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Independent Day School Incorporated

Inspire a community of independent thinkers as they connect with others in the joyful pursuit of learning.

The Independent Day School Inc

Education Middlefield, CT EIN 066012653 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Independent Day School Incorporated

The Independent Day School cultivates a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and principled character. In a community that values scholarship and integrity, students are inspired to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and pursue knowledge with confidence and purpose.

Founded
Headquarters
Middlefield, CT
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B240
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

Inspire a community of independent thinkers as they connect with others in the joyful pursuit of learning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B240
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Independent Day School Incorporated is a registered education nonprofit based in Middlefield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 066012653. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Independent Day School Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Independent Day School Incorporated is located in Middlefield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Independent Day School Incorporated has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Independent Day School Incorporated 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Independent Day School Incorporated. 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.

Independent Day School Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

The Independent Day School cultivates a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and principled character. In a community that values scholarship and integrity, students are inspired to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and pursue knowledge with confidence and purpose. Independent Day School Incorporated is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among education charities registered in United States: Independent Day School Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Independent Day School Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Independent Day School Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 066012653, 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
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stacy Meisner
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AG
Agatha P•••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrea A•••••
ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL
CA
Candance C•••••••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 8/21)
CA
Catherine G••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel C••••••
TRUSTEE
DI
Diego M•• G•••••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Doug P••••••••
TREASURER
EB
Ebone W••••
VICE PRESIDENT
GR
Gregory M••••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
James O••••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jerry P••••••••
TREASURER
JI
Jim R••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/21)
KA
Karen C•••••
TRUSTEE
KR
Kristen H••••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 8/21)
LA
Laura K J••••••••
DIR. OF ADVANCEMENT AND ENROLLMENT
LA
Lauren B•••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Maggie D••••
DIR. OF FINANCE AND OPS
MA
Marijke K•••••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL
MA
Matthew J•••••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Michael K•••••••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Michael W•••••••
TRUSTEE
NA
Nathaniel B••••
SECRETARY
ST
Stacy M••••••
PRESIDENT
SU
Susanne C•••
TRUSTEE
TJ
Tj G•••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 8/21)
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Independent Day School Incorporated This page 76 $4.1 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
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Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 Independent Day School Incorporated

What is Independent Day School Incorporated?
Independent Day School Incorporated is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Middlefield, United States. The Independent Day School cultivates a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and principled character. In a community that values scholarship and integrity, students are inspired to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and pursue knowledge with confidence and purpose.
When was Independent Day School Incorporated founded?
Independent Day School Incorporated was founded in 1961.
Who leads Independent Day School Incorporated?
Stacy Meisner serves as President.
Where is Independent Day School Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Middlefield, United States.
What is Independent Day School Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Independent Day School Incorporated trustworthy?
Independent Day School Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Independent Day School Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 066012653.
What is Independent Day School Incorporated's website?
http://www.independentdayschool.org