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Beautywell Project

THE BEAUTYWELL PROJECT IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SKIN-LIGHTENING PRACTICES AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURES IN THE IMMIGRANT AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Beautywell Project

Beautywell Project is a social services organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $128K. EIN: 830718160.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Paul, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
V33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

The beautywell project is an organization that was founded to address the issue of skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures in the immigrant and communities of color. The organization's mission is to develop healthy individuals, families and community through education, research, empowerment, policy and systems changes. We have been conducting community forums to educate the somali/african groups, hmong and latino and other communities of color about the skin-lightening practices, chemical exposures, the health and psychological impacts. We have conducted several focus group sessions and key informant interviews in the somali, hmong, latino and south sudanese communities to learn their attitude towards skin-lightening practices, how the cultures influence the practice and the unjust racial associate with skin color. We have trained four health care systems including more than 100 clinics in the minneapolis-st. Paul metro area and greater mn. More than 3,000 health care provider

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 69%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 62.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 46.0% of total expenses ($81,984 of $178,216).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (69%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Beautywell Project 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 98% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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's profile for Beautywell Project draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical social services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Beautywell Project is a registered social services nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, 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 830718160. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $131K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Beautywell Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 830718160. 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.

Beautywell Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Beautywell Project is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 1821 University Ave W, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Beautywell Project has $131K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. 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.

Beautywell Project is classified as a Social Services 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 $131K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Beautywell Project. 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, Beautywell Project 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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.

Beautywell Project is a social services organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $128K. EIN: 830718160. Beautywell Project is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $131K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Beautywell Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Beautywell Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830718160, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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 FY2023 filing

AM
Amira A••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
The Beautywell Project aims to expose the serious health risks of skin-lightening - MinnPost
Nov 2020
www.minnpost.com
Communities that KARE: Amira Adawe of The Beautywell Project - kare11.com
Apr 2020
www.kare11.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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 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 Beautywell Project

What is Beautywell Project?
Beautywell Project is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Beautywell Project is a social services organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $128K. EIN: 830718160.
When was Beautywell Project founded?
Beautywell Project was founded in 2017.
Who leads Beautywell Project?
Amira Adawe serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Beautywell Project located?
Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, United States.
What is Beautywell Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Beautywell Project trustworthy?
Beautywell Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Beautywell Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830718160.
What is Beautywell Project's website?
https://www.thebeautywell.org