Gifft Hill School Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

During the reporting period, gifft hill school provided a comprehensive, student-centered education to children from age 2 through grade 12 on st. John, u.s. Virgin islands. The school served students and their families through rigorous academic programming, experiential learning, and a strong commitment to character development, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.academic programs emphasized critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application of knowledge. Students participated in interdisciplinary coursework, project-based learning, and experiential opportunities that connect classroom instruction to the unique cultural and environmental context of the virgin islands. Programs such as farm to table learning, service-based projects, and arts integration supported whole-child development and fostered a sense of responsibility to self, community, and place.beyond measurable academic outcomes, gifft hill school achieved meaningful impact through cultivating caring community leaders, as reflected in student engagement in service learning, environmental conservation efforts, and partnerships with local organizations. Faculty professional development strengthened instructional quality and supported innovative teaching practices, enhancing long-term educational excellence.gifft hill school also served as a community resource by collaborating with local schools, nonprofits, and families, contributing to the social, educational, and environmental well-being of st. John. Through these efforts, the school advanced its mission to educate, inspire, and empower students to become thoughtful, capable, and compassionate leaders prepared to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 85.1%; rating input score 85
• Program expense ratio: 74.4%; rating input score 74
• Fundraising efficiency: $5.69 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 20; 20th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Fail
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -11.4%; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.92; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.08; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.7%; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 18.3% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2% per year; rating input score 100; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5.2% per year; rating input score 100; 35th percentile among comparable filings