Climb Community Development Corporation
Provides individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance.
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Our mission is to promote strong communities by providing individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance. Climb Community Development Corporation is a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable work skills through on-the-job training or to get a second chance at education helping them prepare for college and life in general as a responsible adult. With our proven track record of success, Climb CDC has the ability to give participants a classroom setting that caters to th
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Mission
Provides individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Climb Community Development Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClimb Community Development Corporation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Gulfport, MS, 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 273198260. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Climb Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273198260. 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.
Climb Community Development Corporation 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 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Climb Community Development Corporation is located in Gulfport, MS, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Climb Community Development Corporation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Climb Community Development Corporation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Climb Community Development Corporation. 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, Climb Community Development Corporation 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Our mission is to promote strong communities by providing individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance. Climb Community Development Corporation is a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable work skills through on-the-job training or to get a second chance at education helping them prepare for college and life in general as a responsible adult. With our proven track record of success, Climb CDC has the ability to give participants a classroom setting that caters to th Climb Community Development Corporation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Climb Community Development Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 273198260, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CLIMB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2022 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Climb Community Development Corporation
- What is Climb Community Development Corporation?
- Climb Community Development Corporation is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gulfport, United States. Our mission is to promote strong communities by providing individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance. Climb Community Development Corporation is a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable work skills through on-the-job training or to get a second chance at education helping them prepare for college and life in general as a responsible adult. With our proven track record of success, Climb CDC has the ability to give participants a classroom setting that caters to th
- When was Climb Community Development Corporation founded?
- Climb Community Development Corporation was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Climb Community Development Corporation?
- John H Whitfield Jd Cmpe serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Climb Community Development Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Gulfport, MS, United States.
- What is Climb Community Development Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Climb Community Development Corporation trustworthy?
- Climb Community Development Corporation 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 Climb Community Development Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273198260.
- What is Climb Community Development Corporation's website?
- http://www.climbcdc.org