Cheshire Academy
The academy provides educational activities to approximately 384 students grades 9-12, as well as a postgraduate year.
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Mission
The academy provides educational activities to approximately 384 students grades 9-12, as well as a postgraduate year.
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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, 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
- 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 + methodologyCheshire 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.
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.
CHESHIRE ACADEMY 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Evan Cameron, Cheshire Academy Cats, Interior Offensive Lineman - 247Sports
Prep: Former Cheshire coach Giano to join Avon Old Farms staff - New England Baseball Journal
Cheshire Academy vs Frederick Gunn | Soccer | 9/30 - MaxPreps
Cheshire Academy vs Taft School | Soccer | 10/7 - MaxPreps
Son of former Yale football coach making impact at Cheshire Academy - WTNH.com
Connecticut prep schoolers gather for Cheshire Academy College Football Showcase - Yahoo Sports
Cheshire Academy's Clay Fuller elected to Congress, replacing Marjorie Taylor Green - CT Insider
Cheshire Academy alumnus Clay Fuller elected to U.S. House of Representatives - WFSB
Cheshire Academy Head of School dismisses Giano, Katynski - New England Baseball Journal
‘Shelter-In-Place’ Lifted After Police Response At Cheshire Academy - Patch
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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 - 136 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 · 136 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 · 1937
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Programs & activitiesNo 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