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Waynflete School

To offer lower, middle, and upper school education which engages the imagination and intellect of its students, guides them towards self- governance and self-knowledge and encourages their responsible …

Education Portland, ME EIN: 010211565 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Waynflete School

Waynflete is located in the heart of Portland, Maine. Voted best private school in Maine. Offering Reggio Emilia approach to Pre-K and diverse learning opportunities for students K-12. Schedule your admissions visit today!

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, ME
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

To offer lower, middle, and upper school education which engages the imagination and intellect of its students, guides them towards self- governance and self-knowledge and encourages their responsible and caring participation in the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B200
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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
82% 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, Waynflete School has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1935, 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 (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Waynflete School is a registered education nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1935 and has been operating for 91 years. Its EIN is 010211565. 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 $29M in annual revenue. 130 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Waynflete School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010211565. 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.

Waynflete 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. The charity allocates 82% 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.

Waynflete School is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1935 and has been active for 91 years.

Based on official tax filings, Waynflete School has $29M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.

Waynflete 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 $29M in annual revenue. The organization has 130 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Waynflete 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, Waynflete 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 82% 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.

Waynflete is located in the heart of Portland, Maine. Voted best private school in Maine. Offering Reggio Emilia approach to Pre-K and diverse learning opportunities for students K-12. Schedule your admissions visit today! Waynflete School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1935.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $29M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Waynflete School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 010211565, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
316

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TR
Traci D•••
Director

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
$29.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$23.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2019
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 - 130 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · 130 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 · 1935
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Waynflete School

What is Waynflete School?
Waynflete School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Portland, United States. Waynflete is located in the heart of Portland, Maine. Voted best private school in Maine. Offering Reggio Emilia approach to Pre-K and diverse learning opportunities for students K-12. Schedule your admissions visit today!
When was Waynflete School founded?
Waynflete School was founded in 1935.
Who leads Waynflete School?
Traci Dowd serves as Director.
Where is Waynflete School located?
Headquartered in Portland, ME, United States.
What is Waynflete School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Waynflete School trustworthy?
Waynflete 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 Waynflete School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010211565.
What is Waynflete School's website?
http://www.waynflete.org