Criterion Institute Inc
BROADEN WHAT MATTERS IN OUR ECONOMIC DECISIONS BY EXPANDING WHO HAS POWER AND INFLUENCE IN THE WORK OF REINVENTING THE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT.
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Explore Criterion Institute's innovative approach to using finance as a tool for social transformation. Discover our research, campaigns, and educational resources aimed at promoting gender equity, reducing gender-based violence, and fostering systemic change in finance.
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Mission
Broaden what matters in our economic decisions by expanding who has power and influence in the work of reinventing the economy through research, training, and institutional engagement.
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Criterion Institute Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCriterion Institute Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Haddam, CT, 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 273458737. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Criterion Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273458737. 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.
Criterion Institute Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Criterion Institute Inc is located in Haddam, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 81 Church Hill Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Criterion Institute Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Criterion Institute Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Criterion Institute Inc. 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, Criterion 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). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Explore Criterion Institute's innovative approach to using finance as a tool for social transformation. Discover our research, campaigns, and educational resources aimed at promoting gender equity, reducing gender-based violence, and fostering systemic change in finance. Criterion Institute Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Criterion Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Criterion Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273458737, 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
3 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.
CRITERION 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 (10)
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10 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 - 26 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 · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 Criterion Institute Inc
- What is Criterion Institute Inc?
- Criterion Institute Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Haddam, United States. Explore Criterion Institute's innovative approach to using finance as a tool for social transformation. Discover our research, campaigns, and educational resources aimed at promoting gender equity, reducing gender-based violence, and fostering systemic change in finance.
- When was Criterion Institute Inc founded?
- Criterion Institute Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Criterion Institute Inc?
- Joy Anderson serves as Director.
- Where is Criterion Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Haddam, CT, United States.
- What is Criterion Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Criterion Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Criterion Institute Inc 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 Criterion Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273458737.
- What is Criterion Institute Inc's website?
- https://www.criterioninstitute.org