Redwood Classical Academy
Redwood is a vibrant organization of educators in St. Louis, Missouri, and the surrounding area. We provide delightful classroom instruction in the liberal arts, using Charlotte Mason's methods. …
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Redwood is a vibrant organization of educators in St. Louis, Missouri, and the surrounding area. We provide delightful classroom instruction in the liberal arts, using Charlotte Mason's methods. We offer instruction two days a week, providing the foundation for the academic week. In addition to the academic classes offered, we provide times of celebration and off-campus learning. We are also intentional about cultivating relationships between children, families, and parents.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRedwood Classical Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 871016182. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $171K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Redwood Classical Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Redwood Classical Academy is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Redwood Classical Academy has $171K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Redwood Classical Academy is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $171K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Redwood Classical Academy. 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.
Redwood Classical Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among education charities registered in United States: Redwood Classical Academy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $171K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Redwood Classical Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Redwood Classical Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871016182, 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.
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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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REDWOOD CLASSICAL ACADEMY 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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Quick facts about Redwood Classical Academy
- What is Redwood Classical Academy?
- Redwood Classical Academy is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Saint Louis, United States. Scholarships Granted 4608
- Who leads Redwood Classical Academy?
- Elizabeth Werkheiser serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Redwood Classical Academy located?
- Headquartered in Saint Louis, United States.
- What is Redwood Classical Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Redwood Classical Academy trustworthy?
- Redwood Classical Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Redwood Classical Academy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 871016182.
- What is Redwood Classical Academy's website?
- https://www.redwoodclassicalacademy.com/