Friends of Saturday Academy
Saturday academy inspires young people to explore their world through hands-on learning with community experts through classes, camps, workshops and high school internships. Our goal is to reinforce …
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Providing STEAM education internships, workshops, summer camps, classes for K-12 grades in Portland, Oregon. Explore, discover and learn year-round!
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Mission
Saturday academy inspires young people to explore their world through hands-on learning with community experts through classes, camps, workshops and high school internships. Our goal is to reinforce the joy of learning, assist young people in developing intellectually and to help them prepare for rewarding careers. We strive to make our experiences available to all students who seek them, and include those who might not otherwise participate. We value all learning and offer experiences in many disciplines. We emphasize science, technology, engineering and math, because of the rapid rate of change in these fields and their essential role in modern life.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of Saturday Academy 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Saturday Academy is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203770321. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Friends of Saturday Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203770321. 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 Saturday Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Friends of Saturday Academy is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Saturday Academy has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% 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.
Friends of Saturday Academy is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of Saturday Academy. 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 Saturday Academy 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Providing STEAM education internships, workshops, summer camps, classes for K-12 grades in Portland, Oregon. Explore, discover and learn year-round! Friends of Saturday Academy is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Saturday Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Saturday Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203770321, 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.
FRIENDS OF SATURDAY ACADEMY 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 91 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 · 91 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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of Saturday Academy
- What is Friends of Saturday Academy?
- Friends of Saturday Academy is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Portland, United States. Providing STEAM education internships, workshops, summer camps, classes for K-12 grades in Portland, Oregon. Explore, discover and learn year-round!
- When was Friends of Saturday Academy founded?
- Friends of Saturday Academy was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Friends of Saturday Academy?
- Brianna Mccoy serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Friends of Saturday Academy located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Friends of Saturday Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Saturday Academy trustworthy?
- Friends of Saturday Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Saturday Academy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203770321.
- What is Friends of Saturday Academy's website?
- http://www.saturdayacademy.org