Governance and Transparency

Public Information and Responsible Stewardship

Oxford Classical is committed to candid public communication, responsible nonprofit governance, and clear separation between its current nonprofit status and the future charter-authorization process.

Federal status

Recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity, effective March 5, 2026.

Pennsylvania status

Formed as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation and registered to solicit charitable contributions.

School status

Oxford Classical remains proposed. It is not yet charter-authorized, open, or accepting applications for admission.

Documents available for inspection

  • IRS determination letter
  • Filed Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws and conflict-of-interest policy
  • Current Board and officer information
  • Form 1023 materials, subject to lawful privacy protections
  • Applicable Form 990-series returns after filing

Requests may be sent to info@oxfordclassicalacademy.org. Certain records may be redacted where law permits or requires protection of personal, donor, banking, or security information.

Governance commitments

  • Board oversight of budgets, material contracts, debt, facilities, and the final charter application
  • Conflict disclosure and recusal controls
  • Separate tracking of received funds, restricted funds, pledges, pending grants, and uncommitted targets
  • Donation acknowledgments and monthly financial reconciliation
  • No organizational endorsement or opposition of candidates for public office
  • Accurate public descriptions of the proposed school's status

Charitable solicitation disclosure

Oxford Classical Charter Academy is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations to solicit charitable contributions. Official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State at 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Registration, federal tax exemption, and charitable support do not constitute charter authorization or governmental endorsement of the proposed school.