Close the Gap Foundation
Close the Gap Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Sunnyvale California Founded with the vision to create an equitable future without opportunity gaps for low-income youths …
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We target our programming to 11th and 12th-grade students from first-generation or low-income backgrounds. 100% of admitted students identify as first-generation or low income. 100% of college-eligible graduates of our program have enrolled in a college or 4 year university. The age group targeted is critical for students as they develop their sense of identity and start to prepare for college and their future careers. Our Summer Fellowship Program is meticulously crafted to support first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students. Our approach addresses the network gap by pairing mentors and students based on similar identities and backgrounds. This creates a welcoming environment for students to challenge themselves and share their stories. Mentorships are structured around a set of predefined goals and skills …
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Close the Gap Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Sunnyvale California Founded with the vision to create an equitable future without opportunity gaps for low-income youths Close the Gap Foundation works to empower first-generation low-income FGLI students to build lifelong confidence and reach their fullest potential Close the Gap Foundations flagship program the Social Impact Fellowship is a three-month all- expenses-paid program that helps first-generation low-income high school students find mentors grow their confidence and give back Through structured mentorship and project-based learning Fellows work with mentors from renowned organizations like Amazon Apple Google Microsoft and UCSF to tackle a self-directed social impact project to pitch to a panel of industry leaders
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClose the Gap Foundation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Mountain View, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 831242219. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $58K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Close the Gap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 831242219. 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.
Close the Gap Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Close the Gap Foundation is located in Mountain View, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Close the Gap Foundation has $58K in annual revenue. 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.
Close the Gap Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $58K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Close the Gap Foundation. 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, Close the Gap Foundation 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). 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.
We target our programming to 11th and 12th-grade students from first-generation or low-income backgrounds. 100% of admitted students identify as first-generation or low income. 100% of college-eligible graduates of our program have enrolled in a college or 4 year university. The age group targeted is critical for students as they develop their sense of identity and start to prepare for college and their future careers. Our Summer Fellowship Program is meticulously crafted to support first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students. Our approach addresses the network gap by pairing mentors and students based on similar identities and backgrounds. This creates a welcoming environment for students to challenge themselves and share their stories. Mentorships... Close the Gap Foundation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $58K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Close the Gap Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Close the Gap Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 831242219, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CLOSE THE GAP FOUNDATION 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 (9)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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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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 · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Close the Gap Foundation
- What is Close the Gap Foundation?
- Close the Gap Foundation is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mountain View, United States. We target our programming to 11th and 12th-grade students from first-generation or low-income backgrounds. 100% of admitted students identify as first-generation or low income. 100% of college-eligible graduates of our program have enrolled in a college or 4 year university. The age group targeted is critical for students as they develop their sense of identity and start to prepare for college and their future careers. Our Summer Fellowship Program is meticulously crafted to support first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students. Our approach addresses the network gap by pairing mentors and students based on similar identities and backgrounds. This creates a welcoming environment for students to challenge themselves and share their stories. Mentorships are structured around a set of predefined goals and skills that mentors help students develop during planned weekly one-on-ones. Goals can include understanding feedback, building resiliency, networking, interviewing, and project management. Mentors also guide our students as they select and execute a Social Impact Project. The Social Impact Project aims to empower fellows to lead and solve problems in their own lives and communities. Most FGLI students are not always given the trust or open responsibility to develop their ideas and bring them to fruition. Our Fellows' projects are tangible work experience and an accolade they can feature in a resume or college application. Studies have shown that those who give back to their communities live more fulfilling lives. Since 2021, our Fellowship grew to 35 students, with over 100 on the waitlist. In 2022, we increased the quality of our program, earning a Net Promoter Score of 9.4 among Fellows. One of our hardest issues is ensuring we have the appropriate mentor size pools to maintain the quality of our mentorship pairings. Every single student should have a passionate and invested mentor with cohort leaders (program counselors) to guide them throughout the Summer Fellowsh
- When was Close the Gap Foundation founded?
- Close the Gap Foundation was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Close the Gap Foundation?
- Elizabeth Roboz serves as 0.
- Where is Close the Gap Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, United States.
- What is Close the Gap Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Close the Gap Foundation trustworthy?
- Close the Gap Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Close the Gap Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 831242219.
- What is Close the Gap Foundation's website?
- https://www.closethegapfoundation.org/