Firestone Charter Academy
Our School Mission: The mission of Firestone Charter Academy is to positively shape the hearts and minds of our students by providing them with a classical core knowledge …
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Firestone Charter Academy is a education organization based in FIRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 261347003.
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Mission
Our School Mission: The mission of Firestone Charter Academy is to positively shape the hearts and minds of our students by providing them with a classical core knowledge curriculum that is academically rigorous and content rich a safe environment in which character is modeled and promoted and a community in which to build trusting relationships with others. Our Vision: Students at Firestone Charter Academy develop a foundation of wisdom prepared to be life-long learners positive role models and virtuous citizens.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Firestone Charter Academy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirestone Charter Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Firestone, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 261347003. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Firestone Charter Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261347003. 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.
Firestone Charter Academy 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Firestone Charter Academy is located in Firestone, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Firestone Charter Academy has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Firestone Charter Academy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Firestone Charter Academy. 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, Firestone Charter Academy 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 53% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Firestone Charter Academy is a education organization based in FIRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 261347003. Firestone Charter Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Firestone Charter Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Firestone Charter Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261347003, 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 (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.
FIRESTONE CHARTER ACADEMY 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 (7)
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7 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 2008
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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 Firestone Charter Academy
- What is Firestone Charter Academy?
- Firestone Charter Academy is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Firestone, United States. Firestone Charter Academy is a education organization based in FIRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 261347003.
- When was Firestone Charter Academy founded?
- Firestone Charter Academy was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Firestone Charter Academy?
- Todd Riccio serves as President.
- Where is Firestone Charter Academy located?
- Headquartered in Firestone, CO, United States.
- What is Firestone Charter Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Firestone Charter Academy trustworthy?
- Firestone Charter Academy 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 Firestone Charter Academy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261347003.
- What is Firestone Charter Academy's website?
- http://www.firestonecharteracademy.org