School on Wheels Inc
Enhancement of educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The organization provides volunteer tutors who meet with the students every week.
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Since 1993, the mission of School on Wheels has never wavered: to enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their learning and provide them with the highest level of education possible. Our program serves as a consistent support system for our students during a time of great stress and fear.
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Mission
Enhancement of educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The organization provides volunteer tutors who meet with the students every week.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show School on Wheels Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySchool on Wheels Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 954422640. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
School on Wheels Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954422640. 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.
School on Wheels Inc 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 90% 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.
School on Wheels Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, School on Wheels Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% 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.
School on Wheels 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for School on Wheels 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, School on Wheels 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 90% 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.
Since 1993, the mission of School on Wheels has never wavered: to enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their learning and provide them with the highest level of education possible. Our program serves as a consistent support system for our students during a time of great stress and fear. School on Wheels Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to School on Wheels Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. School on Wheels Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954422640, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SCHOOL ON WHEELS 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.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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School on Wheels honors local Tutor of the Year - Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Don Bosco’s ‘School on Wheels’ brings education to rural Gujarat - Matters India
School on Wheels brings backpacks to kids - Dartmouth Week
Brockton native tapped to lead School on Wheels to help homeless children. Who is she? - Enterprise News
Video Observer: School on Wheels Program Helps Children Experiencing Homelessness - Fullerton Observer
The Weeknd & School on Wheels Team Up to Provide Laptops, Tutoring & Mentorship for Homeless L.A. Students - Billboard
School on Wheels provides hope to children living in underserved communities - USC Today
Hingham residents involved with School on Wheels program helping homeless children: donations of back-to-school backpack items welcome - Hingham Anchor
School on Wheels Delivers Tutoring – and Hope – for Homeless Students - The 74
Skid Row's School on Wheels hoping to help homeless students get off the streets - CBS News
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about School on Wheels Inc
- What is School on Wheels Inc?
- School on Wheels Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Since 1993, the mission of School on Wheels has never wavered: to enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their learning and provide them with the highest level of education possible. Our program serves as a consistent support system for our students during a time of great stress and fear.
- When was School on Wheels Inc founded?
- School on Wheels Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads School on Wheels Inc?
- Charles Evans serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is School on Wheels Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is School on Wheels Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is School on Wheels Inc trustworthy?
- School on Wheels Inc 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 School on Wheels Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954422640.
- What is School on Wheels Inc's website?
- http://schoolonwheels.org