Forrest Spence Fund
Assist with nonmedical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the midsouth.
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Mission
Assist with nonmedical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the midsouth.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Forrest Spence Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyForrest Spence Fund is a registered human services nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 270151429. 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 $879K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Forrest Spence Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270151429. 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.
Forrest Spence Fund 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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Forrest Spence Fund is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Forrest Spence Fund has $879K in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services 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.
Forrest Spence Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $879K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Forrest Spence Fund. 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, Forrest Spence Fund 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 58% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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 how Forrest Spence Fund supports critically ill children and their families. Learn how you can help through donations, volunteering, or attending events. Forrest Spence Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $879K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Forrest Spence Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Forrest Spence Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270151429, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FORREST SPENCE FUND 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 33 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Forrest Spence Fund
- What is Forrest Spence Fund?
- Forrest Spence Fund is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. Explore how Forrest Spence Fund supports critically ill children and their families. Learn how you can help through donations, volunteering, or attending events.
- When was Forrest Spence Fund founded?
- Forrest Spence Fund was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Forrest Spence Fund?
- Brittany Spence serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Forrest Spence Fund located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Forrest Spence Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 58% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Forrest Spence Fund trustworthy?
- Forrest Spence Fund 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 Forrest Spence Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270151429.
- What is Forrest Spence Fund's website?
- https://forrestspencefund.org/