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Welcome to Francis W. Parker School, an exceptional college prep private school in Chicago, Illinois for boys and girls from preschool to high school.
Verified certifications
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Mission
See Form 990, Part III, Line 1
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Francis W Parker School with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1901, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFrancis W Parker School is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1901 and has been operating for 125 years. Its EIN is 362171732. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $56M in annual revenue. 227 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Francis W Parker School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362171732. 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.
Francis W Parker School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
Francis W Parker School is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1901 and has been active for 125 years.
Based on official tax filings, Francis W Parker School has $56M 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.
Francis W Parker School 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 major organization. It has $56M in annual revenue. The organization has 227 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Francis W Parker 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Francis W Parker School 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%). 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.
Welcome to Francis W. Parker School, an exceptional college prep private school in Chicago, Illinois for boys and girls from preschool to high school. Francis W Parker School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1901.
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 $56M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Francis W Parker School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362171732, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
FRANCIS W PARKER SCHOOL 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Francis Parker Expansion Gets Ald. Knudsen's Support, But Some Neighbors Vow To Keep Fighting - Block Club Chicago
Lincoln Park residents rally against proposed expansion of Francis W. Parker School - NBC 5 Chicago
Francis W Parker School's potential expansion faces opposition from residents - MSN
Lincoln Park residents protest possible Francis W. Parker School expansion - NBC 5 Chicago
Lincoln Park neighbors stage park protest of possible Parker expansion - Chicago Tribune
Francis W. Parker School’s potential expansion faces opposition from residents - WGN-TV
Francis W. Parker School's potential expansion faces opposition from residents - AOL.com
Francis Parker’s expansion plans draw support and ire from neighbors - Chicago Tribune
Francis Parker School revives expansion plans, reigniting Lincoln Park opposition - The Real Deal
Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Draws Backlash From Lincoln Park Neighbors - Block Club Chicago
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 227 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 227 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 · 1901
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Francis W Parker School
- What is Francis W Parker School?
- Francis W Parker School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chicago, United States. Welcome to Francis W. Parker School, an exceptional college prep private school in Chicago, Illinois for boys and girls from preschool to high school.
- When was Francis W Parker School founded?
- Francis W Parker School was founded in 1901.
- Who leads Francis W Parker School?
- Robert Haugh serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Francis W Parker School located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Francis W Parker School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Francis W Parker School trustworthy?
- Francis W Parker School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Francis W Parker School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362171732.
- What is Francis W Parker School's website?
- http://www.fwparker.org