Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri
Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life, as our students triumph over the materialism and despair that …
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Chesterton Academy provides a classical education that is rooted in the Catholic faith. The students attend daily Mass, Catholic theology is integrated into each subject, and the classical curriculum is inspired by G.K. Chesterton's approach to faith and reason and St. Philip Neri's holy humor and responsiveness to his times. Conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is located less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The academy's proximity to our Lady of Good Counsel allows students to assist at daily Mass within a stone's throw from the school. This location includes ample classroom space, plentiful natural light, space for theatrical performances, a gymnasium, and much more. The …
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Mission
Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life, as our students triumph over the materialism and despair that pervades our culture in order to have life and have it abundantly. We do this with a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChesterton Academy of St Philip Neri is a registered education nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 853781304. 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 $502K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853781304. 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.
Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri has $502K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri 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 medium organization. It has $502K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri. 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, Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Chesterton Academy provides a classical education that is rooted in the Catholic faith. The students attend daily Mass, Catholic theology is integrated into each subject, and the classical curriculum is inspired by G.K. Chesterton's approach to faith and reason and St. Philip Neri's holy humor and responsiveness to his times. Conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is located less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The academy's proximity to our Lady of Good Counsel allows students to assist at daily Mass within a stone's throw from the school. This location includes ample classroom space, plentiful natural light... Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $502K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853781304, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ST PHILIP NERI 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 23 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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri
- What is Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri?
- Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kansas City, United States. Chesterton Academy provides a classical education that is rooted in the Catholic faith. The students attend daily Mass, Catholic theology is integrated into each subject, and the classical curriculum is inspired by G.K. Chesterton's approach to faith and reason and St. Philip Neri's holy humor and responsiveness to his times. Conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is located less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The academy's proximity to our Lady of Good Counsel allows students to assist at daily Mass within a stone's throw from the school. This location includes ample classroom space, plentiful natural light, space for theatrical performances, a gymnasium, and much more. The school is run by a board of dedicated parents, educators, and community leaders. We hire excellent classical teachers from both a local and nationwide search who take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We are part of the fast-growing Chesterton Schools Network founded by Dale Ahiquist and Tom Bengston of Minneapolis. Our goal is to form joyful, generous, and confident Catholic leaders prepared for life and mission in the modern world. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: intellect, character, and spirituality. Intellectually, we teach the classics of Western thought from physics to philosophy, and the interrelationship of the great ideas; teaching students not merely what to think but how to think. We build character by helping students grow in the four cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice, which we believe is the foundation of leadership. Spiritually, our students come to understand and embrace the truth of why they exist: to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world and be happy with Him forever in the next.
- When was Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri founded?
- Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri?
- Matthew T Kutz serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
- Where is Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri trustworthy?
- Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri 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 Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853781304.
- What is Chesterton Academy of St Philip Neri's website?
- https://chestertonacademykc.org