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1951 Coffee Company

At 1951 coffe company, we blend the warmth of coffee with the strength of community to uplift refugees on their journey to new beginnings in the united states.

Human Services Berkeley, CA EIN: 474872376 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About 1951 Coffee Company

At 1951 Coffee Company, we blend the warmth of coffee with the strength of community to uplift refugees on their journey to new beginnings in the United States.

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
J22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

At 1951 coffe company, we blend the warmth of coffee with the strength of community to uplift refugees on their journey to new beginnings in the united states.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show 1951 Coffee Company with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

1951 Coffee Company is a registered human services nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474872376. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $871K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

1951 Coffee Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474872376. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

1951 Coffee Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

1951 Coffee Company is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, 1951 Coffee Company has $871K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

1951 Coffee Company is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $871K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for 1951 Coffee Company. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, 1951 Coffee Company holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

At 1951 Coffee Company, we blend the warmth of coffee with the strength of community to uplift refugees on their journey to new beginnings in the United States. 1951 Coffee Company is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $871K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to 1951 Coffee Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 1951 Coffee Company is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474872376, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
15

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
John D•••••• H•••••
CEO And President

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
1951 Coffee Company is helping refugees brew a brighter future - USA for UNHCR
Nov 2024
www.unrefugees.org
#1 in coffee: Inside Berkeley’s cafe competition - Daily Cal
Sep 2024
www.dailycal.org
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
1951 Coffee Company is still helping refugees despite new challenges - Berkeleyside
Feb 2021
www.berkeleyside.org
10 Mission-Driven US Coffee Shops Fighting Global Poverty - The Borgen Project
Jan 2021
borgenproject.org
How the Coffee Industry is Addressing Global Poverty - BORGEN Magazine
Jan 2021
www.borgenmagazine.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Berkeley coffee shop helps refugees by employing them - KALW
Apr 2019
www.kalw.org
Best coffee at Cal? 1951 Coffee Company, where refugees serve up fine brew - University of California, Berkeley
Oct 2018
news.berkeley.edu
Refugee-Run Coffee Shop Offers Path for Marginalized Groups - Stories - News & Events - Santa Clara University
Oct 2018
www.scu.edu
Berkeley event: Eat, drink to support refugees with 1951 Coffee Company - The Mercury News
Feb 2018
www.mercurynews.com
Refugees’ Life Stories Deepen the Brew at 1951 Coffee Company - KQED
Feb 2017
www.kqed.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about 1951 Coffee Company

What is 1951 Coffee Company?
1951 Coffee Company is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. At 1951 Coffee Company, we blend the warmth of coffee with the strength of community to uplift refugees on their journey to new beginnings in the United States.
When was 1951 Coffee Company founded?
1951 Coffee Company was founded in 2015.
Who leads 1951 Coffee Company?
John Douglas Hewitt serves as CEO And President.
Where is 1951 Coffee Company located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is 1951 Coffee Company's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is 1951 Coffee Company trustworthy?
1951 Coffee Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 1951 Coffee Company's registration number?
IRS EIN: 474872376.
What is 1951 Coffee Company's website?
http://www.1951coffee.com