ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement
St. Bernard's Catholic School is Northern California's leading Roman Catholic collage preparatory institution. Since opening our doors in 1912, our loyalty to the Magisterium and our focus on the individual student has been our mission. St. Bernard's Catholic School caters to young adults and children who respond well in small classes, a structured academic routine and strong faculty support. Our curriculum is driven, in large measure by the Magisterium, a global economy and the expectation of leading colleges and universities. Our mission is to prepare students for success and achievement upon graduating from our educational institution through faith, intellect and service.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
87.7% | 84.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.5% | 12.9% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
2.8% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
115.8% | 60.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
4.0 mo | 9.0 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
43.1% | 21.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
60.1% | 89.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
23.0% | 5.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
6.9% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
7.2% | 3.0% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.6M | $4.3M | $1.4M | 87.7% | 60 |
| 2024 | $3.8M | $4.0M | $1.1M | 86.4% | 63 |
| 2023 | $3.7M | $3.6M | $1.3M | 86.8% | 53 |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $3.2M | $1.3M | 87.6% | 48 |
| 2021 | $3.9M | $2.2M | N/A | — | 48 |
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