Advaita Society
Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges to provide a private preschool, elementary and secondary school that is dedicated …
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Accredited PK–12 private school on a 380-acre campus offering a whole-child education for families from South County, San Jose, and Santa Cruz County.
Mission
Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges to provide a private preschool, elementary and secondary school that is dedicated to excellent academics, positive character development and creative self-expression.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Advaita Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1979, it predates 78% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 195,586 education 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- 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 + methodologyAdvaita Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Watsonville, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 942693186. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Advaita Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942693186. 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.
Advaita Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Advaita Society is located in Watsonville, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 491 Summit Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Advaita Society has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Advaita Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Advaita Society. 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, Advaita Society is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Accredited PK–12 private school on a 380-acre campus offering a whole-child education for families from South County, San Jose, and Santa Cruz County. Advaita Society is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Advaita Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Advaita Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942693186, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ADVAITA SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 50 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Advaita Society
- What is Advaita Society?
- Advaita Society is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Watsonville, United States. Accredited PK–12 private school on a 380-acre campus offering a whole-child education for families from South County, San Jose, and Santa Cruz County.
- When was Advaita Society founded?
- Advaita Society was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Advaita Society?
- Ronald Bingham serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Advaita Society located?
- Headquartered in Watsonville, CA, United States.
- What is Advaita Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Advaita Society trustworthy?
- Advaita Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Advaita Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942693186.
- What is Advaita Society's website?
- https://www.mountmadonnaschool.org