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River City Education Services

To operate one or more charter schools, early learning programs, and private schools in florida

Education Jacksonville, FL EIN 205773949 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About River City Education Services

6 tuition-free charter schools with 100% graduation rate and A+ ratings. STEM-focused K-12 education for Jacksonville families.

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

To operate one or more charter schools, early learning programs, and private schools in florida

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
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: 99%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.99
Program expenses$0.99 ($57.7 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

River City Education Services is a registered education nonprofit based in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205773949. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $59M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

River City Education Services 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 99% 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.

River City Education Services is located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, River City Education Services has $59M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% 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.

River City Education Services 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 major organization. It has $59M in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for River City Education Services. 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.

River City Education Services 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. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

6 tuition-free charter schools with 100% graduation rate and A+ ratings. STEM-focused K-12 education for Jacksonville families. River City Education Services is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among education charities registered in United States: River City Education Services's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $59M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to River City Education Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. River City Education Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205773949, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
99% 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

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Leadership

DO
Dogan Tozoglu
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BA
Baybars B••••
SECRETARY
DO
Dogan T••••••
EXEC DIRECTOR
DR
Dr S••••••• M•••••••
MEMBER
EM
Emre M•••
MEMBER
LA
Lakesha A B•••••
MEMBER
SA
Sakhavat M•••••••
MEMBER
SH
Shahriyar M•••••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$59.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$55.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$51.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$40.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$27.9M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
River City Education Services This page 93 $59.0 million 99%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Lee Montessori Public Charter School 93 $16.1 million 93%
P G Chambers School Inc 93 $16.7 million 97%
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School 93 $16.5 million 89%
The Association of Illiana Christian High School of … 93 $20.0 million 92%
Code Org 93 $25.2 million 85%
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 93 $69.2 million 87%
Frontier Schools Inc 93 $34.6 million 84%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 River City Education Services

What is River City Education Services?
River City Education Services is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Jacksonville, United States. 6 tuition-free charter schools with 100% graduation rate and A+ ratings. STEM-focused K-12 education for Jacksonville families.
When was River City Education Services founded?
River City Education Services was founded in 2006.
Who leads River City Education Services?
Dogan Tozoglu serves as Executive Director.
Where is River City Education Services located?
Headquartered in Jacksonville, United States.
What is River City Education Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is River City Education Services trustworthy?
River City Education Services 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 River City Education Services's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205773949.
What is River City Education Services's website?
https://www.rivercityscience.org/