Highland School Inc
EDUCATIONAL To establish and maintain an educational institution for preschool elementary and secondary students
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Self determination in an international democratic day and boarding school since 1981.
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Mission
EDUCATIONAL To establish and maintain an educational institution for preschool elementary and secondary students
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
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Highland School Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHighland School Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Ellenboro, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 550618522. 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 $19K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Highland School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550618522. 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.
Highland School Inc 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 100% 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.
Highland School Inc is located in Ellenboro, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Highland School Inc has $19K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.
Highland School Inc 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 small organization. It has $19K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Highland School Inc. 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, Highland School Inc 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Self determination in an international democratic day and boarding school since 1981. Highland School Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $19K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Highland School Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Highland School Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550618522, 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
5 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.
HIGHLAND SCHOOL INC 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 (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Highland and Lone Tree schools join up for tasty agreement - Kalona News
Isaiah Carter at Highland School - 247Sports
Hills Bank Classroom Cash benefits Lone Tree and Highland - Kalona News
Chris Trostad announces retirement as Highland School principal - KROX
Highland School District Enters Planning Phase for $15 Million Bond Projects - KCII Radio Washington, Iowa
Highland School community supports alumnus Nate Ament on NBA Draft night - InsideNoVa.com
Highland High School celebrates nearly 200 graduates - The Troy Times Tribune
Highland School Board approves contracts for 2026-27 - Kalona News
15-year-old girl arrested after bomb threat at Highland High School in Ault, police say - Denver7
Highland School board weighs high school addition, delays design decision - The Troy Times Tribune
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 - 37 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 · 37 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Highland School Inc
- What is Highland School Inc?
- Highland School Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Ellenboro, United States. Self determination in an international democratic day and boarding school since 1981.
- When was Highland School Inc founded?
- Highland School Inc was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Highland School Inc?
- Thomas S Landvoigt serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Highland School Inc located?
- Headquartered in Ellenboro, WV, United States.
- What is Highland School Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Highland School Inc trustworthy?
- Highland School Inc 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 Highland School Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550618522.
- What is Highland School Inc's website?
- http://www.thehighlandschool.org