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.
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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 213 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cise has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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. 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.
Cise has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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: Cise's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. 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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 213 disclosed in the public registry.
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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, United States.
- What is Cise's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cise trustworthy?
- Cise has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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