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Nazareth Prep

EIN 23-2939532 · Pittsburgh, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAZARETH PREP IS AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS THAT PROVIDES AN AFFORDABLE, INNOVATIVE EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES STUDENTS TO LEARN, LEAD, AND SERVE IN A DIVERSE AND CHANGING WORLD.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$278,509, ceo (ex-officio)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. NAZARETH PREP IS AN INNOVATIVE INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROVIDING STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS AND ECONOMIC STATUS WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION LEADING TO COLLEGE OR STEM-FOCUSED CAREERS. THE RIGOROUS CURRICULUM IS COMBINED WITH A FOUR-YEAR CORPORATE INTERNSHIP THAT PREPARES STUDENTS WITH SOFT SKILLS WHILE CHARTING THEIR CAREER PATHWAY, WHETHER IT INCLUDES TRADITIONAL COLLEGE, AN APPRENTICESHIP, DIRECT TO WORK, OR ANY COMBINATION OF POST-SECONDARY TRAINING THROUGH FAITH AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION. NAZARETH PREP IS A SUBSIDIARY OF HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE AND SUPPORTED BY THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF HOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION, ANOTHER HFI SUBSIDIARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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