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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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChestnut 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.
Filing history
6 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.
CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL 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
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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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10 articles found
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Melissa Ahearn named principal of Chestnut Hill Elementary - Midland Daily News
New classrooms, cafeteria could be added to Millcreek's Chestnut Hill - Erie Times-News
Millcreek's Chestnut Hill School is 'very, very crowded.' What can be done? - Erie Times-News
Estyn praises Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, for pupil-engagement and personalised specialist support - NationalWorld
Linda Lifsey Hughes, inspirational diversity and inclusion leader at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, dies at 65 - The Boston Globe
‘The Lion King’ roars to life at Jenks school May 17-18 - The Chestnut Hill Local
Chestnut Hill’s Mt. Alvernia Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School - Patch
Jenks Dads on Duty: Local group of men promote safety at Jenks Academy in Chestnut Hill - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Throwback: Chestnut Hill Elementary School - Midland Daily News
In Chestnut Hill, world class runners are training for the Olympics - The Chestnut Hill Local
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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 - 97 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 · 97 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 · 1919
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Programs & activitiesNo 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