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The Washington School for Girls

Washington school for girls ignites the joyful pursuit of learning and inspires lives of faith-filled purpose, leadership, and service by educating girls in underserved areas through an academically …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About The Washington School for Girls

The Washington School for Girls provides an excellent academic program and supportive environment which engages families and the community in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students and graduates.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B25Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Washington school for girls ignites the joyful pursuit of learning and inspires lives of faith-filled purpose, leadership, and service by educating girls in underserved areas through an academically challenging education. An extended day program, graduate support program, and family support are integral to its mission.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B25Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Washington School for Girls with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2020 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Washington School for Girls draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (10 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

The Washington School for Girls is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 522031849. 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 58/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Washington School for Girls's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522031849. 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.

The Washington School for Girls has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 76% 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.

The Washington School for Girls is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Washington School for Girls has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.

The Washington School for Girls 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Washington School for Girls. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Washington School for Girls 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 76% 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.

The Washington School for Girls provides an excellent academic program and supportive environment which engages families and the community in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students and graduates. The Washington School for Girls is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to The Washington School for Girls are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Washington School for Girls is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522031849, 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
$1M-$10M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
49

Leadership

From FY2020 filing

BE
Beth R•••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Washington School for Girls

What is The Washington School for Girls?
The Washington School for Girls is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Washington, United States. The Washington School for Girls provides an excellent academic program and supportive environment which engages families and the community in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students and graduates.
When was The Washington School for Girls founded?
The Washington School for Girls was founded in 1997.
Who leads The Washington School for Girls?
Beth Reaves serves as President.
Where is The Washington School for Girls located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is The Washington School for Girls's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Washington School for Girls trustworthy?
The Washington School for Girls has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial 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 Washington School for Girls's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522031849.
What is The Washington School for Girls's website?
http://www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org