Refine Kc School
The purpose is to provide the Kansas City Missouri area with Christian education through the establishment of one or more private schools for students from preschool through 12th …
Refine KC School Inc
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Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our students especially those who have been with us for two …
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The purpose is to provide the Kansas City Missouri area with Christian education through the establishment of one or more private schools for students from preschool through 12th grade. The mission is to develop academic and spiritual leaders through personalized learning service and discipleship in a Christ-centered community.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefine Kc School is a registered education nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 881438310. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Refine Kc School 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 100% 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.
Refine Kc School is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Refine Kc School has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Refine Kc School is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Refine Kc School. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Refine Kc School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% 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.
Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our... Refine Kc School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among education charities registered in United States: Refine Kc School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Refine Kc School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refine Kc School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 881438310, 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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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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REFINE KC 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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Quick facts about Refine Kc School
- What is Refine Kc School?
- Refine Kc School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kansas City, United States. Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our students especially those who have been with us for two years. Our students not only are improving in the core academic areas but they are improving in their critical thinking skills and in their drive to use their God-given abilities to the fullest. Due to the school's growth we were able to move at the conclusion of the school year to a location with more space and security so that our services can expand.
- When was Refine Kc School founded?
- Refine Kc School was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Refine Kc School?
- Matt Barnard serves as Administrator Board President.
- Where is Refine Kc School located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, United States.
- What is Refine Kc School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Refine Kc School trustworthy?
- Refine Kc School 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 Refine Kc School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 881438310.
- What is Refine Kc School's website?
- http://www.refinekcschool.com