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Field Semester

The Field Semester seeks to reintroduce students to a deeper sense of self and community through an intensive, interdisciplinary education on the land. Academically rigorous and experientially rich, …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Field Semester

The Field Semester brings together high school students from diverse communities across the United States to a ranch in Northern California for an interdisciplinary and experiential semester of study. Together, we will learn the science, culture, and meaning of place; living, working, and learning t

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B25
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The Field Semester seeks to reintroduce students to a deeper sense of self and community through an intensive, interdisciplinary education on the land. Academically rigorous and experientially rich, our innovative program inspires and equips our graduates to be leaders in community restoration: environmental, social, political, and cultural. After a semester of deep learning and action, Field Semester graduates will be able to establish themselves anywhere as integrated and restorative parts of their communities and of the systems that sustain all life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B25
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 26%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.3% of total expenses ($46,583 of $218,314).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.26
Program$0.26

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Field Semester 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Field Semester draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Field Semester is a registered education nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471206481. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Field Semester's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471206481. 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.

Field Semester 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 education charities in United States is 90/100.

Field Semester is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 1336 Channing Way Ste C, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Field Semester has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 26% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. 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.

Field Semester is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Field Semester. 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, Field Semester 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 26% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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 Field Semester brings together high school students from diverse communities across the United States to a ranch in Northern California for an interdisciplinary and experiential semester of study. Together, we will learn the science, culture, and meaning of place; living, working, and learning t Field Semester is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 26% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Field Semester are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Field Semester is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471206481, 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
$1M-$10M
26% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

YA
Yaeir H••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 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 · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Field Semester

What is Field Semester?
Field Semester is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Berkeley, United States. The Field Semester brings together high school students from diverse communities across the United States to a ranch in Northern California for an interdisciplinary and experiential semester of study. Together, we will learn the science, culture, and meaning of place; living, working, and learning t
When was Field Semester founded?
Field Semester was founded in 2014.
Who leads Field Semester?
Yaeir Heber serves as Treasurer.
Where is Field Semester located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is Field Semester's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 26% of expenses go to program services.
Is Field Semester trustworthy?
Field Semester 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 Field Semester's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471206481. Registration: 47-1206481 (United States).
What is Field Semester's website?
https://www.fieldsemester.org