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Chesterton Academy of Buffalo

The Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is formed to operate an independent high school.

Education Bowmansville, NY EIN 814478085 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Chesterton Academy of Buffalo

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Bowmansville, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B25
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is formed to operate an independent high school.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B25
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.65%
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

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($451,392)
100% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is a registered education nonprofit based in Bowmansville, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 814478085. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $433K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is located in Bowmansville, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chesterton Academy of Buffalo has $433K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% 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.

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $433K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chesterton Academy of Buffalo. 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.

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 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.

The Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is formed to operate an independent high school. Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among education charities registered in United States: Chesterton Academy of Buffalo's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $433K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Chesterton Academy of Buffalo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814478085, 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
$100K-$1M
100% 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

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Theresa Updike
Chairman

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew B••••
Treasurer
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Christopher U•••••
Treasurer
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Jason K••••••
Director
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Justyna B••••
Director
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Lenore U•••••
Director
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Lindsey M•••••
Director
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Michael H•••
Chairman
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Paul F•••••••
Secretary
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Theresa U•••••
Chairman
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Tim R•••••••
Treasurer
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Tom S••••••
Vice chairman
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo This page 93 $433,382 100%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%
The Missoula Community School 93 $682,494 91%
Kcbs Advance Academy Inc 93 $520,925 91%
Penfield Patriots Sports Booster Club Inc 93 $435,114 94%
Canyon Creek Preschool Inc 93 $499,260 100%
Classical Beginnings Inc 93 $340,406 100%
Fairbanks Montessori Association Inc 93 $985,215 85%
Christian Academy of Guatemala Inc 93 $737,908 92%

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 - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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

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Quick facts about Chesterton Academy of Buffalo

What is Chesterton Academy of Buffalo?
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Bowmansville, United States. The Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is formed to operate an independent high school.
When was Chesterton Academy of Buffalo founded?
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo was founded in 2013.
Who leads Chesterton Academy of Buffalo?
Theresa Updike serves as Chairman.
Where is Chesterton Academy of Buffalo located?
Headquartered in Bowmansville, United States.
What is Chesterton Academy of Buffalo's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chesterton Academy of Buffalo trustworthy?
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 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 Chesterton Academy of Buffalo's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814478085.
What is Chesterton Academy of Buffalo's website?
http://buffalochestertonacademy.org