Nichols School of Buffalo
OUR AIM IS TO TRAIN MINDS, BODIES AND HEARTS FOR THE WORK OF LIFE AND TO CARRY INTO ALL WE DO THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF CHARACTER AND SERVICE.
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Nichols School is a nationally recognized independent college preparatory school in Buffalo, NY for grades 5 to 12 with a 128-year history.
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Mission
Our aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Nichols School of Buffalo with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1892, 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyNichols School of Buffalo is a registered education nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1892 and has been operating for 134 years. Its EIN is 160755808. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nichols School of Buffalo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 160755808. 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.
Nichols School of Buffalo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
Nichols School of Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1892 and has been active for 134 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nichols School of Buffalo has $23M 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.
Nichols School of Buffalo 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 $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nichols School of Buffalo. 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, Nichols School of Buffalo 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.
Nichols School is a nationally recognized independent college preparatory school in Buffalo, NY for grades 5 to 12 with a 128-year history. Nichols School of Buffalo is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1892.
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 $23M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Nichols School of Buffalo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nichols School of Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160755808, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NICHOLS SCHOOL OF BUFFALO 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Buffalo's top private schools: Park rises in new-for-2025 list - The Business Journals
Buffalo's top private schools: City dominates new-for-2024 list - The Business Journals
Buffalo's Diversity and Inclusion All-Stars: Leyla Akil of Nichols School - Buffalo Business First - The Business Journals
Community All-Stars: Gretchen Gwitt of Nichols School - Buffalo Business First - The Business Journals
Nichols strikes name of former coach off ice rink - Spectrum News
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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 - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 98 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 · 1892
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nichols School of Buffalo
- What is Nichols School of Buffalo?
- Nichols School of Buffalo is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Buffalo, United States. Nichols School is a nationally recognized independent college preparatory school in Buffalo, NY for grades 5 to 12 with a 128-year history.
- When was Nichols School of Buffalo founded?
- Nichols School of Buffalo was founded in 1892.
- Who leads Nichols School of Buffalo?
- Daniel Dolan serves as CFO.
- Where is Nichols School of Buffalo located?
- Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, United States.
- What is Nichols School of Buffalo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nichols School of Buffalo trustworthy?
- Nichols School of Buffalo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Nichols School of Buffalo's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 160755808.
- What is Nichols School of Buffalo's website?
- https://nicholsschool.org