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The Harker School

College prep education with emphasis on kindness, respect and integrity.

Education San Jose, CA EIN 941613808 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About The Harker School

The Harker School, a national top college prep school, offers students in preschool-grade 12 a high-quality and well-rounded education.

Founded
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

College prep education with emphasis on kindness, respect and integrity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B200
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($92.5 million)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Harker School is a registered education nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 941613808. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $136M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Harker School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% 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.

The Harker School is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Harker School has $136M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% 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.

The Harker 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 major organization. It has $136M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Harker School. 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.

The Harker School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. 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.

The Harker School, a national top college prep school, offers students in preschool-grade 12 a high-quality and well-rounded education. The Harker School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among education charities registered in United States: The Harker School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $136M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to The Harker School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Harker School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941613808, 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
$100M-$1B
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Marty Bradford
CFO

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert Z•••••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
AN
Andrew F•••
TRUSTEE
BE
Becky C••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brian Y••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL
HU
Huali C••• S•••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jennifer G••••••
ASST. HEAD OF SCHOOL
JO
John B O••••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
JO
Joseph R••••••••
Director
KE
Kendricks A••••
EMPLOYEE
KI
Kimberly L•••
Director
KR
Kristin G•••••••
EMPLOYEE
MA
Marie C•••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Martin B•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MA
Marty B•••••••
CFO
PA
Paul B•••••
EMPLOYEE
SA
Samuel K•••••
EMPLOYEE
SA
Sarah J L••••••
EMPLOYEE
SA
Satish D••••••••
TRUSTEE
ST
Steve L•••••
TRUSTEE
ST
Steve M•••••
EMPLOYEE
SU
Suki M•••••••
TRUSTEE
SU
Surbhi S••••
TRUSTEE
TE
Teja P••••
TRUSTEE
WI
Winston C•••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$136.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$134.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$122.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$112.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$116.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$112.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Harker School This page 93 $136.4 million 81%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 93 $197.8 million 89%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 78 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Harker School

What is The Harker School?
The Harker School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in San Jose, United States. The Harker School, a national top college prep school, offers students in preschool-grade 12 a high-quality and well-rounded education.
When was The Harker School founded?
The Harker School was founded in 1965.
Who leads The Harker School?
Marty Bradford serves as CFO.
Where is The Harker School located?
Headquartered in San Jose, United States.
What is The Harker School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Harker School trustworthy?
The Harker School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 The Harker School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941613808.
What is The Harker School's website?
http://www.harker.org