EIN 91-0161095

The Bush School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
290
Year formed
1931
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Bush School is an independent, coeducational day school located in Seattle, Washington enrolling 630 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Helen Bush–Parkside, as it was then known, was coeducational through 6th grade. 7th through 12th grades were girls only. In 1970, the Upper School began accepting boys, and the school changed its name to The Bush School.
Total revenues
$34,927,423
2023
Total expenses
$32,730,181
2023
Total assets
$104,256,992
2023
Num. employees
290
2023

Program areas at The Bush School

The Bush School provides innovative experiential education to 707 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Bush prepares students for a lifetime of learning, focusing on direct experiences, collaboration, and contribution to our local, national, and international communities. The Bush School is accredited by The northwest association of independent schools, national association of independent schools, The northwest accreditation commission, and The state of Washington.
Auxiliary program revenue includes income from our extended day and summer programs. Auxiliary expenses are for The same programs.

Who funds The Bush School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$622,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$384,975
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$374,080
...and 28 more grants received totalling $2,094,213

Personnel at The Bush School

NameTitleCompensation
Rather StantonChief Financial and Operations Officer$130,155
Robin BentleyChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$210,599
Percy AbramHead of School$447,215
Sharon HurtDirector of Development and Strategic Init.$186,452
Shawna Skjonsberg-FotopoulosDirector of Human Resources$154,564
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for The Bush School

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,227,079
Program services$29,642,744
Investment income and dividends$902,178
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$21,610
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$145,419
Net income from fundraising events$3,740
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-19,443
Miscellaneous revenues$4,096
Total revenues$34,927,423

Form 990s for The Bush School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-16990View PDF
2022-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Rugaber Family Fund
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $265,285 from American Online Giving Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Melmon Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3400 E Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
bush.edu/ 
Phone
(206) 322-7978
Facebook page
TheBushSchool 
Twitter profile
@thebushschool 
IRS details
EIN
91-0161095
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1931
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0217452
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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