Christel House International Inc
The vision of christel house international (chi): a world where poverty does not limit potential.
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FROM CLASSROOMS TO LIFE Christel House prepares graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential.
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Mission
The vision of christel house international (chi): a world where poverty does not limit potential.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Christel House International Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyChristel House International Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 352051932. 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 $29M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christel House International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352051932. 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.
Christel House International Inc 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. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Christel House International Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Christel House International Inc has $29M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Christel House International Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $29M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Christel House International Inc. 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, Christel House International Inc 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 79% 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.
FROM CLASSROOMS TO LIFE Christel House prepares graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential. Christel House International Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $29M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Christel House International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 352051932, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Christel House SA to open a new High School - SA Good News
IBJ Podcast: Inside Christel House’s plan to expand its global network of schools - Indianapolis Business Journal
Fundacion Santo Domingo and Christel House International Announce Historic Alliance to Transform Education in Colombia - TMX Newsfile
GHP Search Partners with Christel House International to Add Seven Cabinet Members - Hunt Scanlon Media
Christel House Jamaica: Uplifting Students, Empowering Families, Transforming Futures - Jamaica Information Service
From hardship to hope: Christel House celebrates impact - Jamaica Observer
Christel House Jamaica Opens State-of-the-Art High School - Jamaica Information Service
Christel House Jamaica Marks Five Years of Delivering Holistic and Transformative Education - Jamaica Information Service
Christel House Expands to Two Countries, Selected as Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Maker - Yahoo Finance
Bart Peterson to retire as CEO of Christel House International - Inside INdiana Business
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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 - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 131 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Christel House International Inc
- What is Christel House International Inc?
- Christel House International Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. FROM CLASSROOMS TO LIFE Christel House prepares graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential.
- When was Christel House International Inc founded?
- Christel House International Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Christel House International Inc?
- Becky Hawkins serves as Interim CFO.
- Where is Christel House International Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The charity operates in 5 countries.
- What is Christel House International Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christel House International Inc trustworthy?
- Christel House International Inc 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 Christel House International Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 352051932.
- What is Christel House International Inc's website?
- http://www.christelhouse.org