Lab School of Washington
The lab school of washington is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with learning styles (documented learning disabilities). The school provides a rigorous, college-preparatory …
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Lab School of Washington is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $24.8 million. EIN: 521261627.
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Mission
The lab school of washington is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with learning styles (documented learning disabilities). The school provides a rigorous, college-preparatory education; provides intensive remediation and teaches learning strategies; and uses visual and performing arts to facilitate the education process.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lab School of Washington has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1967, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLab School of Washington is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 521261627. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $27M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lab School of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521261627. 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.
Lab School of Washington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
Lab School of Washington is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lab School of Washington has $27M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lab School of Washington 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 large organization. It has $27M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lab School of Washington. 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, Lab School of Washington 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Lab School of Washington is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $24.8 million. EIN: 521261627. Lab School of Washington is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $27M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Lab School of Washington are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lab School of Washington is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521261627, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON 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 (25)
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25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 109 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lab School of Washington
- What is Lab School of Washington?
- Lab School of Washington is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Washington, United States. Lab School of Washington is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $24.8 million. EIN: 521261627.
- When was Lab School of Washington founded?
- Lab School of Washington was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Lab School of Washington?
- Kim Wargo serves as Head Of School.
- Where is Lab School of Washington located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Lab School of Washington's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lab School of Washington trustworthy?
- Lab School of Washington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Lab School of Washington's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521261627.
- What is Lab School of Washington's website?
- http://www.labschool.org