESE AREAS AND NOW HAS THE DISTINCTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP LEADERS AT THE EXPANDING NEXUS OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE LIBERAL ARTS. THE ACADEMY HAS THE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO BECOME ETHICAL, HUMANE LEADERS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. TO FURTHER ENHANCE THESE THREE UNIQUE POINTS OF VALUE, SHADY SIDE CONTINUES TO MAKE APPROPRIATE INVESTMENTS IN THE PEOPLE, PROGRAM, AND PLACES THAT BRING OUR MISSION AND STRATEGY TO LIFE FOR STUDENTS. AT SHADY SIDE, WE MAKE ROOM FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE THEIR MOVE. WE BELIEVE LEARNING SHOULD BE EXPANSIVE AND EXCITING FOR STUDENTS, SO THEY CAN BE THE ARCHITECTS OF THEIR OWN ADVENTURE. WE EMPOWER TEACHERS WHO LOVE TEACHING, SO STUDENTS CAN FEEL JOY IN EVERY CLASSROOM. WE GO BEYOND STANDARD EDUCATION, SO GRADUATES WILL BE READY FOR COLLEGE AND EVERYTHING AFTER. WE MOVE WITH THE WORLD, SO OUR STUDENTS CAN TOO. ATHLETICS: ALL SHADY SIDE ACADEMY STUDENTS ARE OFFERED A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY CHOICES, DEVELOP SKILLS AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTSMANSHIPSHADY SIDE IS INTIMATE ENOUGH TO KNOW, SUPPORT AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS, BUT ALSO LARGE ENOUGH TO OFFER A PROGRAM WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN FIND THEIR PLACE TO CONNECT, LEAD, AND SUCCEED, OFTEN ON THE BIGGEST STAGE AND UNDER THE BRIGHTEST LIGHTS.

  Expenses $33,987,562 · Grants $5,586,794 · Revenue $41,255,348

• AUXILIARY SERVICES:-RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM: THE ACADEMY OPERATES A FIVE AND SEVEN DAY BOARDING PROGRAM. IN THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 68 SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT BOARDERS. THE STUDENTS ARE HOUSED IN ACADEMY DORMITORIES LOCATED ON THE SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS. ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS OVERSEE AND OPERATE THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.-AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: OUR UNIQUE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT RUNS FROM 3-6 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT OUR JUNIOR AND COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLS FOR GRADES PRE-K-5. STUDENTS RECEIVE A FUN AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCE THAT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO FIT THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS. OPTIONS INCLUDE ENRICHMENT CLASSES, MUSIC LESSONS, STUDY CENTER, UNSTRUCTURED PLAY, ORGANIZED GAMES AND MORE.-FOOD SERVICE: THE DAY STUDENTS AT THE ACADEMY ARE SERVED LUNCH AND STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACADEMY RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER.-SPIRIT STORE: THE STORE IS LOCATED ON THE SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS OF THE ACADEMY AND OFFERS INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACADEMY APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES, AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES. ORDERS CAN ALSO BE PLACED ONLINE THROUGH THE ACADEMY SPIRIT STORE WEBSITE.-YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAMMING: THE ACADEMY OFFERS YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAMS AT THE ROY MCKNIGHT HOCKEY CENTER ON CAMPUS, ENGAGING APPROXIMATELY 200 LOCAL AND SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAMS ARE OVERSEEN AND OPERATED BY THE ACADEMY'S HOCKEY DIRECTORS AND COACHING STAFF.-TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS

  Expenses $2,897,632 · Revenue $2,538,775

• SUMMER PROGRAMS:SHADY SIDE ACADEMY SUMMER EXTENDS THE RELATIONAL LEARNING AND ROBUST OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO SHADY SIDE ACADEMY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, LONG INTO THE SUMMER MONTHS. AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS, SUMMER CAMP IS OFFERED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ENTERING PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR. THE SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE CAMPERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER NEW PASSIONS, HONE EXISTING TALENTS, AND FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.IN ADDITION TO THE TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS OFFERED AT THE ACADEMY'S JUNIOR SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUSES, THE FOLLOWING CAMPS ARE OFFERED:-SPORTS CAMP IS OFFERED TO CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH AT THE ACADEMY'S SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS. THIS COED CAMP WELCOMES CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS, FROM BEGINNERS WHO WANT TO TRY A SPORT FOR THE FIRST TIME, TO INTERMEDIATE CAMPERS WHO ARE LOOKING TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS. -FOCUS CAMP IS OFFERED TO CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH AT THE ACADEMY'S SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS. FOCUS CAMP PROVIDES CAMPERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SPECIFIC SKILLS TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.-STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) CAMP IS OFFERED TO CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 3RD THROUGH 8TH. THIS CAMP IS OFFERED IN OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART GLIMCHER TECH & DESIGN HUB LOCATED ON THE ACADEMY'S SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS.

  Expenses $1,118,748 · Revenue $1,574,771

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

The first 25 listed. 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

• 2024

  Revenue

  $56,787,975

  Expenses

  $52,905,377

  Contributions

  $6,305,703

  Grants paid

  $5,586,794

• 2023

  Revenue

  $51,996,209

  Expenses

  $50,597,037

  Contributions

  $5,398,934

  Grants paid

  $5,792,986

• 2022

  Revenue

  $61,264,018

  Expenses

  $46,214,302

  Contributions

  $19,134,631

  Grants paid

  $5,563,793

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

• 2023 · 990-T

  Revenue

  — not reported

  Expenses

  — not reported

  Assets (EOY)

  — not reported

• 2022 · 990-T

  Revenue

  — not reported

  Expenses

  — not reported

  Assets (EOY)

  — not reported

• 2021 · 990

  Revenue

  $47,768,114

  Expenses

  $42,848,740

  Assets (EOY)

  $126,052,423

• 2021 · 990-T

  Revenue

  — not reported

  Expenses

  — not reported

  Assets (EOY)

  — not reported

• 2020 · 990

  Revenue

  $43,966,956

  Expenses

  $40,596,166

  Assets (EOY)

  $133,159,735

• 2020 · 990-T

  Revenue

  — not reported

  Expenses

  — not reported

  Assets (EOY)

  — not reported

• 2019 · 990

  Revenue

  $36,997,834

  Expenses

  $39,821,375

  Assets (EOY)

  $102,206,770

• 2018 · 990

  Revenue

  $35,025,627

  Expenses

  $38,010,868

  Assets (EOY)

  $105,163,161

• 2017 · 990

  Revenue

  $36,926,761

  Expenses

  $37,171,373

  Assets (EOY)

  $105,680,512

• 2016 · 990

  Revenue

  $39,235,390

  Expenses

  $35,663,185

  Assets (EOY)

  $98,899,645

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

• CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

  $956,900

  2024 · PENNSYLVANIA EITC SCHOLARSHIPS

• CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

  $773,000

  2022 · PENNSYLVANIA EITC SCHOLARSHIPS

• CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

  $198,000

  2023 · PENNSYLVANIA EITC SCHOLARSHIPS

• DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING

  $152,333

  2024 · EDUCATION

• DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING

  $100,383

  2023 · EDUCATION

• VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM

  $92,000

  2022 · FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

• DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING

  $83,433

  2022 · EDUCATION

• THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION

  $69,864

  2024 · ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

• THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION

  $68,330

  2022 · ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS

• FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

  $67,800

  2022 · For grant recipient's exempt purposes

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

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