Threefold Educational Foundation & School
Threefold educational foundation and school serves and advances cultural renewal in education, agriculture, the arts, science, religion, and social forms, out of love for the essential nature of …
Threefold Education Foundation
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Located in 140 wooded acres just 30 miles from New York City, the Threefold Educational Foundation and School is at the heart of a community of programs and institutions that teach and promote forward-thinking practices in education, agriculture, the arts, spirituality, and social life.
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Mission
Threefold educational foundation and school serves and advances cultural renewal in education, agriculture, the arts, science, religion, and social forms, out of love for the essential nature of the human being as a spiritual being. Rooted in anthroposophy, the threefold educational foundation maintains a supportive and receptive environment for human growth, practical work, and community life. The organization is the umbrella organization for green meadow waldorf school, eurythmy spring valley pond, fiber craft studio, otto specht school, holder house, and pfeiffer center. In providing a home for the previously mentioned organizations, initiatives, and individuals, the organization forms a vessel of collaboration whose substance enables the working community, inspires new forms for the future, and radiates out into the world in service to the needs of our time.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Threefold Educational Foundation & School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1965, it predates 88% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyThreefold Educational Foundation & School is a registered education nonprofit based in Chestnut Ridge, NY, 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 136196291. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Threefold Educational Foundation & School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 136196291. 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.
Threefold Educational Foundation & School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Threefold Educational Foundation & School is located in Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Threefold Educational Foundation & School has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Threefold Educational Foundation & School 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 $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Threefold Educational Foundation & 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Threefold Educational Foundation & School 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 67% 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.
Located in 140 wooded acres just 30 miles from New York City, the Threefold Educational Foundation and School is at the heart of a community of programs and institutions that teach and promote forward-thinking practices in education, agriculture, the arts, spirituality, and social life. Threefold Educational Foundation & School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $11M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Threefold Educational Foundation & School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Threefold Educational Foundation & School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 136196291, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
THREEFOLD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION & 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 30 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 · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Threefold Educational Foundation & School
- What is Threefold Educational Foundation & School?
- Threefold Educational Foundation & School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chestnut Ridge, United States. Located in 140 wooded acres just 30 miles from New York City, the Threefold Educational Foundation and School is at the heart of a community of programs and institutions that teach and promote forward-thinking practices in education, agriculture, the arts, spirituality, and social life.
- When was Threefold Educational Foundation & School founded?
- Threefold Educational Foundation & School was founded in 1965.
- Who leads Threefold Educational Foundation & School?
- Eric Silber serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Threefold Educational Foundation & School located?
- Headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States.
- What is Threefold Educational Foundation & School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Threefold Educational Foundation & School trustworthy?
- Threefold Educational Foundation & School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Threefold Educational Foundation & School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 136196291.
- What is Threefold Educational Foundation & School's website?
- http://www.threefold.org