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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCertainty 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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1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CERTAINTY 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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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