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The Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!) was established in 2008 to help rural populations in the developing world prepare for water, food, and fuel shortages resulting from the impact of climate change on their communities. CREATE! operates on the principle that all people have a right to water, food, shelter, energy, and the means to earn a living. We work with village populations to meet these needs through a culturally respectful, participatory process grounded in our belief that people must have a stake in their development and contribute towards solving their own problems. The cooperative groups in our beneficiary villages have already demonstrated the validity of this approach. CREATE! currently operates in Senegal. Senegal …
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The mission of create is to help people living in poor rural villages in developing countries to respond to the increasingly disastrous effects of climate change on their lives, livelihoods, families, and communities.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is a registered international nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261535453. 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 $481K in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261535453. 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 Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the 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 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the has $481K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is classified as an International 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 $481K in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the. 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 Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
The Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!) was established in 2008 to help rural populations in the developing world prepare for water, food, and fuel shortages resulting from the impact of climate change on their communities. CREATE! operates on the principle that all people have a right to water, food, shelter, energy, and the means to earn a living. We work with village populations to meet these needs through a culturally respectful, participatory process grounded in our belief that people must have a stake in their development and contribute towards solving their own problems. The cooperative groups in our beneficiary villages have already demonstrated the... Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $481K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261535453, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 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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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 61 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the
- What is Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the?
- Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. The Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!) was established in 2008 to help rural populations in the developing world prepare for water, food, and fuel shortages resulting from the impact of climate change on their communities. CREATE! operates on the principle that all people have a right to water, food, shelter, energy, and the means to earn a living. We work with village populations to meet these needs through a culturally respectful, participatory process grounded in our belief that people must have a stake in their development and contribute towards solving their own problems. The cooperative groups in our beneficiary villages have already demonstrated the validity of this approach. CREATE! currently operates in Senegal. Senegal is representative of many Sub-Saharan African countries that are hardest hit by the increasingly disastrous effects of global climate change. CREATE! responds to the inter-connected crises generated by climate change with strategies that decrease dependence on fossil fuels, conserve natural resources, and increase the use of appropriate technologies. Our programs produce sustainable, human needs-based development at the village level while forging resilient and vibrant communities across rural Senegal. CREATE! seeks to face these challenges and assist rural Senegalese residents with small-scale, accessible, and "appropriate" technologies - technologies that are adapted to, and fit, their local conditions - and with human needs-based strategies that can both better their lives and build their capacity to meet these inter-connected challenges. CREATE! works in six villages in two regions of Senegal. One region is in the rural north of Senegal, centered around Linguere in the Louga Region, where CREATE! implements programs in the village of Ouarkhokh. The other region is in the central-west of Senegal, centered around Gossas in the Fatick Region. CREATE! implements program activities in five
- When was Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the founded?
- Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the?
- Paulomi Bhattacharyya serves as Co-Exec Director.
- Where is Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the located?
- Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
- What is Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the trustworthy?
- Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the 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 Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261535453.
- What is Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the's website?
- http://www.createaction.org