MILTON GOTTESMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS CAPITAL
Mission Statement
The mission of the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital is to provide a strong foundation in Jewish and secular learning, laying the groundwork for our students to become knowledgeable, responsible Jews and citizens, deeply committed to the community at large, to Jewish living and values, and to the people and state of Israel. Our school strives to create an environment filled with warmth, joy, and intellectual excitement that celebrates the unique qualities of each student, respects varied approaches to Judaism, fosters a strong sense of ethics and of self, embraces diversity, and builds a community of lifelong learners. The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital is an independent, pluralistic Jewish day school that offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school is coeducational, and welcomes students from the entire spectrum of Jewish observance, both affiliated and non-affiliated. Upon completion of our program, students are well-prepared for further study at area public, private or Jewish day schools.
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
|
79.4% | 84.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
18.8% | 13.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.9% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
681.9% | 546.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
23.5 mo | 10.4 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
24.7% | 32.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
75.9% | 88.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
15.9% | 5.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
5.3% | 5.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
12.3% | 3.1% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.2M | $21.2M | $41.4M | 79.4% | 151 |
| 2024 | $20.9M | $20.1M | $37.9M | 79.5% | 142 |
| 2023 | $18.6M | $19.0M | $36.4M | 79.0% | 147 |
| 2022 | $21.9M | $18.1M | $36.5M | 80.0% | 165 |
| 2021 | $22.2M | $17.7M | N/A | — | 166 |
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