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Certainty

Create and foster spaces, both physical and virtual, where 2SLGBTQIA+ people feel included, represented, safe and provided with tools and resources to assist in navigating the world.

Social Services Bend, OR EIN 933661351 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Certainty

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Headquarters
Bend, OR
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R26
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Create and foster spaces, both physical and virtual, where 2SLGBTQIA+ people feel included, represented, safe and provided with tools and resources to assist in navigating the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R26
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 24%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.24
Program expenses$0.24 ($12,967)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Certainty is a registered social services nonprofit based in Bend, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 933661351. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $57K in annual revenue.

Certainty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Certainty is located in Bend, OR, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Certainty has $57K in annual revenue. It allocates 24% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% 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.

Certainty is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $57K in annual revenue.

Certainty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 24% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. Visit the Certainty profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Create and foster spaces, both physical and virtual, where 2SLGBTQIA+ people feel included, represented, safe and provided with tools and resources to assist in navigating the world. Certainty is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Certainty's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 24% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $57K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Certainty are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Certainty is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 933661351, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
24% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Leadership

AL
AL Kolenda
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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AL K••••••
Treasurer
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Certainty This page 59 $57,408 24%
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Certainty

What is Certainty?
Certainty is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bend, United States. Create and foster spaces, both physical and virtual, where 2SLGBTQIA+ people feel included, represented, safe and provided with tools and resources to assist in navigating the world.
Who leads Certainty?
AL Kolenda serves as Treasurer.
Where is Certainty located?
Headquartered in Bend, United States.
What is Certainty's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 24% of expenses go to program services.
Is Certainty trustworthy?
Certainty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Certainty's registration number?
IRS EIN: 933661351.
What is Certainty's website?
http://www.susworld.org