Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc
PRE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PREGNANT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS WHO ARE PRIMARILY FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc
Did you know that the first five years of a child
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
Pre-school development designed to meet the needs of pregnant mothers and children ages 3 months to 5 years who are primarily from low-income families.
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
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1972, it predates 84% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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 + methodologyNorthern Panhandle Head Start Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Wheeling, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 550590843. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550590843. 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.
Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.
Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc is located in Wheeling, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc. 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, Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc 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 91% 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550590843, 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.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NORTHERN PANHANDLE HEAD START INC 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.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in United States
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in United States
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Financial data · FY2024 on record
-
Named leadership · 33 officers on file
-
Government registration · Registered with an official registry
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Tax-deductibility · Verified
-
Founding date · 1972
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc
- What is Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc?
- Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wheeling, United States. Did you know that the first five years of a child
- When was Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc founded?
- Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc?
- Jackie Bell serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wheeling, WV, United States.
- What is Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc trustworthy?
- Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550590843.
- What is Northern Panhandle Head Start Inc's website?
- https://www.npheadstart.org