The Field School
The Field School is a diverse, classical school that feeds the hearts and minds of children through rigorous study rooted in a christ-centered environment. Students grow intellectually, socially and spiritually, deepening their passion for lifelong learning, selfless service, and a desire for lasting relationships amid diverse community.
The Field School at a glance
In short: The Field School gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.1M). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,150,000
- Median grant
- $1,150,000
- Total assets
- $16,258,596
- +90.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Field School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Field School Foundation ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Field School Foundation | Building Improvements | $1,150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,258,596 | $7,195,225 | $5,941,403 | $1,150,000 | 1 | $53,960 |
| 2024 | $8,525,388 | $8,845,056 | $6,752,136 | — | — | $31,990 |
| 2023 | $6,111,660 | $6,612,053 | $5,931,705 | — | — | $7,163 |
| 2022 | $3,206,039 | $3,036,909 | $2,278,458 | — | — | $701 |
| 2021 | $2,622,004 | $3,349,344 | $1,595,756 | — | — | $12,372 |
| 2020 | $807,611 | $1,325,266 | $1,088,607 | — | — | $1,209 |
About The Field School
Based on IRS filings
The Field School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Field School is led by Dana Cooper, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Cooper
President
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Otkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Ritsman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff McCall
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cortlandt Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bodette
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Cueto
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Akinlawon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Mann
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$66K (2022) → $132K (2025)
Phil Nussbaum
Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Tan
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Searls
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Andrew Follett (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Daisey Dowell (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Jaemey Bush (2020–2024) — Director - Admissions
- Former: Jackie Doctor (2024) — Director
- Former: Reggie Champagne (2023) — Director
- Former: Reginald Champagne (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Zach Wallace (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Oscar Leiva (2022) — Director
- Former: Annie Houghton (2020) — Director
- Former: Jon Kelly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $132K, to Jeremy Mann (Ex-Officio).
Frequently asked questions about The Field School
How much does The Field School give each year?
The Field School gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Field School?
The Field School reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What is The Field School?
The Field School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Field School's EIN?
The Field School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2218513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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