AT THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL, OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, DIVERSITY, AND COMMUNITY. WE ENGAGE, CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT CHILDREN AS THEY DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. WE NURTURE THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH A THOUGHTFUL, BALANCED CURRICULUM. WE INTENTIONALLY BUILD A DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, AND WE VALUE, RESPECT, AND EDUCATE OURSELVES ABOUT ITS COMPLEXITIES AND GIFTS. WE FOSTER THE GROWTH OF OUR STUDENTS SO THEY WILL BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE WORLD WHO STAND UP FOR THEIR BELIEFS, EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS, AND CARE ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts.
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- $525
- Other
- $358
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $525
- Other
- $773
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $513
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $120k
- Bonus
- $525
- Other
- $457
- Benefits
- $35k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim Head of School Thru 6/30/23 Officer (Unspecified) | $203k | $525 | $358 | — | $216k $237k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | $144k | $525 | $773 | $36k | $191k $210k |
Head of School Eff. 7/1/23 Officer (Unspecified) | $142k | $2k | $513 | $19k | $172k $190k |
Associate Head of School Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $120k | $525 | $457 | $35k | $163k $180k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k $151k |
Dean of Faculty Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $146k |
Camp Director/athletic Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
Learning Specialist Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $121k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 37%
from 2022
From $344k in 2022 to $216k in 2023.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL
What does the Chief Financial Officer of THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL received $190,555 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Education organizations in Massachusetts, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL reported $13.7M in total revenue and $13.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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