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Catlin Gabel School

Catlin gabel fosters compassionate and curious citizens of the world by inspiring in every student a love of learning and the courage to take responsible action. Catlin gabel …

Education Portland, OR EIN: 930386804 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School believes in fostering curiosity with courage at every age from preschool to 12th grade. Learn about our private school in Portland, OR!

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

Catlin gabel fosters compassionate and curious citizens of the world by inspiring in every student a love of learning and the courage to take responsible action. Catlin gabel school was founded on the four principles of progressive education, which remain the foundation for teaching and learning prek-12th grade.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B200
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Catlin Gabel School with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1958, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Catlin Gabel School is a registered education nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 930386804. 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 $44M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.

Catlin Gabel School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930386804. 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.

Catlin Gabel School 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 88% 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.

Catlin Gabel School is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catlin Gabel School has $44M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Catlin Gabel 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 large organization. It has $44M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Catlin Gabel 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, Catlin Gabel 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 88% 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.

Catlin Gabel School believes in fostering curiosity with courage at every age from preschool to 12th grade. Learn about our private school in Portland, OR! Catlin Gabel School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $44M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Catlin Gabel School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Catlin Gabel School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 930386804, 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
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
427

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Sharon K•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Catlin Gabel (Portland, OR) High School Sports - Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more - MaxPreps
Feb 2026
www.maxpreps.com
Swimming: 'Winning mentality' propels Catlin Gabel - OSAA
Jan 2026
www.osaa.org
Form filed
$44.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Team Highlights: Varsity Girls Basketball Delphian School vs. Catlin Gabel School - Catlin Gabel - NFHS Network
Dec 2025
www.nfhsnetwork.com
Marist vs Catlin Gabel - Girls Varsity Soccer 10/03/2025 | Live & On Demand - NFHS Network
Oct 2025
www.nfhsnetwork.com
Form filed
$43.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$40.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$34.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Catlin Gabel, facing new questions about school abuse case, seeks to block document release - OregonLive.com
Aug 2022
www.oregonlive.com
Form filed
$34.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Portland school Catlin Gabel fires educator accused of sexual abuse - KOIN.com
Oct 2021
www.koin.com
Form filed
$30.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Alphabet Stories: Catlin Gabel School - OSAA
Dec 2020
www.osaa.org
Six more former Catlin Gabel students claim they were sexually abused by their teachers - OregonLive.com
Apr 2020
www.oregonlive.com
5 More Former Catlin Gabel Students Allege Abuse By Teachers - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Feb 2020
www.opb.org
Catlin Gabel places current employee on leave as more former students file lawsuits - KATU
Feb 2020
katu.com

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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.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 133 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 133 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 · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Catlin Gabel School

What is Catlin Gabel School?
Catlin Gabel School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Portland, United States. Catlin Gabel School believes in fostering curiosity with courage at every age from preschool to 12th grade. Learn about our private school in Portland, OR!
When was Catlin Gabel School founded?
Catlin Gabel School was founded in 1958.
Who leads Catlin Gabel School?
Sharon Keiser serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Catlin Gabel School located?
Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
What is Catlin Gabel School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catlin Gabel School trustworthy?
Catlin Gabel School 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 Catlin Gabel School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 930386804.
What is Catlin Gabel School's website?
http://www.catlin.edu