Lincoln School
LINCOLN SCHOOL'S DYNAMIC ACADEMIC PROGRAM, ROOTED IN QUAKER PRINCIPLES, EDUCATES GIRLS TO FEARLESSLY EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FULL CITIZENSHIP IN A COMPLEX WORLD.
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Lincoln School in Providence, RI, offers a dynamic academic program rooted in Quaker principles. Empowering girls for full citizenship in a complex world.
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Mission
Lincoln school's dynamic academic program, rooted in quaker principles, educates girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lincoln School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1884, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
- 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 (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLincoln School is a registered education nonprofit based in Providence, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1884 and has been operating for 142 years. Its EIN is 050258900. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $20M in annual revenue. 101 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lincoln School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 050258900. 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.
Lincoln School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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.
Lincoln School is located in Providence, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1884 and has been active for 142 years. Its registered address is 301 Butler Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Lincoln School has $20M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% 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.
Lincoln 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 large organization. It has $20M in annual revenue. The organization has 101 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lincoln 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, Lincoln 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 87% 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.
Lincoln School in Providence, RI, offers a dynamic academic program rooted in Quaker principles. Empowering girls for full citizenship in a complex world. Lincoln School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1884.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $20M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Lincoln School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lincoln School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050258900, 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 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LINCOLN 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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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 101 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 · 1884
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lincoln School
- What is Lincoln School?
- Lincoln School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Providence, United States. Lincoln School in Providence, RI, offers a dynamic academic program rooted in Quaker principles. Empowering girls for full citizenship in a complex world.
- When was Lincoln School founded?
- Lincoln School was founded in 1884.
- Who leads Lincoln School?
- Sophie G Lau serves as HEAD OF SCHOOL.
- Where is Lincoln School located?
- Headquartered in Providence, RI, United States.
- What is Lincoln School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lincoln School trustworthy?
- Lincoln School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Lincoln School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 050258900.
- What is Lincoln School's website?
- https://www.lincolnschool.org