Cate School
THROUGH COMMITMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, COMPANIONSHIP, AND SERVICE, EACH MEMBER OF THE CATE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTES TO WHAT OUR FOUNDER CALLED "THE SPIRIT OF THIS PLACE ALL COMPOUNDED OF BEAUTY AND …
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The Cate School is a unique school for boarding and day students. Tailored for youths in 9th-12th grade, choose the Cate School for a superior education.
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Mission
Through commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service, each member of the cate community contributes to what our founder called "the spirit of this place all compounded of beauty and virtue, quiet study, vigorous play, and hard work."
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Cate School with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1910, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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
- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCate School is a registered education nonprofit based in Carpinteria, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1910 and has been operating for 116 years. Its EIN is 951644630. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cate School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951644630. 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.
Cate School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% 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.
Cate School is located in Carpinteria, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1910 and has been active for 116 years. Its registered address is PO Box 5005, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cate School has $40M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cate 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 major organization. It has $40M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cate 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, Cate 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
The Cate School is a unique school for boarding and day students. Tailored for youths in 9th-12th grade, choose the Cate School for a superior education. Cate School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1910.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $40M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Cate School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cate School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 951644630, 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 (FY2024): 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.
CATE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 111 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 · 1910
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cate School
- What is Cate School?
- Cate School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Carpinteria, United States. The Cate School is a unique school for boarding and day students. Tailored for youths in 9th-12th grade, choose the Cate School for a superior education.
- When was Cate School founded?
- Cate School was founded in 1910.
- Who leads Cate School?
- Sandi Pierce serves as ASST HEADMASTER FINANCE & OPERATION.
- Where is Cate School located?
- Headquartered in Carpinteria, CA, United States.
- What is Cate School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cate School trustworthy?
- Cate School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Cate School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 951644630.
- What is Cate School's website?
- https://www.cate.org