Amite Independent School
EDUCATION INSTITUTION (PRE-K -12TH) WITH THE OBJECTIVE FOR ITS STUDENTS TO OBTAIN PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH; UNDERSTAND THE BASIC MATHEMATICAL AND SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS; TO GAIN AN …
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Oak Forest Academy is a private primary and secondary school in Amite, LA. OFA has provided PK-3-12 students with a safe and meaningful learning experience since 1969. Small enough to be personal, large enough to grow.
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Mission
Education institution (pre-k -12th) with the objective for its students to obtain proficiency in written and spoken english; understand the basic mathematical and scientific concepts; to gain an overview of the social sciences, with basic knowledge of U.S. History, government, and economic systems; to develop an interest in one or several areas of study, which could lead to a lifelong career or profession; to develop an awareness of the importance of one's physical and emotional well-being; to be exposed to moral and spiritual values which will serve as a guide in making day-to-day decisions.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Amite Independent School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmite Independent School is a registered education nonprofit based in Amite, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 720682617. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Amite Independent School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 720682617. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Amite Independent School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Amite Independent School is located in Amite, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 600 Walnut St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Amite Independent School has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Amite Independent School is classified as an 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Amite Independent 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Amite Independent School holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Oak Forest Academy is a private primary and secondary school in Amite, LA. OFA has provided PK-3-12 students with a safe and meaningful learning experience since 1969. Small enough to be personal, large enough to grow. Amite Independent School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Amite Independent School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amite Independent School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 720682617, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Amite Independent School
- What is Amite Independent School?
- Amite Independent School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Amite, United States. Oak Forest Academy is a private primary and secondary school in Amite, LA. OFA has provided PK-3-12 students with a safe and meaningful learning experience since 1969. Small enough to be personal, large enough to grow.
- When was Amite Independent School founded?
- Amite Independent School was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Amite Independent School?
- Rebecca Hendry serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Amite Independent School located?
- Headquartered in Amite, LA, United States.
- What is Amite Independent School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Amite Independent School trustworthy?
- Amite Independent School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Amite Independent School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 720682617.
- What is Amite Independent School's website?
- https://www.ofajackets.org