Little Keswick Education Corporation
Keswick school was founded in 1963 as little keswick school by bob and libby wilson, two local public school teachers who started the school on their 25 acre …
Little Keswick Education
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Discover how Keswick School has been empowering boys through life-changing developmental treatment and education in a safe therapeutic community since 1963. Learn more about our services.
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Mission
Keswick school was founded in 1963 as little keswick school by bob and libby wilson, two local public school teachers who started the school on their 25 acre farm (little keswick farm) outside of charlottesville, va. Initially a summer camp for their children's neighborhood friends, the need for a specialized school was quickly evident. In 2016, the school moved from the wilson family ownership to an independent not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) and continued to be run by the head of school, who has been in that role for the past 30 years. Founded 60 years ago as a private, therapeutic, special education boarding school for boys; the school continues that mission today through fostering nurturing relationships, intensive clinical interventions, and an individualized education for up to 36 boys in a highly structured and supportive environment. The student population is comprised of students who have a complex set of social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges who benefit from the
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Little Keswick Education Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLittle Keswick Education Corporation is a registered education nonprofit based in Keswick, VA, 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 475121115. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Little Keswick Education Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475121115. 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.
Little Keswick Education Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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.
Little Keswick Education Corporation is located in Keswick, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Little Keswick Education Corporation has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Little Keswick Education Corporation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Little Keswick Education Corporation. 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, Little Keswick Education Corporation 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Discover how Keswick School has been empowering boys through life-changing developmental treatment and education in a safe therapeutic community since 1963. Learn more about our services. Little Keswick Education Corporation 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 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Little Keswick Education Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Little Keswick Education Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475121115, 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 (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.
LITTLE KESWICK EDUCATION CORPORATION 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 (11)
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11 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 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 Little Keswick Education Corporation
- What is Little Keswick Education Corporation?
- Little Keswick Education Corporation is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Keswick, United States. Discover how Keswick School has been empowering boys through life-changing developmental treatment and education in a safe therapeutic community since 1963. Learn more about our services.
- When was Little Keswick Education Corporation founded?
- Little Keswick Education Corporation was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Little Keswick Education Corporation?
- Marc Columbus serves as Head Of School.
- Where is Little Keswick Education Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Keswick, VA, United States.
- What is Little Keswick Education Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Little Keswick Education Corporation trustworthy?
- Little Keswick Education Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Little Keswick Education Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475121115.
- What is Little Keswick Education Corporation's website?
- http://www.keswickschool.org