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Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES, RECOGNITION AWARDS, AND OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMS.

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Education Chattanooga, TN EIN: 621363725 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a education organization based in CHATTANOOGA, United States. Annual revenue: $473K. EIN: 621363725.

Founded
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B20J
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

To improve the quality of the educational experience in the hamilton county schools by providing support in the form of fundraising opportunities, recognition awards, and other charitable programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B20J
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.8% of total expenses ($75,424 of $509,197).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (74%) 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 Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a registered education nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 621363725. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $554K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621363725. 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.

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% 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.

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years. Its registered address is 1161 W 40th St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence has $554K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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.

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence 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 small organization. It has $554K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a education organization based in CHATTANOOGA, United States. Annual revenue: $473K. EIN: 621363725. Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $554K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621363725, 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
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

KR
Kris H•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 54 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 · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence

What is Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence?
Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence is a education organization based in CHATTANOOGA, United States. Annual revenue: $473K. EIN: 621363725.
When was Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence founded?
Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence was founded in 1988.
Who leads Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence?
Kris Humber serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence located?
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, United States.
What is Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence trustworthy?
Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence's registration number?
IRS EIN: 621363725.
What is Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence's website?
https://www.fundforexcellence.org