Hilltop Childrens House
Motivated by our Catholic faith and following the principles of the Montessori method, Hilltop Children's House and Montessori School provides children with an environment where their natural curiosity, …
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Primary Pre-School Program: Primary is for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Children must be potty trained before coming, and acceptance is based on an interview with the Director of Programs and Primary Guide. Both half-day and full-day programs are offered, Monday through Friday. The number of children (students) in this Program increased from 14 in 2021 to 18 in 2022. The number of families served increased from 8 in 2021 to 16 in 2022. Elementary Montessori School Program: The Elementary Montessori School is offered Monday through Friday, for children students ages 6 to 12. Children enter Elementary after spending time in the Primary, and after consultation about the child's readiness with the Director of Programs and Elementary Guide. …
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Mission
Motivated by our Catholic faith and following the principles of the Montessori method, Hilltop Children's House and Montessori School provides children with an environment where their natural curiosity, desire for order, longing for beauty, ability to concentrate, and capacity for growth within a society can flourish, so that they might more fully realize their potential as children of God. Situated in and intended primarily for the children of the hilltop neighborhoods of Steubenville, Ohio, Hilltop Children's House and Montessori School endeavors to make the life-changing Montessori and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation experience available to all regardless of means.
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 114,636 religion 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHilltop Childrens House is a registered religion nonprofit based in Steubenville, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823663394. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hilltop Childrens House's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823663394. 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.
Hilltop Childrens House has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Hilltop Childrens House is located in Steubenville, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is PO Box 133, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Hilltop Childrens House has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hilltop Childrens House is classified as a Religion 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 $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hilltop Childrens House. 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, Hilltop Childrens House 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Primary Pre-School Program: Primary is for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Children must be potty trained before coming, and acceptance is based on an interview with the Director of Programs and Primary Guide. Both half-day and full-day programs are offered, Monday through Friday. The number of children (students) in this Program increased from 14 in 2021 to 18 in 2022. The number of families served increased from 8 in 2021 to 16 in 2022. Elementary Montessori School Program: The Elementary Montessori School is offered Monday through Friday, for children students ages 6 to 12. Children enter Elementary after spending time in the Primary, and after consultation about the... Hilltop Childrens House is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Hilltop Childrens House are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hilltop Childrens House is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823663394, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HILLTOP CHILDRENS HOUSE 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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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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 16 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Hilltop Childrens House
- What is Hilltop Childrens House?
- Hilltop Childrens House is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Steubenville, United States. Primary Pre-School Program: Primary is for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Children must be potty trained before coming, and acceptance is based on an interview with the Director of Programs and Primary Guide. Both half-day and full-day programs are offered, Monday through Friday. The number of children (students) in this Program increased from 14 in 2021 to 18 in 2022. The number of families served increased from 8 in 2021 to 16 in 2022. Elementary Montessori School Program: The Elementary Montessori School is offered Monday through Friday, for children students ages 6 to 12. Children enter Elementary after spending time in the Primary, and after consultation about the child's readiness with the Director of Programs and Elementary Guide. Previous Montessori experience, whether at Hilltop Children's House or elsewhere, is required for entry into the Elementary Montessori School. This is a new program started by Hilltop Children's House in 2022. Eight (8) elementary students were enrolled in 2022. The number of children students in both the Pre-School and Elementary Montessori Programs was 14 in 2021 and increased to 26 in 2022. The number of families served by both programs was 8 in 2021 and 16 in 2022. Tuition Reduction Program: Hilltop Children's House reduces tuition for those families with financial need. We conduct two annual fundraisers to raise funds for tuition reduction: the 240 Club and a Mardi Gras Celebration. The 240 Club (up to 240 memberships available) requires each member to pay $25 per 6-month period or cycle. There are two cycles each year. Each cycle culminates in a dinner to which all Club members are invited. In each of the weeks leading up to the dinner, a number is pulled and the Club member with that number wins $25. Club members' winning numbers are returned to the pool, so members can win more than once. At the dinner, $25 prizes are pulled, along with three larger prizes: $50, $150, $300. During the dinner, Club members may renew their m
- When was Hilltop Childrens House founded?
- Hilltop Childrens House was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Hilltop Childrens House?
- Thomas Crowe serves as President.
- Where is Hilltop Childrens House located?
- Headquartered in Steubenville, OH, United States.
- What is Hilltop Childrens House's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hilltop Childrens House trustworthy?
- Hilltop Childrens House has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Hilltop Childrens House's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823663394.
- What is Hilltop Childrens House's website?
- https://www.hilltopchildrenshouse.org