Cise
The mission of CISE is to transform the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education at designated inner-city schools and Catholic high schools. …
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Transform lives through Catholic education. CISE provides scholarships and support to Cincinnati
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Mission
The mission of CISE is to transform the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education at designated inner-city schools and Catholic high schools. Gospel values are taught in an environment of respect, safety, and discipline. CISE works with schools to promote excellence through collaboration and accountability.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Cise with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 114,636 religion 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. 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
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 + methodologyCise is a registered religion nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 820977523. 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 $6M in annual revenue. 213 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 820977523. 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.
Cise 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Cise is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cise has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cise is classified as a Religion 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 $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 213 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cise. 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, Cise 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Transform lives through Catholic education. CISE provides scholarships and support to Cincinnati Cise is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cise are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cise is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 820977523, 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.
CISE 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 FY2025 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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CISE Inspires the Next Generation of Problem-Solvers - CSUDH News
Registration open for US NSF/CISE: New England Regional AI and Quantum Information Science Symposium 2026 - The University of Maine
Vassilis Digalakis Jr. joins CISE as he tackles AI’s biggest flaws - Boston University
Maritime security and CISE information exchange - Rajavartiolaitos
NSF CISE Updates Office Hour | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation - U.S. National Science Foundation (.gov)
CISE Fall Workshop Charts Course for Intelligent, Resilient Power Grids - Boston University
CISE Seminar: Florian Dörfler, ETH Zürich - Boston University
CISE Seminar: Alberto Abadie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Boston University
Stephen Van Cise Obituary - The Denver Post
CS professor Han Zhao wins two NSF awards: CAREER and CISE CORE - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
Activity timeline
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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 - 213 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 · 213 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cise
- What is Cise?
- Cise is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cincinnati, United States. Transform lives through Catholic education. CISE provides scholarships and support to Cincinnati
- When was Cise founded?
- Cise was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Cise?
- Philip R McHugh serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Cise located?
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
- What is Cise's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cise trustworthy?
- Cise 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 Cise's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 820977523.
- What is Cise's website?
- http://cisekids.org