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Suffield Academy

Suffield Academy is a coeducational independent secondary school serving a diverse student body of day and boarding students from across the United States and from many foreign counties. …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Suffield Academy

Suffield Academy is a school with wonderful traditions, an emphasis on community, challenging academics, a commitment to innovation, and an encouraging, supportive faculty.

Founded
Headquarters
Suffield, CT
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B250
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1917

Mission

Suffield Academy is a coeducational independent secondary school serving a diverse student body of day and boarding students from across the United States and from many foreign counties. The school is grounded in a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic; respect for individual differences and a commitment to scholarship guide our curriculum and pedagogy. We engender among our students a sense of responsibility and challenge them to grow in a school community that is both structured and nurturing. We expect our students to emerge from their Suffield experience for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B250
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Suffield Academy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1833, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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 is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Suffield Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Suffield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1833 and has been operating for 193 years. Its EIN is 060678539. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Suffield Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060678539. 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.

Suffield Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.

Suffield Academy is located in Suffield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1833 and has been active for 193 years. Its registered address is PO Box 999, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Suffield Academy has $40M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Suffield Academy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $40M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Suffield 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Suffield Academy 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Suffield Academy is a school with wonderful traditions, an emphasis on community, challenging academics, a commitment to innovation, and an encouraging, supportive faculty. Suffield Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1833.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $40M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Suffield Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Suffield Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060678539, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
256

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patrick B••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$40.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$37.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$32.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 162 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1833
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Suffield Academy

What is Suffield Academy?
Suffield Academy is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Suffield, United States. Suffield Academy is a school with wonderful traditions, an emphasis on community, challenging academics, a commitment to innovation, and an encouraging, supportive faculty.
When was Suffield Academy founded?
Suffield Academy was founded in 1833.
Who leads Suffield Academy?
Patrick Booth serves as CFO.
Where is Suffield Academy located?
Headquartered in Suffield, CT, United States.
What is Suffield Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Suffield Academy trustworthy?
Suffield Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Suffield Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 060678539.
What is Suffield Academy's website?
https://www.suffieldacademy.org