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Atomic Heritage Foundation

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE MANHATTAN PROJECT AND THE ATOMIC AGE AND ITS LEGACY. THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Atomic Heritage Foundation

Educational programs and productsthe atomic heritage foundation (ahf) developed a variety of educational programs and products on the manhattan project and the atomic age.- president cindy kelly accepted the 23rd annual award for nuclear science & history in a virtual gala held on march 20, 2021; proceedings are online. - ahf published eight newsletters throughout 2021 on a variety of topics that were well received by audiences nationwide. - president cindy kelly presented two webinars in 2021 on the making of the manhattan project national historical park available online.- ahf's cindy kelly worked with the national museum of nuclear science & history and raised funds to preserve ahf's three websites. - ahf's cindy kelly served as an expert for a …

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C35
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

The foundation is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the manhattan project and the atomic age and its legacy. The foundation's goal is to provide the public not only a better understanding of the past but also a basis for addressing scientific, technical, political, social and ethical issues of the 21st century.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 76.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 57.2% of total expenses ($18,333 of $32,059).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2021 · IRS 990 (FY2021)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Atomic Heritage Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Atomic Heritage Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 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

Atomic Heritage Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 030380408. 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 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $24K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

Atomic Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030380408. 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.

Atomic Heritage Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Atomic Heritage Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 4205 Lenore Ln Nw, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Atomic Heritage Foundation has $24K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Atomic Heritage Foundation is classified as an Environment 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 $24K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for Atomic Heritage 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, Atomic Heritage 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). 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.

Educational programs and productsthe atomic heritage foundation (ahf) developed a variety of educational programs and products on the manhattan project and the atomic age.- president cindy kelly accepted the 23rd annual award for nuclear science & history in a virtual gala held on march 20, 2021; proceedings are online. - ahf published eight newsletters throughout 2021 on a variety of topics that were well received by audiences nationwide. - president cindy kelly presented two webinars in 2021 on the making of the manhattan project national historical park available online.- ahf's cindy kelly worked with the national museum of nuclear science & history and raised funds to preserve ahf's three websites... Atomic Heritage Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $24K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Atomic Heritage Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Atomic Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030380408, 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
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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 FY2021 filing

CY
Cynthia C K••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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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 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 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 · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Atomic Heritage Foundation

What is Atomic Heritage Foundation?
Atomic Heritage Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Educational programs and productsthe atomic heritage foundation (ahf) developed a variety of educational programs and products on the manhattan project and the atomic age.- president cindy kelly accepted the 23rd annual award for nuclear science & history in a virtual gala held on march 20, 2021; proceedings are online. - ahf published eight newsletters throughout 2021 on a variety of topics that were well received by audiences nationwide. - president cindy kelly presented two webinars in 2021 on the making of the manhattan project national historical park available online.- ahf's cindy kelly worked with the national museum of nuclear science & history and raised funds to preserve ahf's three websites. - ahf's cindy kelly served as an expert for a program on the manhattan project for the bbc radio series in our time with host melvyn bragg, recorded september 23, 2021. Preservation activitiesthe atomic heritage foundation (ahf), working in partnership with other institutions, preserves, commemorates and interprets the manhattan project and the atomic age. - the atomic heritage foundation worked with the national park service, local communities, and other groups on planning for interpretive products and preserving historical resources for the manhattan project national historical park. - throughout 2021, the atomic heritage foundation worked with the national museum on nuclear science & history ("the museum") in albuquerque. In 2019, the museum assumed responsibility for managing the ahf's three websites, library, artifacts and other materials. - in addition, ahf has been engaged in providing advice to manhattan project historical societies, museums, scholars, and individuals on selected projects. Examples include:- collaborating with the los alamos historical society to preserve and interpret the cottage where j. Robert oppenheimer and his family lived while he directed the development of the world's first atomic bomb (1943 to 1945).- working with the museum staff a
When was Atomic Heritage Foundation founded?
Atomic Heritage Foundation was founded in 2002.
Who leads Atomic Heritage Foundation?
Cynthia C Kelly serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Atomic Heritage Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Atomic Heritage Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Atomic Heritage Foundation trustworthy?
Atomic Heritage Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial 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 Atomic Heritage Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 030380408.
What is Atomic Heritage Foundation's website?
https://www.atomicheritage.org