Bridgeport International Academy Inc
To provide a diversity of academic programs for secondary education in a university setting, and a positive learning environment for domestic and international students.
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BIA is a private, nonsectarian, college preparatory, boarding and day high school for boys and girls in grades 9–12 located in Bridgeport CT
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Mission
To provide a diversity of academic programs for secondary education in a university setting, and a positive learning environment for domestic and international students.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bridgeport International Academy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBridgeport International Academy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Bridgeport, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 061595283. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bridgeport International Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061595283. 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.
Bridgeport International Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Bridgeport International Academy Inc is located in Bridgeport, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bridgeport International Academy Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bridgeport International Academy Inc 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bridgeport International Academy 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, Bridgeport International Academy Inc 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
BIA is a private, nonsectarian, college preparatory, boarding and day high school for boys and girls in grades 9–12 located in Bridgeport CT Bridgeport International Academy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Bridgeport International Academy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bridgeport International Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061595283, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BRIDGEPORT INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Bridgeport teen joins Marine Corps to honor grandfather who died before he could say goodbye - CTPost
Bridgeport Teen Enlists In Marine Corps In Memory Of Grandfather Who Recently Died - News12 | Connecticut
Bridgeport International Academy Volleyball (2025) Schedule - MaxPreps
Bridgeport International Academy (CT) Basketball - MaxPreps
Springfield Commonwealth Academy (MA) Basketball - MaxPreps
University of Bridgeport stands on its own after parting with church - CTPost
The Story Of Bridgeport's Revolutionary Corset Factory - WSHU
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 40 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bridgeport International Academy Inc
- What is Bridgeport International Academy Inc?
- Bridgeport International Academy Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Bridgeport, United States. BIA is a private, nonsectarian, college preparatory, boarding and day high school for boys and girls in grades 9–12 located in Bridgeport CT
- When was Bridgeport International Academy Inc founded?
- Bridgeport International Academy Inc was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Bridgeport International Academy Inc?
- Emily Kise serves as Headmaster.
- Where is Bridgeport International Academy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, United States.
- What is Bridgeport International Academy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bridgeport International Academy Inc trustworthy?
- Bridgeport International Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Bridgeport International Academy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061595283.
- What is Bridgeport International Academy Inc's website?
- http://bridgeportacademy.org