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EIN 34-0714451

Laurel School (LS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
316
City
Shaker Heights
State
Ohio
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
Description
Founded in 1896, Laurel is an independent school for girls, Kindergarten-Grade 12, with a coed Pre-Primary. Long recognized for its superior academic program, admission to Laurel School is selective.
Total revenues
$26,038,377
2023
Total expenses
$28,535,316
2023
Total assets
$87,463,834
2023
Num. employees
316
2023

Program areas at LS

Laurel School founded in 1896, is a nationally-recognized college preparatory, independent day School for girls, kindergarten through grade 12, with a coeducational early childhood program. Laurel School has two campuses affording students opportunities to learn in traditional settings such as labs, studios, and libraries, as well as in our unique environmental classrooms. The lyman circle campus is home to all four academic divisions. The butler campus is extensive athletic facilities and opportunities for outdoor education and leadership-building programs. Laurel School has approximately 542 students enrolled in 2022-23 and 578 in 2023-24.

Who funds Laurel School (LS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Cleveland FoundationGeneral Support$400,401
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$243,396
The Reading 1 FoundationGeneral Tax-Exempt Purposes$180,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $1,540,731

Financials for LS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,753,953
Program services$16,789,928
Investment income and dividends$935,241
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$139,746
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,419,509
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$26,038,377
Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $27,973 from Jewish Federation of Cleveland
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $400,401 from The Cleveland Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Sandfair Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Lyman Cir
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
laurelschool.org/ 
Phone
(216) 464-1441
Facebook page
LaurelSchool 
Twitter profile
@laurelschool 
IRS details
EIN
34-0714451
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1926
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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