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Cheshire Academy

The academy provides educational activities to approximately 384 students grades 9-12, as well as a postgraduate year.

The Cheshire Academy

Cheshire, CT EIN: 060662113 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Cheshire Academy

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Founded
Headquarters
Cheshire, CT
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1939

Mission

The academy provides educational activities to approximately 384 students grades 9-12, as well as a postgraduate year.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.40%
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)
$0.77
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, Cheshire Academy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1937, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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
  • 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 (5 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

Cheshire Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Cheshire, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 060662113. 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 $28M in annual revenue. 136 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cheshire Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060662113. 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.

Cheshire Academy 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 77% 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.

Cheshire Academy is located in Cheshire, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cheshire Academy has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.

Cheshire Academy 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 $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 136 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cheshire Academy. 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, Cheshire Academy 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 77% 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.

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Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Cheshire Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cheshire Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060662113, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
157

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Matthew P•••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Evan Cameron, Cheshire Academy Cats, Interior Offensive Lineman - 247Sports
Jun 2026
247sports.com
Prep: Former Cheshire coach Giano to join Avon Old Farms staff - New England Baseball Journal
Jun 2026
www.baseballjournal.com
Cheshire Academy vs Frederick Gunn | Soccer | 9/30 - MaxPreps
Jun 2026
www.maxpreps.com
Cheshire Academy vs Taft School | Soccer | 10/7 - MaxPreps
Jun 2026
www.maxpreps.com
Son of former Yale football coach making impact at Cheshire Academy - WTNH.com
Jun 2026
www.wtnh.com
Connecticut prep schoolers gather for Cheshire Academy College Football Showcase - Yahoo Sports
May 2026
sports.yahoo.com
Cheshire Academy's Clay Fuller elected to Congress, replacing Marjorie Taylor Green - CT Insider
Apr 2026
www.ctinsider.com
Cheshire Academy alumnus Clay Fuller elected to U.S. House of Representatives - WFSB
Apr 2026
www.wfsb.com
Cheshire Academy Head of School dismisses Giano, Katynski - New England Baseball Journal
Apr 2026
www.baseballjournal.com
‘Shelter-In-Place’ Lifted After Police Response At Cheshire Academy - Patch
Mar 2026
patch.com
Form filed
$28.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.5M revenue
FY2021
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 136 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 · 136 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 · 1937
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cheshire Academy

What is Cheshire Academy?
Cheshire Academy is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Cheshire, United States. Recent Stories Cheshire Academy to Launch Apogee Fencing Program Cheshire Academy Launches Next Chapter of Roxbury Program NBC Features Cheshire Academy 12th Grader for Offering Free Tennis Clinic in Jamaica Cheshire Academy Academic Dean Shares Grading Insights on National Podcast FIND YOUR PASSION.FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL. Experience Cheshire Academy This is a college preparatory boarding and […]
When was Cheshire Academy founded?
Cheshire Academy was founded in 1937.
Who leads Cheshire Academy?
Matthew Piechota serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Cheshire Academy located?
Headquartered in Cheshire, CT, United States.
What is Cheshire Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cheshire Academy trustworthy?
Cheshire Academy 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 Cheshire Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 060662113.
What is Cheshire Academy's website?
http://www.cheshireacademy.org