Journey School
A community sustained educational parnership which supports a child's intrinsic curiosity, sense of justice, and social responsibility using the montessori philosophy to engage each child in their own …
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Visit www.thejourneyschool.netAbout Journey School
Provide a montessorI inspired education and service to students in grades k-8
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Mission
A community sustained educational parnership which supports a child's intrinsic curiosity, sense of justice, and social responsibility using the montessori philosophy to engage each child in their own excellence, both academically and personally.
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
GiveRadar's verified records show Journey School 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 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
- 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 (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyJourney School is a registered education nonprofit based in Columbia, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 472017503. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Journey School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472017503. 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.
Journey School 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 98% 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.
Journey School is located in Columbia, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Journey School has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% 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.
Journey School 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Journey School. 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, Journey School 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Provide a montessorI inspired education and service to students in grades k-8 Journey School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Journey School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Journey School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472017503, 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
4 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.
JOURNEY SCHOOL 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 (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Tragic Journey: School Community Mourns Loss in Fatal Accident - Devdiscourse
One parish, one faith, one journey: school year begins at the Table of the Lord - Catholic Outlook
Riding for the future: Men, children, and the journey to school - Jamaica Gleaner
Discover the Future of Education at Creative Inspiration Journey School St. Cloud, Enroll Now! - Positively Osceola
Introducing Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented - The Mountaineer
Students, owner on musical journey: School of Rock coming to Mandarin - Jacksonville Daily Record
School of Liberal Arts graduate finds literary voice through Tulane educational journey - Tulane University News
Entrepreneurship and Education - An Unexpected Journey - Chapman Blogs
Hikes, bikes, and boats: A journey to school - World Vision
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 - 22 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 · 22 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 · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Journey School
- What is Journey School?
- Journey School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Columbia, United States. Provide a montessorI inspired education and service to students in grades k-8
- When was Journey School founded?
- Journey School was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Journey School?
- Christina Thomas serves as Head Of School.
- Where is Journey School located?
- Headquartered in Columbia, MD, United States.
- What is Journey School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Journey School trustworthy?
- Journey School 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 Journey School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472017503.
- What is Journey School's website?
- http://www.thejourneyschool.net