Deca Prep Inc
A K-6 SCHOOL DESIGNED TO IMMERSE PROSPECTIVE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN A PERSONALIZED, RIGOROUS ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM TO ASSURE THEY WILL SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.
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Deca Prep Inc is a education organization based in DAYTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.5 million. EIN: 453744134.
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Mission
A k-6 school designed to immerse prospective first generation college students in a personalized, rigorous elementary curriculum to assure they will succeed in high school and college.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education 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, Deca Prep Inc 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 charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDeca Prep Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Dayton, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 453744134. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Deca Prep Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453744134. 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.
Deca Prep Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.
Deca Prep Inc is located in Dayton, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 300 College Park Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Deca Prep Inc has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Deca Prep Inc is classified as an Education 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 $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Deca Prep Inc. 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, Deca Prep Inc 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Deca Prep Inc is a education organization based in DAYTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.5 million. EIN: 453744134. Deca Prep Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Deca Prep Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Deca Prep Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453744134, 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
4 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
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DECA PREP INC 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 (17)
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17 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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 45 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 · 2012
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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 Deca Prep Inc
- What is Deca Prep Inc?
- Deca Prep Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Dayton, United States. Deca Prep Inc is a education organization based in DAYTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.5 million. EIN: 453744134.
- When was Deca Prep Inc founded?
- Deca Prep Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Deca Prep Inc?
- Steven Hinshaw serves as CFO.
- Where is Deca Prep Inc located?
- Headquartered in Dayton, OH, United States.
- What is Deca Prep Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Deca Prep Inc trustworthy?
- Deca Prep Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Deca Prep Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453744134.
- What is Deca Prep Inc's website?
- http://decaprep.org