Wolcott School
College preparatory high school for students with learning differences.
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Learn more about Wolcott College Prep, a school with the mission to help students with learning differences, including: ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, homework anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.
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Mission
College preparatory high school for students with learning differences.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Wolcott School with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWolcott School is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 364496852. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wolcott School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364496852. 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.
Wolcott School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Wolcott School is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wolcott School has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wolcott 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 medium organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wolcott 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, Wolcott 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 78% 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.
Learn more about Wolcott College Prep, a school with the mission to help students with learning differences, including: ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, homework anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. Wolcott School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Wolcott School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wolcott School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364496852, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WOLCOTT 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 67 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wolcott School
- What is Wolcott School?
- Wolcott School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chicago, United States. Learn more about Wolcott College Prep, a school with the mission to help students with learning differences, including: ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, homework anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.
- When was Wolcott School founded?
- Wolcott School was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Wolcott School?
- Jennifer Levine serves as Board President.
- Where is Wolcott School located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Wolcott School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wolcott School trustworthy?
- Wolcott School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Wolcott School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364496852.
- What is Wolcott School's website?
- http://www.wolcottcollegeprep.org