Christian School Society of Portland
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Portland Christian Schools is a private Christian school equipping preschool – 12th grade students to grow in faith, character, and academic excellence.
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Mission
Provide quality education to students preschool through grade 12.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Christian School Society of Portland has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1947, it predates 94% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChristian School Society of Portland is a registered education nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 930401248. 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 $7M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christian School Society of Portland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930401248. 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.
Christian School Society of Portland 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 84% 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.
Christian School Society of Portland is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Based on official tax filings, Christian School Society of Portland has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Christian School Society of Portland 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 $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Christian School Society of Portland. 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, Christian School Society of Portland 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Portland Christian Schools is a private Christian school equipping preschool – 12th grade students to grow in faith, character, and academic excellence. Christian School Society of Portland is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Christian School Society of Portland are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christian School Society of Portland is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 930401248, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY OF PORTLAND 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 1947
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Christian School Society of Portland
- What is Christian School Society of Portland?
- Christian School Society of Portland is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Portland, United States. Portland Christian Schools is a private Christian school equipping preschool – 12th grade students to grow in faith, character, and academic excellence.
- When was Christian School Society of Portland founded?
- Christian School Society of Portland was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Christian School Society of Portland?
- Mike Griffith serves as Chairman.
- Where is Christian School Society of Portland located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Christian School Society of Portland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christian School Society of Portland trustworthy?
- Christian School Society of Portland 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 Christian School Society of Portland's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 930401248.
- What is Christian School Society of Portland's website?
- http://www.pcschools.org