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Francis W Parker School

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Education Chicago, IL EIN: 362171732 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Francis W Parker School

Welcome to Francis W. Parker School, an exceptional college prep private school in Chicago, Illinois for boys and girls from preschool to high school.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1932

Mission

See Form 990, Part III, Line 1

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B200
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Francis 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
436

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Robert H••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Francis Parker Expansion Gets Ald. Knudsen's Support, But Some Neighbors Vow To Keep Fighting - Block Club Chicago
Jun 2026
blockclubchicago.org
Lincoln Park residents rally against proposed expansion of Francis W. Parker School - NBC 5 Chicago
May 2026
www.nbcchicago.com
Francis W Parker School's potential expansion faces opposition from residents - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Lincoln Park residents protest possible Francis W. Parker School expansion - NBC 5 Chicago
May 2026
www.nbcchicago.com
Lincoln Park neighbors stage park protest of possible Parker expansion - Chicago Tribune
May 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Francis W. Parker School’s potential expansion faces opposition from residents - WGN-TV
May 2026
wgntv.com
Francis W. Parker School's potential expansion faces opposition from residents - AOL.com
May 2026
www.aol.com
Francis Parker’s expansion plans draw support and ire from neighbors - Chicago Tribune
May 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Francis Parker School revives expansion plans, reigniting Lincoln Park opposition - The Real Deal
Apr 2026
therealdeal.com
Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Draws Backlash From Lincoln Park Neighbors - Block Club Chicago
Apr 2026
blockclubchicago.org
Form filed
$56.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$50.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$50.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$67.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$42.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 227 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1901
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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