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College of Exploration

Provides a wide range of educational programs, workshops and courses for adults in USA and worldwide on ocean welfare

Education Potomac Falls, VA EIN: 541596412 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About College of Exploration

The College of Exploration develops relationships that enable co-exploration of singular and diverse topics. We offer a variety of opportunities to learn together. Our preference is to develop respectful yet challenging spaces for conversations. Over the past 30 years topics have included ocean science, ocean literacy, space exploration, earth and earth science literacy, systems literacy, cybernetics, historical and current events and much more.

Founded
Headquarters
Potomac Falls, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

Provides a wide range of educational programs, workshops and courses for adults in USA and worldwide on ocean welfare

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show College of Exploration with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,493 education 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. Compare with peers
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  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

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College of Exploration is a registered education nonprofit based in Potomac Falls, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 541596412. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $88K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

College of Exploration has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

College of Exploration is located in Potomac Falls, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, College of Exploration has $88K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

College of Exploration is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $88K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for College of Exploration. 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, College of Exploration 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). 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.

The College of Exploration develops relationships that enable co-exploration of singular and diverse topics. We offer a variety of opportunities to learn together. Our preference is to develop respectful yet challenging spaces for conversations. Over the past 30 years topics have included ocean science, ocean literacy, space exploration, earth and earth science literacy, systems literacy, cybernetics, historical and current events and much more. College of Exploration is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $88K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to College of Exploration are generally tax-deductible in the United States. College of Exploration is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541596412, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
2

Leadership

PE
Peter T••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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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

How I Chose Pepperdine University: Insights into Making Your College Decision - Pepperdine | Seaver College
Apr 2026
seaver.pepperdine.edu
Students and families explore college options at Passport to College day - 13wham.com
Apr 2026
13wham.com
Tucson high schoolers get a taste of college life at ASU - ASU News
Mar 2026
news.asu.edu
Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience in medical, trades, and technology careers at Highlands
Mar 2026
mtech.edu
Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers - Western Michigan University
Dec 2025
wmich.edu
Catching Up with an Exceptional School Counselor - Chicago Public Schools
Oct 2025
www.cps.edu
Local Fraternity Takes Students to WSSU Campus for College Exploration - Goldsboro Daily News
Oct 2025
www.goldsborodailynews.com
Using Social Media in Your College Search - Gonzaga University
Jun 2025
www.gonzaga.edu
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Palouse Pathways is preparing high school students for college - NWPB
Oct 2024
www.nwpb.org
School Buses Are Vital To College Exploration Activities - Honolulu Civil Beat
Sep 2024
www.civilbeat.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education this charity 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about College of Exploration

What is College of Exploration?
College of Exploration is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Potomac Falls, United States. The College of Exploration develops relationships that enable co-exploration of singular and diverse topics. We offer a variety of opportunities to learn together. Our preference is to develop respectful yet challenging spaces for conversations. Over the past 30 years topics have included ocean science, ocean literacy, space exploration, earth and earth science literacy, systems literacy, cybernetics, historical and current events and much more.
When was College of Exploration founded?
College of Exploration was founded in 1992.
Who leads College of Exploration?
Peter Tuddenham serves as President.
Where is College of Exploration located?
Headquartered in Potomac Falls, VA, United States.
What is College of Exploration's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is College of Exploration trustworthy?
College of Exploration has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 College of Exploration's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541596412.
What is College of Exploration's website?
http://www.coexploration.org