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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Better Cupertino has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- Its integrity score of 36 is below most of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance and its contact details. Explore United States data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Better Cupertino is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cupertino, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 821410895. 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 36/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Friends of Better Cupertino's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821410895. 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.
Friends of Better Cupertino has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of Better Cupertino is located in Cupertino, CA, United States. Its registered address is 10103 Senate Way, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Better Cupertino has $82K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Better Cupertino is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $82K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of Better Cupertino. 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, Friends of Better Cupertino 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). 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.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $82K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Better Cupertino are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Better Cupertino is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821410895, 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.
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Financial data · FY2019 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Friends of Better Cupertino
- What is Friends of Better Cupertino?
- Friends of Better Cupertino is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cupertino, United States.
- Where is Friends of Better Cupertino located?
- Headquartered in Cupertino, CA, United States.
- What is Friends of Better Cupertino's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Friends of Better Cupertino trustworthy?
- Friends of Better Cupertino has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Friends of Better Cupertino's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821410895.