Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2005, with $3,742,395 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1055 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45237 EIN 20-1850035 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.7M
▼ 8.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.4M
Net assets
-$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati: 0 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1055 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45237
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2017) to $3.7M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.8MNet assets -$1.4M
Operating margin
-16.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$4.8M
Net assets
-$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,742,395▼8.6% | $4,364,355▲19.5% | -$1,445,335▼75.5% | $3,367,561▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,096,058▲42.8% | $3,652,431▲46.3% | -$823,375▲35.0% | $3,138,143▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,867,437▼7.2% | $2,496,850▲17.2% | -$1,267,002▲22.6% | $2,931,209▲78.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,088,726▲25.9% | $2,131,258▼0.9% | -$1,637,589▲36.9% | $1,639,274▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,453,713▼6.8% | $2,150,319▲6.7% | -$2,595,057▲10.5% | $1,153,721▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,634,134▼19.6% | $2,015,917▲34.1% | -$2,898,451▲17.6% | $1,164,829▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,276,127 | $1,503,740▼55.6% | -$3,516,668▼24233% | $1,350,008▲374% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,388,348 | -$14,452 | $285,002 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $10K total
1 grant to Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1850035, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati's EIN?
- Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1850035.
- How much revenue does Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati report?
- Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati reported $3,742,395 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati have?
- CharityIndex grades Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati (EIN 20-1850035) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.