Fortified Strength Inc
We use strength sports to build well rounded, physically and mentally strong Youth Athletes ready to lead exceptional and successful lives in an effort to combat youth delinquency. …
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Key Accomplishments:1. Founded and incorporated organization and established mission in spite of the challenges presented by COVID-192. Successfully staffed coaching sessions.3. After only 3 weeks in as an established charity, served Youth in last 5 weeks of 2020 with fully subsidized (no cost) training sessions in pursuit of our mission. The program now provides services to 44 particiapants.4. Provided barbells to youth to be able to participate in online classes online at no cost. In-person training sessions and competitions werre held in 2021.5. Established 3 member, independent, non-compensated board for organizational oversight6. Successfully fundraised sufficient budget to operate in 2020 & 20201 as per the budget7. Reviewed nonprofit annual plan with 2 independent, successful charity executives as well as accountants …
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Mission
We use strength sports to build well rounded, physically and mentally strong Youth Athletes ready to lead exceptional and successful lives in an effort to combat youth delinquency. We believe this will result in a culture where athletes feel physically and emotionally supported and produce a better society. By cultivating technical excellence in strength sports, we provide frameworks for underserved youths with an athletic foundation that they will carry with them throughout their lives--as competitive athletes and beyond. We nurture and thrive in a diverse facility providing all with equal opportunities which encourage coaches and athletes to achieve individual outcomes. In particular, we leverage the techniques and training methodology of Olympic Weight lifting to achieve these goals.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fortified Strength Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 53,450 youth 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFortified Strength Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in San Ramon, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853576252. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $200K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fortified Strength Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853576252. 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.
Fortified Strength Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Fortified Strength Inc is located in San Ramon, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd, Suite O, Suite O, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Fortified Strength Inc has $200K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fortified Strength Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $200K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fortified Strength 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, Fortified Strength 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Key Accomplishments:1. Founded and incorporated organization and established mission in spite of the challenges presented by COVID-192. Successfully staffed coaching sessions.3. After only 3 weeks in as an established charity, served Youth in last 5 weeks of 2020 with fully subsidized (no cost) training sessions in pursuit of our mission. The program now provides services to 44 particiapants.4. Provided barbells to youth to be able to participate in online classes online at no cost. In-person training sessions and competitions werre held in 2021.5. Established 3 member, independent, non-compensated board for organizational oversight6. Successfully fundraised sufficient budget to operate in 2020 & 20201 as per the budget7. Reviewed nonprofit annual plan... Fortified Strength Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $200K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Fortified Strength Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fortified Strength Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853576252, 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FORTIFIED STRENGTH 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 (5)
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5 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 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 · 2020
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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 Fortified Strength Inc
- What is Fortified Strength Inc?
- Fortified Strength Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Ramon, United States. Key Accomplishments:1. Founded and incorporated organization and established mission in spite of the challenges presented by COVID-192. Successfully staffed coaching sessions.3. After only 3 weeks in as an established charity, served Youth in last 5 weeks of 2020 with fully subsidized (no cost) training sessions in pursuit of our mission. The program now provides services to 44 particiapants.4. Provided barbells to youth to be able to participate in online classes online at no cost. In-person training sessions and competitions werre held in 2021.5. Established 3 member, independent, non-compensated board for organizational oversight6. Successfully fundraised sufficient budget to operate in 2020 & 20201 as per the budget7. Reviewed nonprofit annual plan with 2 independent, successful charity executives as well as accountants to get experienced feedback8. Successfully prepared annual budget, filed IRS form 1023 which resulting in achieved 501(c)(3) status as determined by the IRS as described by section 509(a)(2)9. Successfully negotiated below market lease agreement with Gym to operate classes, including shared use of Olympic Weightlifting equipment to be used by the youth10. Established and acquired appropriate insurance policies for organizational success11. Raised funding to successfully pursue mission in 2021 12. Established and made offer to Athletic Director to oversee all coaching activities in 2021
- When was Fortified Strength Inc founded?
- Fortified Strength Inc was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Fortified Strength Inc?
- James Wiese serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Fortified Strength Inc located?
- Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, United States.
- What is Fortified Strength Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fortified Strength Inc trustworthy?
- Fortified Strength Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Fortified Strength Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853576252.
- What is Fortified Strength Inc's website?
- https://www.fortifiedstrength.org