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Gentry Academy

Building Tomorrow's Leaders! At the core of Gentry Academy's ability to build great leaders is the future philosophy that true leadership does not come from a single characteristic …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Gentry Academy

IMPORTANT UPDATES Click here for the latest updates on the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! LATEST NEWS We’re excited to have our students back for our upcoming school year! Gentry Overview Campus Tour W.I.N. Time We are building tomorrow’s leaders! Gentry Academy is an accredited school for students in grades 5-12 located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. […]

Founded
Headquarters
Vadnais Heights, MN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Building Tomorrow's Leaders! At the core of Gentry Academy's ability to build great leaders is the future philosophy that true leadership does not come from a single characteristic but rather a collection of traits, values and skills that work together. It is Gentry Academy's mission to strive to bring together this collection of traits, values and skills on a daily basis so as to help the students achieve their best possible self.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
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.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($4.1 million)
90% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gentry Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Vadnais Heights, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851266360. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gentry Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Gentry Academy is located in Vadnais Heights, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gentry Academy has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gentry Academy is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gentry 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.

Gentry Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. Visit the Gentry Academy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

IMPORTANT UPDATES Click here for the latest updates on the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! LATEST NEWS We’re excited to have our students back for our upcoming school year! Gentry Overview Campus Tour W.I.N. Time We are building tomorrow’s leaders! Gentry Academy is an accredited school for students in grades 5-12 located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. […] Gentry Academy is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: Gentry Academy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Gentry Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gentry Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851266360, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Kurth
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AK
Akiko Z••••••
Member
BE
Beau M•••••
Vice Chair
EL
Ellie N••••••
Secretary/Teacher
JE
Jennifer K••••
Ex-offico - Exec. Director
JO
Joe N•••••
Treasurer
ME
Megan S••••
Member/Leadership Director
NI
Nikki F••••
Board Chair
SA
Samuel F••••••
Member
ST
Stacy B••••••
Ex-offico - Business Manager
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gentry Academy This page 93 $4.9 million 90%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%
Newgate Education & Research Center Inc 93 $4.1 million 84%

Sources and verification

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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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 Gentry Academy

What is Gentry Academy?
Gentry Academy is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Vadnais Heights, United States. IMPORTANT UPDATES Click here for the latest updates on the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! LATEST NEWS We’re excited to have our students back for our upcoming school year! Gentry Overview Campus Tour W.I.N. Time We are building tomorrow’s leaders! Gentry Academy is an accredited school for students in grades 5-12 located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. […]
When was Gentry Academy founded?
Gentry Academy was founded in 2020.
Who leads Gentry Academy?
Jennifer Kurth serves as Executive Director.
Where is Gentry Academy located?
Headquartered in Vadnais Heights, United States.
What is Gentry Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gentry Academy trustworthy?
Gentry Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Gentry Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851266360.
What is Gentry Academy's website?
http://www.gentryacademy.org