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Tri-State German-American School

German Language classes and cultural exchange

Arts & Culture Cincinnati, OH EIN 310786002 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Tri-State German-American School

German Language classes and cultural exchange, number of people benefitted:200 students (adults and children)

Founded
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
A230
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

German Language classes and cultural exchange

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A230
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 98%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.17%
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

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($46,655)
94% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tri-State German-American School is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 310786002. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $63K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Tri-State German-American 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 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Tri-State German-American School is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tri-State German-American School has $63K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tri-State German-American School is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $63K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Tri-State German-American 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.

Tri-State German-American 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. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Tri-State German-American School profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

German Language classes and cultural exchange, number of people benefitted:200 students (adults and children) Tri-State German-American School is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Tri-State German-American School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of $63K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Tri-State German-American School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tri-State German-American School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 310786002, 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
$10K-$100K
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KI
Kirsten Auch
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara G••••••••
Director
BI
Bill S••••••
Vice President
BO
Bonnie V••••
President (partial year - resign due to health)
BR
Brett S••••••••
Principal/Teacher (paid)
CL
Claire O•••••
Secretary
HA
Harry K••••
Director
HE
Helga B•••••
Vice Principal Children
IN
Ingrid T•••••
Director & Teacher (paid)
JE
Jennifer G••••
Director
KI
Kirsten A•••
Treasurer
MI
Michael G••••
President
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Thomas Vanden Eynden - Cincinnati Enquirer
May 2025
www.cincinnati.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Tri-State German-American School This page 93 $62,903 94%
Concordia Chamber Players 93 $80,547 100%
Little Theater Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania 93 $69,948 100%
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 93 $69,506 100%
Demiero Jazz Festival 93 $58,980 87%
Alton Youth Symphony 93 $44,500 94%
Windsong 93 $47,589 100%
Peculiar Works Project Inc 93 $61,196 100%
Blue Candlelight Music Series 93 $77,576 100%

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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Tri-State German-American School

What is Tri-State German-American School?
Tri-State German-American School is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Cincinnati, United States. German Language classes and cultural exchange, number of people benefitted:200 students (adults and children)
When was Tri-State German-American School founded?
Tri-State German-American School was founded in 1968.
Who leads Tri-State German-American School?
Kirsten Auch serves as Treasurer.
Where is Tri-State German-American School located?
Headquartered in Cincinnati, United States.
What is Tri-State German-American School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tri-State German-American School trustworthy?
Tri-State German-American 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 Tri-State German-American School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 310786002.
What is Tri-State German-American School's website?
http://www.tri-stategermanschool.org