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525 Foundation

THE MISSION OF THE 525 FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES RELATED TO DRUG AND ALOCHOL USE.

525 Foundation Inc

Health South Bend, IN EIN: 821309846 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About 525 Foundation

525 Foundation exists to educate teens and families about opioids and alcohol. We share our teen drug abuse story to prevent others from this kind of suffering.

Founded
Headquarters
South Bend, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The mission of the 525 foundation is to educate and empower individuals to make positive choices related to drug and alochol use.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 34.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.0% of total expenses ($61,911 of $258,004).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.61
Program$0.61

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, 525 Foundation has 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 - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for 525 Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

525 Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821309846. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $179K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

525 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821309846. 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.

525 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

525 Foundation is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 1400 E Angela Blvd Unit 146, United States.

Based on official tax filings, 525 Foundation has $179K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

525 Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $179K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for 525 Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, 525 Foundation 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

525 Foundation exists to educate teens and families about opioids and alcohol. We share our teen drug abuse story to prevent others from this kind of suffering. 525 Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $179K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to 525 Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 525 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821309846, 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
61% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RE
Rebecca S•••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (7)

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

Say Boo to Drugs provides safe trick-or-treating event, education in South Bend - WSBT
Oct 2025
wsbt.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
VIDEO: Young Introduces Hoosier Mom Becky Savage During Senate Hearing on Opioids - Senator Young (.gov)
Mar 2024
www.young.senate.gov
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Officials tout drug disposal pouches as way to prevent accidental overdoses - WVPE
Nov 2023
www.wvpe.org
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
525 Foundation's 'Lunch and Learn' series - WNDU
Jul 2022
www.wndu.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
525 Foundation installs new drug drop box in Kosciusko County Jail - WSBT
Dec 2021
wsbt.com
Second Annual “Say Boo to Drugs” event information - ABC57
Sep 2021
www.abc57.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Featured Performer: Graham Slaggert - University of Notre Dame
Sep 2020
scholastic.nd.edu
525 Foundation adds more pill drop boxes in Martin's Super Markets - South Bend Tribune
May 2019
www.southbendtribune.com
Martin's, 525 Foundation expand Drop 2 Stop pill drop-off locations - WNDU
May 2019
www.wndu.com
525 Foundation, Martin's Super Markets unveil prescription drop boxes - South Bend Tribune
Aug 2018
www.southbendtribune.com

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 20 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about 525 Foundation

What is 525 Foundation?
525 Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Bend, United States. 525 Foundation exists to educate teens and families about opioids and alcohol. We share our teen drug abuse story to prevent others from this kind of suffering.
When was 525 Foundation founded?
525 Foundation was founded in 2017.
Who leads 525 Foundation?
Rebecca Savage serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is 525 Foundation located?
Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
What is 525 Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is 525 Foundation trustworthy?
525 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 525 Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821309846.
What is 525 Foundation's website?
https://www.525foundation.org