Center for Ethical Leadership
Cultivates leadership and builds capacity for change, helping communities tap collective wisdom in service of the common good.
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Welcome Since 1990, the Center for Ethical Leadership (CEL) continues to inspire and prepare leaders to lead collaboratively and joyfully with a commitment to personal integrity and social justice for all.
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Mission
Cultivates leadership and builds capacity for change, helping communities tap collective wisdom in service of the common good.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Ethical Leadership has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Center for Ethical Leadership draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Ethical Leadership is a registered education nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 943154539. 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 $79K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Center for Ethical Leadership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943154539. 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.
Center for Ethical Leadership 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. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Center for Ethical Leadership is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Center for Ethical Leadership has $79K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Center for Ethical Leadership is classified as an Education 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 $79K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Center for Ethical Leadership. 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, Center for Ethical Leadership 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 73%). 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.
Welcome Since 1990, the Center for Ethical Leadership (CEL) continues to inspire and prepare leaders to lead collaboratively and joyfully with a commitment to personal integrity and social justice for all. Center for Ethical Leadership is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $79K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Center for Ethical Leadership are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Ethical Leadership is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943154539, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CENTER FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP 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
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Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Center for Ethical Leadership
- What is Center for Ethical Leadership?
- Center for Ethical Leadership is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Welcome Since 1990, the Center for Ethical Leadership (CEL) continues to inspire and prepare leaders to lead collaboratively and joyfully with a commitment to personal integrity and social justice for all.
- When was Center for Ethical Leadership founded?
- Center for Ethical Leadership was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Center for Ethical Leadership?
- Alice Fong serves as CEO.
- Where is Center for Ethical Leadership located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Center for Ethical Leadership's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Center for Ethical Leadership trustworthy?
- Center for Ethical Leadership 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 Center for Ethical Leadership's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943154539.
- What is Center for Ethical Leadership's website?
- http://ethicalleadership.org