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Bluford Charter School Inc

TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL-TO-CAREER ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES.

Education Philadelphia, PA EIN: 272662701 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Bluford Charter School Inc

Universal Companies is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA that provides several educational opportunities. Our goal is to challenge and reverse urban decline by giving the community a chance at higher education and better employment openings. Contact us today for more information.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Nov. 15, 2025 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

To provide a school-to-career academic program that emphasizes self-sufficiency, civic responsibility and problem solving through mathematics, language arts and the sciences.

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: 72%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bluford Charter School Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bluford Charter School Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bluford Charter School Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272662701. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bluford Charter School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272662701. 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.

Bluford Charter School Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 90/100.

Bluford Charter School Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 5801 Media St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bluford Charter School Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Bluford Charter School Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bluford Charter School Inc. 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, Bluford Charter School Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Universal Companies is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA that provides several educational opportunities. Our goal is to challenge and reverse urban decline by giving the community a chance at higher education and better employment openings. Contact us today for more information. Bluford Charter School Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Bluford Charter School Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bluford Charter School Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272662701, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
98

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

GA
Gary N•••••
BUSINESS MANAGER

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bluford Charter School Inc

What is Bluford Charter School Inc?
Bluford Charter School Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Universal Companies is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA that provides several educational opportunities. Our goal is to challenge and reverse urban decline by giving the community a chance at higher education and better employment openings. Contact us today for more information.
When was Bluford Charter School Inc founded?
Bluford Charter School Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads Bluford Charter School Inc?
Gary Nelson serves as BUSINESS MANAGER.
Where is Bluford Charter School Inc located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
What is Bluford Charter School Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bluford Charter School Inc trustworthy?
Bluford Charter School Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Bluford Charter School Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272662701.
What is Bluford Charter School Inc's website?
https://universalcompanies.org