Hill for Literacy Inc
Hill for literacy serves under-achieving elementary and secondary schools throughout new england. Its mission is to guide educators at all levels through the process of creating schools that …
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HILL for Literacy strives toward a world where every child is a reader. We partner with schools and districts using a system-wide approach that helps create lasting change in literacy education.
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Mission
Hill for literacy serves under-achieving elementary and secondary schools throughout new england. Its mission is to guide educators at all levels through the process of creating schools that excel in developing student's language and literacy skills.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Hill for Literacy Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHill for Literacy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Wakefield, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272366861. 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 $9M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hill for Literacy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272366861. 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.
Hill for Literacy 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Hill for Literacy Inc is located in Wakefield, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hill for Literacy Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hill for Literacy Inc 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 large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hill for Literacy 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, Hill for Literacy 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
HILL for Literacy strives toward a world where every child is a reader. We partner with schools and districts using a system-wide approach that helps create lasting change in literacy education. Hill for Literacy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hill for Literacy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hill for Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272366861, 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
6 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
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HILL FOR LITERACY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 58 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hill for Literacy Inc
- What is Hill for Literacy Inc?
- Hill for Literacy Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wakefield, United States. HILL for Literacy strives toward a world where every child is a reader. We partner with schools and districts using a system-wide approach that helps create lasting change in literacy education.
- When was Hill for Literacy Inc founded?
- Hill for Literacy Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Hill for Literacy Inc?
- Darci Burns serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hill for Literacy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, United States.
- What is Hill for Literacy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hill for Literacy Inc trustworthy?
- Hill for Literacy 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 Hill for Literacy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 272366861.
- What is Hill for Literacy Inc's website?
- http://www.hillforliteracy.org