Piedmont Community Charter School
THE MISSION OF PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A TUITION-FREE K-12 SCHOOL THAT OFFERS A SUPERIOR COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL OPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND ITS FAMILIES.
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Piedmont Community Charter School is a education organization based in GASTONIA, United States. Annual revenue: $16.3 million. EIN: 562153586.
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Mission
The mission of piedmont community charter school is to provide a tuition-free k-12 school that offers a superior college preparatory educational option for the community and its families.
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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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GiveRadar's verified records show Piedmont Community Charter School with 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPiedmont Community Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Gastonia, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 562153586. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Piedmont Community Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562153586. 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.
Piedmont Community Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% 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.
Piedmont Community Charter School is located in Gastonia, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is PO Box 3706, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Piedmont Community Charter School has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Piedmont Community Charter School 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 $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Piedmont Community Charter 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, Piedmont Community Charter 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Piedmont Community Charter School is a education organization based in GASTONIA, United States. Annual revenue: $16.3 million. EIN: 562153586. Piedmont Community Charter School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Piedmont Community Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Piedmont Community Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562153586, 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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PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHARTER 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 (17)
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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 - 42 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Piedmont Community Charter School
- What is Piedmont Community Charter School?
- Piedmont Community Charter School is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gastonia, United States. Piedmont Community Charter School is a education organization based in GASTONIA, United States. Annual revenue: $16.3 million. EIN: 562153586.
- When was Piedmont Community Charter School founded?
- Piedmont Community Charter School was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Piedmont Community Charter School?
- Alex Poole serves as BOARD CHAIR.
- Where is Piedmont Community Charter School located?
- Headquartered in Gastonia, NC, United States.
- What is Piedmont Community Charter School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Piedmont Community Charter School trustworthy?
- Piedmont Community Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Piedmont Community Charter School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562153586.
- What is Piedmont Community Charter School's website?
- https://www.pccharter.teamcfa.school