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Academy for Science and Design Charter School

The academy for science and design is an open-enrollment chartered public school for grades 5-12, specializing in science, mathematics, engineering, and design. Algebra, biology, chemistry, and physics are …

Academy For Science & Design

Education Nashua, NH EIN 412204508 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Academy for Science and Design Charter School

Preparing the next generation of problem-solvers through a STEM education built on curiosity, challenge, and real discovery.

Founded
Headquarters
Nashua, NH
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

The academy for science and design is an open-enrollment chartered public school for grades 5-12, specializing in science, mathematics, engineering, and design. Algebra, biology, chemistry, and physics are taught beginning in the 7th grade. It is tuition-free for new hampshire students.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
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: 1.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
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

Academy for Science and Design Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashua, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 412204508. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Academy for Science and Design Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

Academy for Science and Design Charter School is located in Nashua, NH, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Academy for Science and Design Charter School has $7M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Academy for Science and Design Charter School 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 $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Academy for Science and Design Charter School. 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.

Academy for Science and Design Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.

Preparing the next generation of problem-solvers through a STEM education built on curiosity, challenge, and real discovery. Academy for Science and Design Charter School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in United States: Academy for Science and Design Charter School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Academy for Science and Design Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy for Science and Design Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 412204508, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Cava
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan C•••
MEMBER
DR
Dr K•••• G•••••
MEMBER
JE
Jennifer C•••
Director
KA
Karen G•••••
MEMBER
KE
Ken J••••••
MEMBER
KE
Kent G••••••
MEMBER
LI
Lisa M•••••••
SECRETARY
MI
Mike B•••••
TREASURER
PE
Peter B•••••
MEMBER
RI
Rick B•••••
CHAIR
RO
Rodney C•••••
VICE CHAIR
RY
Ryan H•••
MEMBER
YU
Yuching B••••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Academy for Science and Design Charter School This page 89 $6.9 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
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New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 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 Academy for Science and Design Charter School

What is Academy for Science and Design Charter School?
Academy for Science and Design Charter School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nashua, United States. Preparing the next generation of problem-solvers through a STEM education built on curiosity, challenge, and real discovery.
When was Academy for Science and Design Charter School founded?
Academy for Science and Design Charter School was founded in 2008.
Who leads Academy for Science and Design Charter School?
Jennifer Cava serves as Executive Director.
Where is Academy for Science and Design Charter School located?
Headquartered in Nashua, United States.
What is Academy for Science and Design Charter School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter School trustworthy?
Academy for Science and Design Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Academy for Science and Design Charter School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 412204508.
What is Academy for Science and Design Charter School's website?
http://www.asdnh.org