Dignitas Project
Dignitas Project (Dignitas) empowers educators and school leaders through professional development and coaching so that they can transform opportunities for the next generation. Dignitas' school partnerships are designed …
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In 2022, the Dignitas team worked in 274 schools across Homa Bay, Kajiado, Laikipia, Machakos, and Nairobi to ensure 73,843 children have every opportunity to gain the skills and strength of character they need to thrive and succeed. Given the ongoing complexities and challenges facing educators and students as a result of the ongoing COVID pandemic, Dignitas continued to build upon innovations launched in 2020. Dignitas invested significant time and expertise in designing blended program delivery for its school partners. The organization partnered with Global School Leaders, Global Schools Forum, Education Above All, Regional Education Learning Initiative, Edtech East Africa and many more organizations to harness strengths and achieve shared impact goals.Dignitas also further developed its digital training and coaching …
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Mission
Dignitas Project (Dignitas) empowers educators and school leaders through professional development and coaching so that they can transform opportunities for the next generation. Dignitas' school partnerships are designed to improve leadership and instructional practices so that students gain skills and strength in character to thrive and succeed The organization works closely with key stakeholders across civil society and government in order to scale its impact and influence so that all children fulfill their potential, espcially in underserved communities.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Dignitas Project with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDignitas Project is a registered community development nonprofit based in Santa Ana, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 261837729. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $183K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dignitas Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261837729. 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.
Dignitas Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Dignitas Project is located in Santa Ana, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dignitas Project has $183K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dignitas Project is classified as a Community Development 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 $183K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dignitas Project. 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, Dignitas Project 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 100% 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.
In 2022, the Dignitas team worked in 274 schools across Homa Bay, Kajiado, Laikipia, Machakos, and Nairobi to ensure 73,843 children have every opportunity to gain the skills and strength of character they need to thrive and succeed. Given the ongoing complexities and challenges facing educators and students as a result of the ongoing COVID pandemic, Dignitas continued to build upon innovations launched in 2020. Dignitas invested significant time and expertise in designing blended program delivery for its school partners. The organization partnered with Global School Leaders, Global Schools Forum, Education Above All, Regional Education Learning Initiative, Edtech East Africa and many more organizations to harness strengths and achieve shared... Dignitas Project is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $183K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Dignitas Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dignitas Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261837729, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DIGNITAS PROJECT 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 (5)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 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 · 2008
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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 Dignitas Project
- What is Dignitas Project?
- Dignitas Project is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Ana, United States. In 2022, the Dignitas team worked in 274 schools across Homa Bay, Kajiado, Laikipia, Machakos, and Nairobi to ensure 73,843 children have every opportunity to gain the skills and strength of character they need to thrive and succeed. Given the ongoing complexities and challenges facing educators and students as a result of the ongoing COVID pandemic, Dignitas continued to build upon innovations launched in 2020. Dignitas invested significant time and expertise in designing blended program delivery for its school partners. The organization partnered with Global School Leaders, Global Schools Forum, Education Above All, Regional Education Learning Initiative, Edtech East Africa and many more organizations to harness strengths and achieve shared impact goals.Dignitas also further developed its digital training and coaching toolkit. It built new partnerships with University of York to explore ground-breaking remote coaching tools, and built innovative models of blended training that combined the strengths of in-person activity with the opportunities of virtual. In exciting news, the World Bank and HundrED listed Dignitas digital training and coaching toolkit, titled LeadNow, as one of top ten innovations globally leveraging technology for teacher professional development. Dignitas also stepped up its measurement of learner outcomes, determined to understand how its programs affect foundational literacy, numeracy and 21st century skills.
- When was Dignitas Project founded?
- Dignitas Project was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Dignitas Project?
- Robert S Lee serves as Director.
- Where is Dignitas Project located?
- Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, United States.
- What is Dignitas Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dignitas Project trustworthy?
- Dignitas Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Dignitas Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261837729.
- What is Dignitas Project's website?
- http://www.dignitasproject.org