Community Institute Inc
The organization's primary purpose is to promote understanding, knowledge, tolerance and a sense of community and shared humanity among the world's religions, including judaism, christianity, islam, buddhism, and …
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World pilgrims is a program whereby participants visit places of deep religious significance to multiple faiths outside of the atlanta area where icI is located. The multi-faith group worships with various religious groups, thereby strengthening understanding and tolerance within the group and with the religious groups being visited. Leaders also provide educational and background teaching before, during and after the pilgrimages. During 2023, icI provided an interfaith journey. While there the group met and interact with local and national faith leaders and discussed issues of the diverse faith communities we serve.
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Mission
The organization's primary purpose is to promote understanding, knowledge, tolerance and a sense of community and shared humanity among the world's religions, including judaism, christianity, islam, buddhism, and the sikh religion. The organization helps participants to examine and understand common ground and to personally meet those of other faiths. The organization seeks to impact individuals of various faiths, in the belief that positive changes in societal attitudes at large begin with changes in the attitudes of individuals. The stated mission of the organization is "to create environments and opportunities for trust and friendship to develop through dialogue, activities and travel with the primary focus of building one-on-one relationships with persons of other faiths."
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Community Institute Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- financial records (4 filed years)
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Institute Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 582181352. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $53K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Community Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582181352. 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.
Community Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Community Institute Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community Institute Inc has $53K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Institute Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $53K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Community Institute 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community Institute 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). 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.
World pilgrims is a program whereby participants visit places of deep religious significance to multiple faiths outside of the atlanta area where icI is located. The multi-faith group worships with various religious groups, thereby strengthening understanding and tolerance within the group and with the religious groups being visited. Leaders also provide educational and background teaching before, during and after the pilgrimages. During 2023, icI provided an interfaith journey. While there the group met and interact with local and national faith leaders and discussed issues of the diverse faith communities we serve. Community Institute Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $53K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Community Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582181352, 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 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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COMMUNITY INSTITUTE 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 (17)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 51 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community Institute Inc
- What is Community Institute Inc?
- Community Institute Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. World pilgrims is a program whereby participants visit places of deep religious significance to multiple faiths outside of the atlanta area where icI is located. The multi-faith group worships with various religious groups, thereby strengthening understanding and tolerance within the group and with the religious groups being visited. Leaders also provide educational and background teaching before, during and after the pilgrimages. During 2023, icI provided an interfaith journey. While there the group met and interact with local and national faith leaders and discussed issues of the diverse faith communities we serve.
- When was Community Institute Inc founded?
- Community Institute Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Community Institute Inc?
- Jeffery Ott serves as Past President.
- Where is Community Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Community Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Community Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Community Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Community Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582181352.
- What is Community Institute Inc's website?
- http://www.interfaithci.org