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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. …

Religion Cincinnati, OH EIN 820977523 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Cise

Transform lives through Catholic education. CISE provides scholarships and support to Cincinnati

Founded
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

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 where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X22
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cise 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

PH
Philip R McHugh
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex K•••••
Trustee - Started 2/1/2020
AL
Allison K••••
Secretary
AN
Andrew W•••••••••
Trustee
AN
Ann S•••••
Trustee
AN
Ann S••••
Trustee
BI
Bill S••••
Trustee
BL
Blake R••
Trustee
BO
Bob F••••
Trustee
BO
Bob H••••
Trustee
BR
Brian B••••••••
Resigned - 11/21/2019
CH
Christopher R••••
Trustee
CY
Cynthia K••••
Trustee
DA
David W•••••••
Vice Chair
DE
Deacon R•••• W••••••
Trustee
DI
Diane T•••••••••
Trustee
DI
Dick G•••••
Emeritus
DO
Donald M•••••• J•
Board Chair
DO
Don M••••••
Chairperson
ED
Eddie T••••
Resigned- Exit 1-15-2021
EL
Elizabeth N••••••
Trustee
FR
Fr G••• C•••••••••
Trustee
HA
Harry S•••••
Trustee
JA
Jack B•••••
Emeritus
JA
Jane K••••••
Trustee
JA
Jay V••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$13.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$20.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cise This page 89 $6.4 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Disciplemakers Inc 89 $7.0 million -
Global Servants Inc 89 $2.6 million -
Loudoun Hunger Relief 89 $7.6 million -
Interact Ministries Inc 89 $2.7 million -
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Nfp 89 $4.8 million -
International Theological Seminary 89 $1.8 million -
Arrabon 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, 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