Dallas, TX

THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL

EIN 75-6059993

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

Dedicated to igniting the potential of each child, Lamplighter engages children in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL

The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school in Dallas, Texas serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. The school emphasizes rigorous academics combined with social-emotional learning, hands-on project-based work, and a culture of curiosity and compassion. In recent years Lamplighter has reinforced its campus and curriculum with purpose-built learning spaces (including an Innovation Lab and teaching kitchen), published a 2024 strategic plan, and completed a planned leadership transition: the board announced Michael Johnson as the next Catherine M. Rose Head of School on November 7, 2025, and he began his tenure in Summer 2026. In its most recent IRS filing for fiscal year 2025 the school reported approximately $16.6M in total revenue and net assets in the tens of millions, and current enrollment is roughly 450 students.

Notable achievements

Eastin Family Innovation Lab & Teaching Kitchen

Completed a purpose-built Innovation Lab (maker/robotics/woodshop/teaching kitchen) to support STEM, hands-on learning, and project-based curriculum; the facility expanded the school's experiential learning capacity.

Sustained enrollment and fiscal strength

Maintained an enrollment of roughly 450 students while reporting multi‑million dollar annual operating budgets and a strong net asset base in its most recent Form 990, supporting program continuity and campus investment.

Planned leadership transition

Executed a multi-stage Head of School search and transition (retirement announcement April 9, 2025; successor announced November 7, 2025; new Head began Summer 2026) while advancing a 2024 strategic plan.

At a glance

Total assets: $67.7M
Annual revenue: $16.3M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 75-6059993
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: www.thelamplighterschool.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Received a multi-year, high rating on Charity Navigator (four-star level and high accountability/finance scores).

Lamplighter's Innovation Lab received national recognition in architecture and education design, including an AIA Education Facility Design award for the project.

Recent IRS filings and nonprofit reporting show a high program‑expense ratio (program efficiency), indicating the majority of expenses support educational programming.

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