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Holy Cross Education Foundation

To provide support, administrative assistance and funding to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantaged areas both inside and outside the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Holy Cross Education Foundation

It is the mission of Holy Cross Education Foundation to provide funding and administrative assistance to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantage areas. We seek to effectively help prepare students for the challenges of life in the 21st century - spiritually, mentally, morally, emotionally and physically by providing a state-of-the-art educational environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Plymouth, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B122
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small
Operating in
Belize

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

To provide support, administrative assistance and funding to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantaged areas both inside and outside the united states.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B122
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (1)
Belize

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% 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 Holy Cross Education Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Holy Cross Education Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Plymouth, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 270626278. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $401K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Holy Cross Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270626278. 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.

Holy Cross Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.

Holy Cross Education Foundation is located in Plymouth, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Holy Cross Education Foundation has $401K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% 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.

Holy Cross Education 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 $401K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Holy Cross Education Foundation. 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, Holy Cross Education 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 97% 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.

It is the mission of Holy Cross Education Foundation to provide funding and administrative assistance to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantage areas. We seek to effectively help prepare students for the challenges of life in the 21st century - spiritually, mentally, morally, emotionally and physically by providing a state-of-the-art educational environment. Holy Cross Education Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $401K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Holy Cross Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Holy Cross Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270626278, 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
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BR
Brian O••••••
Chair Of Board

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Charlie Baker to give Holy Cross commencement address - Worcester Telegram
Mar 2026
www.telegram.com
Charlie Baker to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address - Holy Cross Magazine
Mar 2026
magazine.holycross.edu
UMass Chan, Clark, Holy Cross receive Carnegie classifications - Worcester Business Journal
Feb 2026
wbjournal.com
‘Talent is Everywhere, Opportunity is Not’ - Holy Cross Magazine
Jan 2026
magazine.holycross.edu
Holy Cross launches micro-grant program to strengthen students’ ties to community - Worcester Business Journal
Nov 2025
wbjournal.com
Long-term UMass Chan chief advancement officer leaves for Holy Cross - Worcester Business Journal
Oct 2025
wbjournal.com
Holy Cross and Tufts launch joint accelerated nutrition degree program - Worcester Business Journal
Sep 2025
wbjournal.com
Blood? No. Needles? No. Medicine? Yes. - Holy Cross Magazine
Sep 2025
magazine.holycross.edu
Holy Cross Celebrates 179th Commencement - Holy Cross Magazine
May 2025
magazine.holycross.edu
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Holy Cross Will Cover Tuition Cost for Families Earning Under $100,000 - Holy Cross Magazine
Oct 2024
magazine.holycross.edu
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2015
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 57 officers on file
  • 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 · 2008
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Holy Cross Education Foundation

What is Holy Cross Education Foundation?
Holy Cross Education Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Plymouth, United States. It is the mission of Holy Cross Education Foundation to provide funding and administrative assistance to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantage areas. We seek to effectively help prepare students for the challenges of life in the 21st century - spiritually, mentally, morally, emotionally and physically by providing a state-of-the-art educational environment.
When was Holy Cross Education Foundation founded?
Holy Cross Education Foundation was founded in 2008.
Who leads Holy Cross Education Foundation?
Brian Ostenso serves as Chair Of Board.
Where is Holy Cross Education Foundation located?
Headquartered in Plymouth, MN, United States.
What is Holy Cross Education Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Holy Cross Education Foundation trustworthy?
Holy Cross Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Holy Cross Education Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270626278.
What is Holy Cross Education Foundation's website?
http://www.hcefoundation.org