The Winston School of San Diego

The Winston School inspires hope and success in bright, creative students who have struggled to realize their potential.

Del Mar, CA | https://www.thewinstonschool.org/

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EIN: 33-0294043

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as of November 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
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Mission

The Winston School is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum tailored to the unique learning profiles of students in grades six through twelve. Our mission is to empower and foster self-esteem in our students by addressing their specific educational requirements.

Ruling year info

1988

Head of School

Mary Sterling-Torretti M.Ed, M.A.

Main address

215 9th St

Del Mar, CA 92014 USA

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EIN

33-0294043

Subject area info

Arts and culture

Education

Animal therapy

Learning disorders

Diversity and intergroup relations

Population served info

Preteens

Adolescents

Young adults

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (B11)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Winston offers various teaching modalities and methodologies.

Differentiated Instruction.
Blended Learning--Use of technology.
Hands-On Experiences; Collaborative Learning
VARK--Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic.
The collection of data on ESLRs--Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, a token-based economy designed to support student success and engagement through positive reinforcement to guide the students toward achieving the schoolwide learning outcomes and to empower them to realize their full potential.

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Financials

The Winston School of San Diego

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

36.74

Average of 13.74 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8.7

Average of 7 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

14%

Average of 16% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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The Winston School of San Diego

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$749,357
Government Grants	$51,266
Program Services	$2,291,660
Investments	$18,588
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,110,871

Expenses
Program Services	$2,008,912
Administration	$561,939
Fundraising	$97,584
Total Expenses	$2,668,435
Net Gain/Loss	$442,436

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,681
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$17,161
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$1,471,351
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$377,748
Government Grants	$49,128
Program Services	$2,072,804
Investments	$5,122
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,504,802

Expenses
Program Services	$1,824,847
Administration	$620,380
Fundraising	$3,997
Total Expenses	$2,449,224
Net Gain/Loss	$55,578

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$36,818
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$46,593
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$22,700
Pension Plan Contributions	$23,991
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$538,326
Government Grants	$44,028
Program Services	$2,268,336
Investments	$3,393
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,854,083

Expenses
Program Services	$1,823,785
Administration	$730,305
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,554,090
Net Gain/Loss	$299,993

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,640
Advertising & Promotion	$52,327
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$28,753
Interest Expenses	$30,935
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$4,560
Pension Plan Contributions	$21,661
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$319,554
Government Grants	$46,368
Program Services	$2,673,915
Investments	$2,088
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,041,925

Expenses
Program Services	$2,255,414
Administration	$606,982
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,862,396
Net Gain/Loss	$179,529

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,340
Advertising & Promotion	$61,515
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$34,714
Interest Expenses	$11,541
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$6,345
Pension Plan Contributions	$28,269
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$97,410
Government Grants	$43,898
Program Services	$2,388,533
Investments	$1,031
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,530,872

Expenses
Program Services	$2,156,503
Administration	$567,701
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,724,204
Net Gain/Loss	($193,332)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$18,373
Advertising & Promotion	$98,265
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$41,321
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$854
Pension Plan Contributions	$28,049
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$110,092
Government Grants	$42,667
Program Services	$2,621,636
Investments	$1,204
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,775,599

Expenses
Program Services	$2,243,546
Administration	$569,954
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,813,500
Net Gain/Loss	($37,901)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,945
Advertising & Promotion	$43,048
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$45,340
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$39,257
Pension Plan Contributions	$27,654
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$106,920
Government Grants	$44,741
Program Services	$2,538,659
Investments	$845
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,691,165

Expenses
Program Services	$2,077,960
Administration	$561,730
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,639,690
Net Gain/Loss	$51,475

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,234
Advertising & Promotion	$41,913
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$53,808
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$4,129
Pension Plan Contributions	$31,902
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$137,223
Government Grants	$45,744
Program Services	$2,704,006
Investments	$26
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,886,999

Expenses
Program Services	$2,264,846
Administration	$507,382
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,772,228
Net Gain/Loss	$114,771

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,200
Advertising & Promotion	$40,261
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$44,033
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$8,340
Pension Plan Contributions	$28,301
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$244,210
Government Grants	$44,312
Program Services	$2,747,837
Investments	$2,046
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,038,405

Expenses
Program Services	$2,487,590
Administration	$501,131
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,988,721
Net Gain/Loss	$49,684

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,600
Advertising & Promotion	$62,644
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$47,009
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$35,141
Pension Plan Contributions	$31,489
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$394,401
Government Grants	$46,800
Program Services	$2,558,004
Investments	$1,634
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,000,839

Expenses
Program Services	$2,720,988
Administration	$406,305
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,127,293
Net Gain/Loss	($126,454)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,702
Advertising & Promotion	$74,955
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$48,678
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,261
Pension Plan Contributions	$49,970
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$387,641
Government Grants	$44,506
Program Services	$2,821,443
Investments	$5,158
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,258,748

Expenses
Program Services	$2,650,356
Administration	$601,867
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,252,223
Net Gain/Loss	$6,525

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,421
Advertising & Promotion	$32,934
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$49,807
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,670
Pension Plan Contributions	$58,669
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$259,797
Government Grants	$415,323
Program Services	$2,905,435
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,580,555

Expenses
Program Services	$2,605,037
Administration	$790,939
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,395,976
Net Gain/Loss	$184,579

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,243
Advertising & Promotion	$13,879
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$39,978
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$32,811
Pension Plan Contributions	$73,135
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$146,056
Government Grants	$482,149
Program Services	$2,815,629
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,443,834

Expenses
Program Services	$2,364,654
Administration	$890,837
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,255,491
Net Gain/Loss	$188,343

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,601
Advertising & Promotion	$26,679
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$45,891
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$25,200
Pension Plan Contributions	$61,193
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$482,642
Government Grants	$55,613
Program Services	$3,111,413
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,649,668

