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Education (B25) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

WOLCOTT SCHOOL

EIN: 36-4496852 · CHICAGO, IL 60622-6256 · United States · FY 2025 Data
3 out of 5 56 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 79/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 88/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Wolcott School is an exemplary college preparatory high school for students with learning differences, tailored to the strengths and aspirations of each student. Employing best practices, our expert faculty is committed to helping each student achieve academically, communicate effectively, and grow socially as well as develop the self-awareness, confidence, and resilience to thrive in college and beyond. As valued members of our intentionally diverse and close-knit community, Wolcott students cultivate their interests and talents and develop a sense of purpose and responsibility to themselves and others.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$9.0M
Total Revenue
$9.4M
Total Expenses
$15.7M
Net Assets
72
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 78.3%
Fundraising Efficiency 229.7%
Operating Reserve 20.00x
Liability-to-Asset 14.2%
Revenue Diversification 80.5%
Executive Compensation $283K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 5,421 similar organizations (United States, Education, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
78.3% 84.2%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
19.8% 12.9%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
1.9% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
229.7% 60.7%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
20.0 mo 9.0 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
14.2% 21.7%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
80.5% 89.4%
P10P90
Above median
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-4.1% 3.0%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $9.0M $9.4M $15.7M 78.3% 72
2023 $10.3M $10.2M $16.5M 81.4% 80
2022 $9.2M $7.3M $16.5M 78.6% 76
2021 $6.3M $6.5M N/A — 72
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Organization Details
EIN
36-4496852
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60622-6256
Classification
B25
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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