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City of Oaks Foundation Inc

To aquire donations of conervation land in an effort to complement the area's parks, nature preserves and greenways. In addition, the foundation encourages children to get involved in …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About City of Oaks Foundation Inc

City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a environment organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $261K. EIN: 274467111.

Founded
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To aquire donations of conervation land in an effort to complement the area's parks, nature preserves and greenways. In addition, the foundation encourages children to get involved in parks and recreation programs by removing cost as a barrier for participation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C40
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.6% of total expenses ($91,198 of $288,902).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, 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 274467111. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $105M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

City of Oaks Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

City of Oaks Foundation Inc is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, City of Oaks Foundation Inc has $105M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

City of Oaks Foundation Inc is classified as a Environment 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 $105M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for City of Oaks Foundation Inc. 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.

City of Oaks Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a environment organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $261K. EIN: 274467111. City of Oaks Foundation Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among environment charities registered in United States: City of Oaks Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $105M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to City of Oaks Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274467111, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CH
Chris Heagarty
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Betsy B•••••
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Charles M•••••
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Charlotte J••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Chris H•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Deantony C••••••
SECRETARY
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Deja S••••
TRUSTEE
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Diane S••••
TRUSTEE (EME
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Ellen D J•••••
IMMEDIATE PA
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Franklin T R•••••• J•
CHAIR
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Grayson M••••••
TRUSTEE
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Jessica T••••••
TRUSTEE
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Kevin M B••••
TREASURER
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Kristye B•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Marshall H•••••
TRUSTEE
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Nell J•••••
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Oscar C••••••
TRUSTEE
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Sandy R••••••
CHAIR
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Sherron L••••
TRUSTEE
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Stephen B••••••
TRUSTEE (EX
YV
Yvonne H•••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Black-Eyed Susan: My Miss Mo seeks stakes success from outside post - Daily Racing Form
May 2026
www.drf.com
Braken Poppa has no trouble in Crescent City Oaks - Daily Racing Form
Mar 2026
www.drf.com
City of Oaks Open Pétanque Tournament - RaleighNC.gov
Mar 2026
raleighnc.gov
Christmas parade revival announced at listening session - Howell County News |
Mar 2026
www.howellcountynews.com
City of Oaks Marathon prompts early road closures of Raleigh streets - WRAL
Nov 2025
www.wral.com
Carved after Hurricane Michael, this St. Andrews mermaid fell into decay and is being removed - Panama City News Herald
Sep 2025
www.newsherald.com
Form filed
$105.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Raleigh's Mayor-elect Janet Cowell lays out vision for future of the City of Oaks - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Nov 2024
abc11.com
Bison City: Oaks winner Kin's Concerto takes aim at second leg of series - Daily Racing Form
Aug 2024
www.drf.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Here's the Spider - BloodHorse
Aug 2023
www.bloodhorse.com
Paper City Oaks to play as part of North American Box Lacrosse League - Western Mass News
Apr 2023
www.westernmassnews.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
City of Oaks Foundation Inc This page 71 $105.2 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

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 - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about City of Oaks Foundation Inc

What is City of Oaks Foundation Inc?
City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. City of Oaks Foundation Inc is a environment organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $261K. EIN: 274467111.
When was City of Oaks Foundation Inc founded?
City of Oaks Foundation Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads City of Oaks Foundation Inc?
Chris Heagarty serves as Executive Director.
Where is City of Oaks Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Raleigh, United States.
What is City of Oaks Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is City of Oaks Foundation Inc trustworthy?
City of Oaks Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 City of Oaks Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 274467111.
What is City of Oaks Foundation Inc's website?
https://cityofoaksfoundation.org