Expenses
Program Services	$2,483,270
Administration	$1,199,220
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,682,490
Net Gain/Loss	($32,822)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$28,133
Advertising & Promotion	$12,802
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$47,165
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$56,267
Pension Plan Contributions	$65,931
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

The Winston School of San Diego

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$749,357
Cash & Equivalents	$731,173	$917,189	$186,016
Accounts Receivable	$196,116	$188,904	($7,212)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$12,350	$10,000	($2,350)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$59,818	$42,657	($17,161)
Other	$2,824,664	$2,623,257	($201,407)
Total Assets	$3,824,121	$3,782,007	($42,114)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$34,934	$64,912	$29,978
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$67,178	$45,138	($22,040)
Loans and Notes	$1,350,000	$850,000	($500,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$117,424	$124,936	$7,512
Total Liabilities	$1,569,536	$1,084,986	($484,550)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$200,000	$200,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$200,000	$200,000
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,254,585	$2,497,021	$242,436
Net Assets	$2,254,585	$2,697,021	$442,436

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$377,748
Cash & Equivalents	$917,189	$1,047,606	$130,417
Accounts Receivable	$188,904	$123,008	($65,896)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$10,000	$0	($10,000)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$42,657	$55,623	$12,966
Other	$2,623,257	$2,438,661	($184,596)
Total Assets	$3,782,007	$3,664,898	($117,109)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$64,912	$44,771	($20,141)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$45,138	$40,500	($4,638)
Loans and Notes	$850,000	$728,571	($121,429)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$124,936	$98,457	($26,479)
Total Liabilities	$1,084,986	$912,299	($172,687)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$200,000	$34,667	-$165,333
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$200,000	$34,667	($165,333)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,497,021	$2,717,932	$220,911
Net Assets	$2,697,021	$2,752,599	$55,578

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$538,326
Cash & Equivalents	$1,047,606	$902,957	($144,649)
Accounts Receivable	$123,008	$165,976	$42,968
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$55,623	$90,806	$35,183
Other	$2,438,661	$2,331,799	($106,862)
Total Assets	$3,664,898	$3,491,538	($173,360)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$44,771	$27,505	($17,266)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$40,500	$65,400	$24,900
Loans and Notes	$728,571	$250,000	($478,571)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$98,457	$96,041	($2,416)
Total Liabilities	$912,299	$438,946	($473,353)

The Winston School of San Diego

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$61,527	$48,802	$284,536	$317,163	$11,540
As % of expenses	-2.0%	1.5%	8.6%	10.1%	0.3%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$120,357	-$38,475	$183,090	$215,766	-$79,087
As % of expenses	-3.8%	-1.2%	5.4%	6.6%	-2.1%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$3,000,839	$3,258,748	$3,580,555	$3,443,834	$3,649,668
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-1.2%	8.6%	9.9%	-3.8%	6.0%
Program services revenue	85.2%	86.6%	81.1%	81.8%	85.3%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.1%	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Government grants	1.6%	1.4%	11.6%	14.0%	1.5%
All other grants and contributions	13.1%	11.9%	7.3%	4.2%	13.2%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$3,068,463	$3,164,946	$3,294,530	$3,154,094	$3,591,863
Total expenses, % change over prior year	3.4%	3.1%	4.1%	-4.3%	13.9%
Personnel	69.0%	70.1%	74.7%	79.0%	73.4%
Professional fees	1.6%	4.6%	6.1%	5.0%	9.8%
Occupancy	8.1%	7.8%	7.1%	7.4%	6.9%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	21.3%	17.5%	12.1%	8.6%	9.9%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$3,127,293	$3,252,223	$3,395,976	$3,255,491	$3,682,490
One month of savings	$255,705	$263,746	$274,544	$262,841	$299,322
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$384,361	$0	$0	$348,432	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$3,767,359	$3,515,969	$3,670,520	$3,866,764	$3,981,812

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	6.8	6.6	8.1	8.8	8.7
Months of cash and investments	6.8	6.6	8.1	8.8	8.7
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	10.2	9.9	10.5	10.9	9.6

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$1,738,061	$1,735,342	$2,223,280	$2,326,064	$2,595,103
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$177,079	$425,706	$373,198	$419,988	$349,545
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,070,806	$1,113,730	$1,113,730	$1,462,162	$1,462,162
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	60.5%	66.0%	75.2%	64.2%	70.4%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	5.8%	5.7%	4.0%	3.9%	2.3%
Unrestricted net assets	$3,023,284	$2,984,809	$3,167,899	$3,383,665	$3,304,578
Temporarily restricted net assets	$67,080	$112,080	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$67,080	$112,080	$113,569	$86,146	$135,943
Total net assets	$3,090,364	$3,096,889	$3,281,468	$3,469,811	$3,440,521

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

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Head of School

Mary Sterling-Torretti M.Ed, M.A.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

The Winston School of San Diego

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SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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The Winston School of San Diego

Board of directors
as of 11/09/2023

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Board chair

Ms. Laura Cunitz

The Winston School of San Diego

Term: 2013 - 2026

Tasha Taylor, M.D.

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Ria Scoma

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Ann Buckingham

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Winston School of San Diego

The Winston School inspires hope and success in bright, creative students who have struggled to realize their potential.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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Where we work

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

36.74

Months of cash in 2022 info

8.7

Fringe rate in 2022 info

14%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

The Winston School of San Diego

The Winston School of San Diego

The Winston School of San Diego

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Head of School

Mary Sterling-Torretti M.Ed, M.A.

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The Winston School of San Diego

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Compensation data

The Winston School of San Diego

Board of directors data

Ms. Laura Cunitz

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Fringe rate in 2022

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