Friends of Laguna Seca
To support the monterey county laguna seca recreation area and its related facilities, activities and events.
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To support the monterey county laguna seca recreation area and its related facilities, activities and events.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Laguna Seca is a registered education nonprofit based in Salinas, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812822543. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Laguna Seca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Friends of Laguna Seca is located in Salinas, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Laguna Seca has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Laguna Seca is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Laguna Seca. 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.
Friends of Laguna Seca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 69% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Friends of Laguna Seca profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among education charities registered in United States: Friends of Laguna Seca's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Laguna Seca are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Laguna Seca is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812822543, 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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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRIENDS OF LAGUNA SECA 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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Quick facts about Friends of Laguna Seca
- What is Friends of Laguna Seca?
- Friends of Laguna Seca is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Salinas, United States. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- When was Friends of Laguna Seca founded?
- Friends of Laguna Seca was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Friends of Laguna Seca?
- Ross Merrill serves as President.
- Where is Friends of Laguna Seca located?
- Headquartered in Salinas, United States.
- What is Friends of Laguna Seca's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Laguna Seca trustworthy?
- Friends of Laguna Seca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Friends of Laguna Seca's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 812822543.
- What is Friends of Laguna Seca's website?
- https://weathertechraceway.com/