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As You Sow

Our mission is to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.

El Cerrito, CA EIN: 943169008 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About As You Sow

As You Sow is creating a more socially and environmentally-just society. Learn how we harness shareholder power to make this happen.

Founded
Headquarters
El Cerrito, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Our mission is to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit · NTEE Z99Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.96%
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)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show As You Sow 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

As You Sow is a registered nonprofit based in El Cerrito, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 943169008. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

As You Sow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943169008. 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.

As You Sow 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 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

As You Sow is located in El Cerrito, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, As You Sow has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for As You Sow. 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, As You Sow 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

As You Sow is creating a more socially and environmentally-just society. Learn how we harness shareholder power to make this happen. As You Sow is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Yes, donations to As You Sow are generally tax-deductible in the United States. As You Sow is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943169008, 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
$1M-$10M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
44

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Andrew B••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

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

FOIA Suit Seeks EEO-1 Data the EEOC Wants to Stop Collecting - The National Law Review
Jun 2026
natlawreview.com
Shareholders continue to reject anti-DEI proposals in wake of As You Sow’s DOL lawsuit - | Governance Intelligence
Jun 2026
www.governance-intelligence.com
Shareholders reject anti-DEI push as investors defend diverse workplaces - New York Amsterdam News
Jun 2026
amsterdamnews.com
Shareholder activists are changing tactics for promoting sustainability - Corporate Knights
May 2026
corporateknights.com
AI is still a minor topic this proxy season. Here’s how some asset owners approach it — and what they need. - Pensions &
May 2026
www.pionline.com
2026 Proxy Preview reports far fewer ESG resolutions - Capital Research Center
Apr 2026
capitalresearch.org
SEC’s proposed Regulation S-K reform ignores growing material risks, warns As You Sow - | Governance Intelligence
Apr 2026
www.governance-intelligence.com
ESG shareholder proposals down 47% from 2025 in US, Proxy Preview finds - Responsible Investor
Apr 2026
www.responsible-investor.com
Chubb faces landmark lawsuit in escalating battle over shareholder rights - | Governance Intelligence
Apr 2026
www.governance-intelligence.com
DC court denies shareholder bid to force Chubb climate-subrogation report - Insurance Business
Apr 2026
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 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
See all cause areas in United States

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 - 72 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 · 72 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 · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about As You Sow

What is As You Sow?
As You Sow is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in El Cerrito, United States. As You Sow is creating a more socially and environmentally-just society. Learn how we harness shareholder power to make this happen.
When was As You Sow founded?
As You Sow was founded in 1992.
Who leads As You Sow?
Andrew Behar serves as CEO.
Where is As You Sow located?
Headquartered in El Cerrito, CA, United States.
What is As You Sow's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is As You Sow trustworthy?
As You Sow 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 As You Sow's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943169008.
What is As You Sow's website?
http://www.asyousow.org