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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. …

Education Saint Louis, MO EIN 871016182 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Redwood Classical Academy

Scholarships Granted 4608

Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.84
Program expenses$0.84 ($6,404)
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

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Redwood 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Werkheiser
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Elizabeth W•••••••••
Executive Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Redwood Classical Academy This page 90 $171,315 84%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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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/