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Eastern Ridge School

The eastern ridge school delivers a hands-on, inquiry based, community-oriented progressive education, based on the principles of social constructivism and inspired by the reggio emilia approach.

Education Great Falls, VA EIN 463846787 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Eastern Ridge School

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Great Falls, Virginia, Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is a full-time, year-round nature-based preschool. We draw inspiration from Scandinavia's Forest …

Founded
Headquarters
Great Falls, VA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

The eastern ridge school delivers a hands-on, inquiry based, community-oriented progressive education, based on the principles of social constructivism and inspired by the reggio emilia approach.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Eastern Ridge School is a registered education nonprofit based in Great Falls, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463846787. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $674K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Eastern Ridge School 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 education charities in United States is 93/100.

Eastern Ridge School is located in Great Falls, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Eastern Ridge School has $674K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Eastern Ridge School is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $674K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Eastern Ridge School. 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.

Eastern Ridge School 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.

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Great Falls, Virginia, Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is a full-time, year-round nature-based preschool. We draw inspiration from Scandinavia's Forest … Eastern Ridge School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among education charities registered in United States: Eastern Ridge School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $674K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Eastern Ridge School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Eastern Ridge School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463846787, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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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Leadership

ZA
Zachary Clay
Board President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Carley F•••••••••••••
Director
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Chad O•••••••••
PRESIDENT
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Chrissy F•••••
FORMER SECRETARY
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Christina O•••••••••
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
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Don B••••••
TREASURER
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Jennie M•••••••
Director
JO
Joel B•••••
TREASURER
JU
Julia C••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Julie L•••••
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Keller L••••••
Director
MI
Michael G••••
BOARD MEMBER
OL
Olga N••••••
Director
ST
Stephanie F•••
SECRETARY
ZA
Zachary C•••
PRESIDENT
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
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$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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$0.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Eastern Ridge School This page 89 $673,932 -
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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 - 39 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 Eastern Ridge School

What is Eastern Ridge School?
Eastern Ridge School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Great Falls, United States. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Great Falls, Virginia, Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is a full-time, year-round nature-based preschool. We draw inspiration from Scandinavia's Forest …
When was Eastern Ridge School founded?
Eastern Ridge School was founded in 2013.
Who leads Eastern Ridge School?
Zachary Clay serves as Board President.
Where is Eastern Ridge School located?
Headquartered in Great Falls, United States.
What is Eastern Ridge School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Eastern Ridge School trustworthy?
Eastern Ridge School 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 Eastern Ridge School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463846787.
What is Eastern Ridge School's website?
http://nature-preschool.org