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ANCONA SCHOOL SOCIETY

EIN: 36-2486610 · CHICAGO, IL 60615-2023 · United States · FY 2025 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 81/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 93/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their own voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$8.0M
Total Revenue
$7.4M
Total Expenses
$6.3M
Net Assets
98
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 80.8%
Fundraising Efficiency 1006.0%
Operating Reserve 10.13x
Liability-to-Asset 26.5%
Revenue Diversification 78.1%
Executive Compensation $167K
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
80.8% 84.2%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
12.5% 12.9%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
6.8% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
1006.0% 60.7%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
10.1 mo 9.0 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
26.5% 21.7%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
78.1% 89.4%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
20.7% 5.0%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
6.6% 6.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
7.5% 3.0%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $8.0M $7.4M $6.3M 80.8% 98
2024 $6.7M $7.0M $5.2M 79.0% 102
2023 $6.1M $6.9M $5.1M 78.9% 98
2022 $7.0M $6.6M $5.7M 78.3% 102
2021 $5.9M $6.2M N/A 89
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Organization Details
EIN
36-2486610
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60615-2023
Classification
B24Z
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1962
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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