Community Development Institute Head Start
DURING ITS 22 YEARS OF OPERATIONS AS THE NATIONAL INTERIM MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE HEAD START (CDI HS) HAS OPERATED 253 HEAD START PROGRAMS UNDER INTERIM MANAGEMENT, …
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Community Development Institute Head Start is a education organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $99.5 million. EIN: 841548541.
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Mission
During its 22 years of operations as the national interim management contractor, community development institute head start (cdI hs) has operated 253 head start programs under interim management, providing comprehensive services to low-income children and families in communities throughout the united states and puerto rico. Head start programs under cdI hs's interim management receive administration and oversight of the day-to-day head start and/or early head start operations in programs where a hs/ehs grantee has relinquished, is under suspension, or has had its grant terminated by ohs. To date, cdI hs has served funded enrollment of over 125,000 children.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Community Development Institute Head Start has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Development Institute Head Start is a registered education nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 841548541. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $46M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Community Development Institute Head Start's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841548541. 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.
Community Development Institute Head Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 education charities in United States is 90/100.
Community Development Institute Head Start is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is 10065 E Harvard Ave Ste 700, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Community Development Institute Head Start has $46M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Development Institute Head Start is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $46M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Community Development Institute Head Start. 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, Community Development Institute Head Start 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 83%). 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.
Community Development Institute Head Start is a education organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $99.5 million. EIN: 841548541. Community Development Institute Head Start is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $46M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Community Development Institute Head Start are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Development Institute Head Start is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841548541, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE HEAD START 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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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 - 25 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 · 25 officers on file
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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 · 2000
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community Development Institute Head Start
- What is Community Development Institute Head Start?
- Community Development Institute Head Start is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Community Development Institute Head Start is a education organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $99.5 million. EIN: 841548541.
- When was Community Development Institute Head Start founded?
- Community Development Institute Head Start was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Community Development Institute Head Start?
- Patricia Perry serves as CFO.
- Where is Community Development Institute Head Start located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is Community Development Institute Head Start's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Development Institute Head Start trustworthy?
- Community Development Institute Head Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Community Development Institute Head Start's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841548541.
- What is Community Development Institute Head Start's website?
- https://www.cdiheadstart.org