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Curriculum Supporting Programs: Cheza Nami artists provided 15 curriculum supported programs servicing 1,900 people through assemblies and community performances to preschools, elementary schools, as well as middle and high school organizations across the Bay Area. These communities were exposed to African culture through interactive dance, music, games, and instruments with drumming and dance presentations by professional and volunteer artists. Paid and Reduced Cost Community Programs: Cheza Nami Artists provided 3 paid programs servicing 650 people through drumming and dance workshops. These are multi-hour/day Community participation classes where children and/or adults are afforded African cultural experiences through African songs, language, games, music, drumming and African themed stories. Free Community Outreach: Cheza Nami and its partner artists provided 3 free community service …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cheza Nami Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCheza Nami Foundation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Pleasanton, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 274568585. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $187K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cheza Nami Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274568585. 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.
Cheza Nami Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Cheza Nami Foundation Inc is located in Pleasanton, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 2744 Vista Diablo Ct, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cheza Nami Foundation Inc has $187K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cheza Nami Foundation Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $187K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cheza Nami Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cheza Nami Foundation Inc 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Curriculum Supporting Programs: Cheza Nami artists provided 15 curriculum supported programs servicing 1,900 people through assemblies and community performances to preschools, elementary schools, as well as middle and high school organizations across the Bay Area. These communities were exposed to African culture through interactive dance, music, games, and instruments with drumming and dance presentations by professional and volunteer artists. Paid and Reduced Cost Community Programs: Cheza Nami Artists provided 3 paid programs servicing 650 people through drumming and dance workshops. These are multi-hour/day Community participation classes where children and/or adults are afforded African cultural experiences through African songs, language, games, music, drumming and African themed stories. Free Community Outreach: Cheza... Cheza Nami Foundation Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $187K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cheza Nami Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cheza Nami Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274568585, 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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CHEZA NAMI FOUNDATION INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- 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.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Cheza Nami Foundation Inc
- What is Cheza Nami Foundation Inc?
- Cheza Nami Foundation Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pleasanton, United States. Curriculum Supporting Programs: Cheza Nami artists provided 15 curriculum supported programs servicing 1,900 people through assemblies and community performances to preschools, elementary schools, as well as middle and high school organizations across the Bay Area. These communities were exposed to African culture through interactive dance, music, games, and instruments with drumming and dance presentations by professional and volunteer artists. Paid and Reduced Cost Community Programs: Cheza Nami Artists provided 3 paid programs servicing 650 people through drumming and dance workshops. These are multi-hour/day Community participation classes where children and/or adults are afforded African cultural experiences through African songs, language, games, music, drumming and African themed stories. Free Community Outreach: Cheza Nami and its partner artists provided 3 free community service programs servicing 2,613 people. Programs included drum and dance circle, all of which were open and inclusive for the whole community. Participants were afforded an opportunity to explore African music and dance, culture all while learning the basics of African drumming and dance. Drums and instruments were provided for participants use.
- When was Cheza Nami Foundation Inc founded?
- Cheza Nami Foundation Inc was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Cheza Nami Foundation Inc?
- Catherine Ndungu-Case serves as CEO.
- Where is Cheza Nami Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, United States.
- What is Cheza Nami Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cheza Nami Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Cheza Nami Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Cheza Nami Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 274568585.
- What is Cheza Nami Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.chezanami.org