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Chestnut Hill School

The mission of the chestnut hill school is grounded in the belief that childhood optimism and enduring curiosity can transform the world. At the school, students from age …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Chestnut Hill School

The Chestnut Hill School is a leader in early childhood and elementary education in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, five miles outside of downtown Boston. The school serves preschool through grade 6.

Founded
Headquarters
Chestnut Hill, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Mission

The mission of the chestnut hill school is grounded in the belief that childhood optimism and enduring curiosity can transform the world. At the school, students from age 3 through grade 6 find meaning and joy in a diverse community that encourages them to question, take risks, and think critically as they grow into intellectually skilled, empathetic, self-empowered young learners. Within an active community of students, faculty, and families, the chestnut hill school promotes respect between individuals and involvement with the larger community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B21Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.47%
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)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chestnut Hill School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1919, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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
  • 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

Chestnut Hill School is a registered education nonprofit based in Chestnut Hill, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1919 and has been operating for 107 years. Its EIN is 042178868. 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 $13M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chestnut Hill School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042178868. 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.

Chestnut Hill 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Chestnut Hill School is located in Chestnut Hill, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1919 and has been active for 107 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chestnut Hill School has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chestnut Hill 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 $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chestnut Hill 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, Chestnut Hill 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 72% 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.

The Chestnut Hill School is a leader in early childhood and elementary education in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, five miles outside of downtown Boston. The school serves preschool through grade 6. Chestnut Hill School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1919.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Chestnut Hill School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042178868, 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
72% 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
210

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

LI
Lisa H•••
Director

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

Melissa Ahearn named principal of Chestnut Hill Elementary - Midland Daily News
May 2026
www.ourmidland.com
New classrooms, cafeteria could be added to Millcreek's Chestnut Hill - Erie Times-News
Feb 2026
www.goerie.com
Form filed
$13.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Millcreek's Chestnut Hill School is 'very, very crowded.' What can be done? - Erie Times-News
Nov 2025
www.goerie.com
Estyn praises Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, for pupil-engagement and personalised specialist support - NationalWorld
Jun 2025
www.nationalworld.com
Form filed
$13.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Linda Lifsey Hughes, inspirational diversity and inclusion leader at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, dies at 65 - The B
Dec 2024
www.bostonglobe.com
Form filed
$12.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
‘The Lion King’ roars to life at Jenks school May 17-18 - The Chestnut Hill Local
May 2023
www.chestnuthilllocal.com
Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Chestnut Hill’s Mt. Alvernia Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School - Patch
Oct 2022
patch.com
Jenks Dads on Duty: Local group of men promote safety at Jenks Academy in Chestnut Hill - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Apr 2022
www.fox29.com
Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Throwback: Chestnut Hill Elementary School - Midland Daily News
Mar 2021
www.ourmidland.com
Form filed
$10.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
In Chestnut Hill, world class runners are training for the Olympics - The Chestnut Hill Local
Mar 2020
www.chestnuthilllocal.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 - 97 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 · 97 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 · 1919
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Chestnut Hill School

What is Chestnut Hill School?
Chestnut Hill School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chestnut Hill, United States. The Chestnut Hill School is a leader in early childhood and elementary education in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, five miles outside of downtown Boston. The school serves preschool through grade 6.
When was Chestnut Hill School founded?
Chestnut Hill School was founded in 1919.
Who leads Chestnut Hill School?
Lisa Halm serves as Director.
Where is Chestnut Hill School located?
Headquartered in Chestnut Hill, MA, United States.
What is Chestnut Hill School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chestnut Hill School trustworthy?
Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042178868.
What is Chestnut Hill School's website?
http://www.tchs.org