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Lowell Whiteman School

Private k-12 day and boarding school for approximately 180 students.

Steamboat Springs, CO EIN 840469317 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Lowell Whiteman School

Steamboat Mountain School’s programs inspire curiosity, build confidence, and empower students to thrive in the class and beyond.

Founded
Headquarters
Steamboat Springs, CO
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

Mission

Private k-12 day and boarding school for approximately 180 students.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($7.3 million)
90% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lowell Whiteman School is a registered education nonprofit based in Steamboat Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 840469317. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lowell Whiteman School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Lowell Whiteman School is located in Steamboat Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lowell Whiteman School has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lowell Whiteman School is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lowell Whiteman School. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Lowell Whiteman School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Steamboat Mountain School’s programs inspire curiosity, build confidence, and empower students to thrive in the class and beyond. Lowell Whiteman School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.

Among education charities registered in United States: Lowell Whiteman School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Lowell Whiteman School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lowell Whiteman School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840469317, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Samantha C Donnel
Head Of School

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley S••••••
BOD
BR
Brad C••••
BOD
CA
Carol D•••••••
SECRETARY
CH
Chris J••••••
BOD
EL
Eliot O••••
BOD
EL
Elisabeth M••••
BOD
EM
Emily K•••••
BOD
ER
Erin B••••••••••
BOD
GR
Greg S••••••
BOD
JO
Johnny S•••••••
CHAIR
ME
Meg M••••
Head Of School
MI
Michael M•••••••
BOD
MI
Millie F•••••••
BOD
MO
Mona G•••••
VICE CHAIR
RA
Ray D•••
BOD
RO
Rob R••••
TREASURER
RY
Ryan C••
BOD
SA
Samantha C D•••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL
SA
Samantha C D••••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL
SE
Selina H•••••
SECRETARY
ST
Steve S••••••••
BOD
SU
Sue C•••••••
BOD
TH
Thoryn S•••••••
BOD
TR
Travis W••••••••
VICE CHAIR
WI
Will C••••
BOD
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lowell Whiteman School This page 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Gentry Academy 93 $4.9 million 90%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%
Newgate Education & Research Center Inc 93 $4.1 million 84%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lowell Whiteman School

What is Lowell Whiteman School?
Lowell Whiteman School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Steamboat Springs, United States. Steamboat Mountain School’s programs inspire curiosity, build confidence, and empower students to thrive in the class and beyond.
When was Lowell Whiteman School founded?
Lowell Whiteman School was founded in 1957.
Who leads Lowell Whiteman School?
Samantha C Donnel serves as Head Of School.
Where is Lowell Whiteman School located?
Headquartered in Steamboat Springs, United States.
What is Lowell Whiteman School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lowell Whiteman School trustworthy?
Lowell Whiteman School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lowell Whiteman School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840469317.
What is Lowell Whiteman School's website?
http://www.steamboatmountainschool.org