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Heights Schools Foundation

To enhance and enrich the educational experiences of students of the cleveland hts-university hts city school district.

Education University Hts, OH EIN: 320513315 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Heights Schools Foundation

Celebrate Our Past. Embrace Our Present. Support Our Future.

Founded
Headquarters
University Hts, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To enhance and enrich the educational experiences of students of the cleveland hts-university hts city school district.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.1% of total expenses ($28,210 of $155,569).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Heights Schools Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Heights Schools Foundation 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 (6 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

Heights Schools Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in University Hts, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 320513315. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $186K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Heights Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320513315. 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.

Heights Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Heights Schools Foundation is located in University Hts, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Heights Schools Foundation has $186K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Heights Schools Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $186K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Heights Schools Foundation. 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, Heights Schools Foundation 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 65% 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.

Celebrate Our Past. Embrace Our Present. Support Our Future. Heights Schools Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $186K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Heights Schools Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heights Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320513315, 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
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Laura S••••••• L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 2 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 · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Heights Schools Foundation

What is Heights Schools Foundation?
Heights Schools Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in University Hts, United States. Celebrate Our Past. Embrace Our Present. Support Our Future.
When was Heights Schools Foundation founded?
Heights Schools Foundation was founded in 2016.
Who leads Heights Schools Foundation?
Laura Schwartz Loebel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Heights Schools Foundation located?
Headquartered in University Hts, OH, United States.
What is Heights Schools Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Heights Schools Foundation trustworthy?
Heights Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Heights Schools Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 320513315.
What is Heights Schools Foundation's website?
http://heightsschoolsfoundation.org