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Center for Responsive Schools Inc

THE CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS PROMOTES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ENABLE OPTIMAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THEIR METHODS ARE …

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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Center for Responsive Schools Inc

We believe students thrive in school & classroom environments that are responsive to their academic, social, and emotional strengths and needs.

Founded
Headquarters
Turners Falls, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
N200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Tax-exempt status revoked

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

Mission

The center for responsive schools promotes kindergarten through grade 8 education that emphasizes social, emotional and academic development in order to enable optimal student achievement. Their methods are known as the responsive classroom approach. They accomplish their mission by workshops - consultation and educational counseling provided to the general public and to other educational institutions, product sales of educational materials purchased resale and those developed by the foundation staff members.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.03%
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)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Responsive Schools Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented human services 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 98% 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

Center for Responsive Schools Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Turners Falls, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 042733471. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Responsive Schools Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042733471. 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.

Center for Responsive Schools 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. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Center for Responsive Schools Inc is located in Turners Falls, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 85 Avenue A Ste 204 # 718, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Responsive Schools Inc has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Responsive Schools Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Responsive Schools 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, Center for Responsive Schools Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.

We believe students thrive in school & classroom environments that are responsive to their academic, social, and emotional strengths and needs. Center for Responsive Schools Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Center for Responsive Schools Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Responsive Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042733471, 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
77% 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
195

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

LO
Lora H•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$15.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.4M 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 this charity 322,679
Education 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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 36 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 · 1981
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Responsive Schools Inc

What is Center for Responsive Schools Inc?
Center for Responsive Schools Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Turners Falls, United States. We believe students thrive in school & classroom environments that are responsive to their academic, social, and emotional strengths and needs.
When was Center for Responsive Schools Inc founded?
Center for Responsive Schools Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Center for Responsive Schools Inc?
Lora Hodges serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Center for Responsive Schools Inc located?
Headquartered in Turners Falls, MA, United States.
What is Center for Responsive Schools Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Responsive Schools Inc trustworthy?
Center for Responsive Schools 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 Center for Responsive Schools Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042733471.
What is Center for Responsive Schools Inc's website?
https://www.crslearn.org