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Punahou School

Punahou School

Honolulu, HI
Tax ID99-0073523

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About this organization

Revenue

$121,573,272

Expenses

$117,204,068

Website

punahou.edu

Mission

PUNAHOU SCHOOL IS A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL THAT IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, ATHLETICS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR MORE THAN 3750 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.

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ACADEMIC CURRICULUM - PUNAHOU SCHOOL IS A COEDUCATIONAL COLLEGE PREPATORY DAY SCHOOL OFFERING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. MORE THAN 96 PERCENT OF PUNAHOU GRADUATES GO ON TO ATTEND COLLEGE. CURRENTLY, PUNAHOU IS DIVIDED INTO THE JUNIOR SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8, AND THE ACADEMY, GRADES 9-12. THE JUNIOR SCHOOL (K-8) IS COMPOSED OF THREE SECTIONS WITH A PRINCIPAL AND FIVE SUPERVISORS OVERSEEING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 STUDENTS. THESE SMALLER, SELF-CONTAINED SECTIONS FOR K-2, 3-5 AND 6-8 ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THESE GROUPS OF CHILDREN. SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION, SUCH AS OUTDOOR AND CAMP EXPERIENCES, ARE ALSO OFFERED IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. THE CASE MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS COMPLETED IN 2005 FOR GRADES 6-8. THIS EXPANDED AREA OF CAMPUS WAS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF EARLY ADOLESCENTS. THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES THIS DEVELOPMENTAL PERIOD THROUGH MORE INTIMATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, FACILITIES MORE OPEN TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLASSROOM AND GATHERING SPACES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATED LEARNING. IN THE ACADEMY, COLLEGE PREPARATORY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE CREDITS IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATHEMATICS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PERFORMING ARTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES THIS DEVELOPMENTAL PERIOD THROUGH MORE INTIMATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, FACILITIES MORE OPEN TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLASSROOM AND GATHERING SPACES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATED LEARNING. IN THE ACADEMY, COLLEGE PREPARATORY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE CREDITS IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATHEMATICS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PERFORMING ARTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Punahou is committed to provide an environment where students can develop moral and spiritual values consistent with the christian principles on which punahou was founded, affirming the worth and dignity of each individual; develop intellectual, academic and physical potential to the fullest degree, preparing them for higher education and for challenges facing them now and in the future; develop and enhance creativity and appreciation for the arts; appreciate cultural diverstiy and develop social responsibilty. founded in 1841, punahou school is the largest independent school in america. it is a privately operated school serving children from every racial, religious, social and economic group in hawaii. punahou has faculty and academic support staff of approximately 600, serving about 3,750 students from kindergarten to grade 12. the school is divided into two major divisions: the junior school (kindergarten to grade 8) and the academy (grades 9 to 12), each with its own principal. in”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Punahou school is a primary and secondary school that is recognized for its academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular activities for more than 3750 students in grades k-12.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is HI as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 1601 PUNAHOU STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96822.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit has 2259 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $4,369,204.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1853.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $78,851,650 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $4,740,800 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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