Education
(B25)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
VISTAMAR SCHOOL
Financial strength (30%)
74/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
50/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Vistamar is a vibrant, inclusive independent school where students travel from more than 60 zip codes across Los Angeles to learn within a dynamic and deeply connected community. Our families reflect a diverse cross-section of the city’s most creative, entrepreneurial, and globally engaged leaders, individuals who value innovation, impact, and thoughtful education. Guided by our mission, we are committed to ensuring that talent thrives without barriers. Today, 41% of our students participate in our Moderated Tuition Program, expanding access and belonging throughout the South Bay and surrounding neighborhoods.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
$13.1M
Total Revenue
$14.5M
Total Expenses
$14.8M
Net Assets
105
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
81.8%
Fundraising Efficiency
746.3%
Operating Reserve
12.26x
Liability-to-Asset
44.7%
Revenue Diversification
82.3%
Executive Compensation
$448K
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 3,578 similar organizations
(United States, Education, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2023.
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
|
81.8% | 84.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.6% | 13.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
3.6% | 0.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
746.3% | 631.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
12.3 mo | 10.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
44.7% | 34.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
82.3% | 87.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-1.3% | 4.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
3.3% | 8.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-10.6% | 2.7% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduated students | 250 | $5,000.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.1M | $14.5M | $14.8M | 81.8% | 105 |
| 2022 | $13.3M | $14.1M | $15.5M | 84.9% | 102 |
| 2021 | $13.9M | $12.7M | N/A | — | 92 |
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