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Center for Neurosciences Foundation

To engage people in learning about development and lifelong care of the brain and nervous system.

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Integrity Assessment
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67/100 · methodology

About Center for Neurosciences Foundation

* 1,621 volunteer hours logged * volunteers who are uniquely qualified to speak on a variety of neuroscience topics shared information in 14 community presentations. * the community was invited to attend an educational symposium with four 30-minute lectures delivered by center for neuroscience providers and hosted by the foundation. * brain boxes were originally targeted to children in 3rd through 5th grade. In developing different iterations of the brain box, we soon realized that a brain "packet" was much more efficient for production and less cumbersome for the recipients. A monthly version for senior adults has been prepared and will be rolled out in january, 2024.* the social & emotional neurodevelopment (send) curriculum, designed to educate elementary, middle, and …

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To engage people in learning about development and lifelong care of the brain and nervous system.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H50
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 45.1% of total expenses ($47,722 of $105,890).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Center for Neurosciences Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Center for Neurosciences Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Neurosciences Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272783064. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $172K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Center for Neurosciences Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272783064. 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 Neurosciences Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 health charities in United States is 90/100.

Center for Neurosciences Foundation is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Neurosciences Foundation has $172K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Neurosciences Foundation is classified as a Health 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 $172K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Center for Neurosciences 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, Center for Neurosciences 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). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

* 1,621 volunteer hours logged * volunteers who are uniquely qualified to speak on a variety of neuroscience topics shared information in 14 community presentations. * the community was invited to attend an educational symposium with four 30-minute lectures delivered by center for neuroscience providers and hosted by the foundation. * brain boxes were originally targeted to children in 3rd through 5th grade. In developing different iterations of the brain box, we soon realized that a brain "packet" was much more efficient for production and less cumbersome for the recipients. A monthly version for senior adults has been prepared and will be rolled out in january, 2024.* the social &... Center for Neurosciences Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $172K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Center for Neurosciences Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Neurosciences Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272783064, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AB
Abhay S•••• M•
President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
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 this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 47 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 · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Neurosciences Foundation

What is Center for Neurosciences Foundation?
Center for Neurosciences Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tucson, United States. * 1,621 volunteer hours logged * volunteers who are uniquely qualified to speak on a variety of neuroscience topics shared information in 14 community presentations. * the community was invited to attend an educational symposium with four 30-minute lectures delivered by center for neuroscience providers and hosted by the foundation. * brain boxes were originally targeted to children in 3rd through 5th grade. In developing different iterations of the brain box, we soon realized that a brain "packet" was much more efficient for production and less cumbersome for the recipients. A monthly version for senior adults has been prepared and will be rolled out in january, 2024.* the social & emotional neurodevelopment (send) curriculum, designed to educate elementary, middle, and high school students on fundamental neuroscience concepts and the brain's role in emotions, behavior, and social interactions was completed. * our brain bus traveled to 24 events in pima county with neuroscience hands-on activities led by volunteers. Our activities educate participants of all ages and demographics. The activities are designed to be fun, but at the same time leave each participant with new knowledge about their neurological capabilities and health.* a variety of resource materials are available on our website and new blogs are posted every few weeks.
When was Center for Neurosciences Foundation founded?
Center for Neurosciences Foundation was founded in 2010.
Who leads Center for Neurosciences Foundation?
Abhay Sanan MD serves as President.
Where is Center for Neurosciences Foundation located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Center for Neurosciences Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Neurosciences Foundation trustworthy?
Center for Neurosciences Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Center for Neurosciences Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272783064.
What is Center for Neurosciences Foundation's website?
http://eachbrainmatters.org