Cotter Schools
TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY, WELL-ROUNDED, FAITH-FILLED EDUCATION FOR GRADES PREK-12 INCLUDING LOCAL DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BOARDING STUDENTS.
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Cotter Schools serve infants 6 weeks through Grade 12. Cherished experiences of faith and community, excellence in education and attention to each individual student are the hallmarks of a Cotter education. From across the globe or down the street, our students represent all faiths.
Mission
To provide a high quality, well-rounded, faith-filled education for grades prek-12 including local domestic and international boarding students.
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· vs. 6 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cotter Schools has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 89% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCotter Schools is a registered religion nonprofit based in Winona, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 411653997. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $24M in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cotter Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411653997. 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.
Cotter Schools has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Cotter Schools is located in Winona, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 1115 W Broadway St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cotter Schools has $24M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% 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.
Cotter Schools is classified as a Religion 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 $24M in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cotter Schools. 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, Cotter Schools is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Cotter Schools serve infants 6 weeks through Grade 12. Cherished experiences of faith and community, excellence in education and attention to each individual student are the hallmarks of a Cotter education. From across the globe or down the street, our students represent all faiths. Cotter Schools is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $24M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cotter Schools are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cotter Schools is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411653997, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
COTTER SCHOOLS 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 (21)
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21 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 53 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 · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cotter Schools
- What is Cotter Schools?
- Cotter Schools is a religion school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Winona, United States. Cotter Schools serve infants 6 weeks through Grade 12. Cherished experiences of faith and community, excellence in education and attention to each individual student are the hallmarks of a Cotter education. From across the globe or down the street, our students represent all faiths.
- When was Cotter Schools founded?
- Cotter Schools was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Cotter Schools?
- Mary Eileen Fitch serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Cotter Schools located?
- Headquartered in Winona, MN, United States.
- What is Cotter Schools's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cotter Schools trustworthy?
- Cotter Schools has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Cotter Schools's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411653997.
- What is Cotter Schools's website?
- https://www.cotterschools.org