2011-02-07T13:03:03-06:00 2010-06-30 HANNA MCGLONE & CO PC 455 SOUTH GULPH ROAD SUITE 306 KING OF PRUSSIA PA 19406 990 2009-07-01 231728895 BENCHMARK SCHOOL BENC 6105653741 2107 N PROVIDENCE ROAD MEDIA PA 190631898 Dr Robert Gaskins PhD 6105653741 2011-01-22 1 J R HANNA 6105277400 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Dr Robert Gaskins PhD 2107 N PROVIDENCE ROAD MEDIA PA 190631898 4987272 0 X WWW.BENCHMARKSCHOOL.ORG X 1970 PA To teach struggling readers the tools and strategies to become learners, thinkers & problem solvers. 12 8 89 150 0 0 599628 656900 4962649 4244023 -34654 73215 -1191 -371 5526432 4973767 0 0 4155409 4026649 0 215240 1248164 1224083 5403573 5250732 122859 -276965 16932847 17169669 1430424 1390102 15502423 15779567 Benchmark's mission is to help bright, struggling readers develop into confident and strategic thinkers, learners, and problem-solvers. 0 0 4440130 4244023 Follow-up data over the past 40 years demonstrate Benchmark School's success in helping students make significant gains in reading while also helping students: understand themselves as learners, advocate for themselves, and take control of their own learning. At the heart of this success is an exceptional teaching staff comprised of knowledgeable and caring individuals who are deeply committed to the extensive professional development that is woven into the fabric of the School. This commitment to professional development supports the School's enduring dedication to innovation and excellence. 4440130 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 89 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X DR Robert W Gaskins 6105653741 2107 N PROVIDENCE RD Media PA 19063 DR IRENE W GASKINS 40.00 X X 40850 0 4952 DR ROBERT W GASKINS 40.00 X X 130875 0 15978 Mrs Regina M Smith 40.00 X X 58191 0 7001 Mrs MARCH W PEPPER 1.00 X 3433 0 343 Mr RICHARD C GASKINS 0.50 X 0 0 0 DR WILLIAM B CAREY 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mr Douglas H Pyle 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mrs AMY T PETERSEN 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Mr DAVID A STITELY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Dr James R Hallam 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mrs Betsy B Bemis 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mr Adam W Watson 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mr WAYNE REICHART 40.00 X 106517 0 13014 339866 0 41288 2 0 0 0 0 14298 22835 619767 25359 656900 Tuition 611710 4226899 4226899 Word ID 611710 17124 17124 4244023 73319 73319 2478 2582 -104 -104 -104 10552 14298 10923 -371 -371 4973767 4244023 0 72844 261624 147485 114139 3163083 2845521 228323 89239 335035 300219 23795 11021 266907 235571 23666 7670 24700 24700 25265 25265 149815 61544 44380 43891 15098 13068 2030 312508 312508 27492 27492 373574 314097 43686 15791 91019 91019 Other Program Related 159207 159207 Miscellaneous Expense 29449 4587 20812 4050 Fees and Licenses 8495 8495 Word ID Expenses 7461 7461 Allocation of Indirect 0 323878 -340161 16283 5250732 4440130 595362 215240 788823 855264 120958 59496 4734 2228 39136 50924 13202775 4136854 9269177 9065921 6710019 7135836 16932847 17169669 374572 423543 974339 966559 81513 0 1430424 1390102 X 14889556 15241753 612867 537814 15502423 15779567 16932847 17169669 X 0 1 1 X 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 571799 571799 11669917 3338111 8331806 961059 798743 162316 9065921 4973767 5250732 -276965 448017 106092 554109 277144 5527876 448017 106092 554109 4973767 0 4973767 5250732 0 5250732 0 5250732 Part XI, Line 8 - Other Adjustments: Change in Valuation of Split Interest Agreement: 106092. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Change in Valuation of Split Interest Agreement: 106092. 1 1 1 The Benchmark School's non-discriminatory policy is publicized through public notices in news media. 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 THE SCHOOL RECEIVES GRANTS IN THE FORM OF TEXTBOOKS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA UNDER ACTS 195 & 190. 1 Spring Social Event 24850 14298 10552 10923 24850 14298 10552 10923 10923 -371 X 22835 Provided by PA X 1 2524 Mean Value 0 0 1 Third Party Use: Part I, Line 32b: Publicly traded stock is accepted in one of the school's investment accounts and the institution is instructed to sell the securities within 24 hours of receipt. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 The Head of School, Board Chair, and a Board Member are family members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 After the Form 990 is reviewed and approved by a committee of the Board of Trustees, an electronic copy of the Form 990, as ultimately filed, is provided to each member of the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Officers and Trustees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the course of their responsibilities. Annually they sign the corporate conflict of interest statement and identify any potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation committee meets annually and provides the Board with recommendations for annual salary increases. The Board considers the committee's recommendations and approves everyone's compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The School makes its policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.