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Gaia Vaccine Foundation

To reduce the incidence of infectious diseases and promote the development of globally accessible vaccines in the developing world

Health Providence, RI EIN 050517471 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Gaia Vaccine Foundation

Our mission is to promote prevention of infectious diseases (HIV, TB, and HPV) in Mali while working to develop vaccines for distribution on a not-for-profit basis in the developing world. The Foundation's activities are centered on four themes: education, prevention, access to care, and vaccines. Through our active, ongoing collaboration with West African physicians and support for prevention-related clinical activities in the region, we work to improve the health of Malian children and their parents while setting the stage for ethical vaccine trials.

Founded
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H81
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To reduce the incidence of infectious diseases and promote the development of globally accessible vaccines in the developing world

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H81
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Mali

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Gaia Vaccine Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Providence, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 050517471. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $192K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Gaia Vaccine Foundation is located in Providence, RI, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gaia Vaccine Foundation has $192K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gaia Vaccine Foundation is classified as a Health 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 $192K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gaia Vaccine Foundation. 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.

Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is to promote prevention of infectious diseases (HIV, TB, and HPV) in Mali while working to develop vaccines for distribution on a not-for-profit basis in the developing world. The Foundation's activities are centered on four themes: education, prevention, access to care, and vaccines. Through our active, ongoing collaboration with West African physicians and support for prevention-related clinical activities in the region, we work to improve the health of Malian children and their parents while setting the stage for ethical vaccine trials. Gaia Vaccine Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among health charities registered in United States: Gaia Vaccine Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $192K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Gaia Vaccine Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gaia Vaccine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050517471, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Safrit
Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne D• G••••
Director
BI
Bintou C••••••
CO CHAIR
BI
Bintou C•••••••••
C0CHAIR
FR
Fran I••••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey S•••••
CHAIRMAN
JU
Julia W•••••
TREASURER
KA
Kadidiatou D••
Director
LI
Lilly M•••••
Director
MA
Mary-Rose W P•
SECRETARY
MA
Mary-Rose W P•••••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Matthew M•••••
Director
SA
Sarah B•••••
Director
SO
Sophie S••••••
Co Chairman
SO
Sophie W S••••
CO CHAIR
SO
Sophie W S••••••
COCHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2019
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gaia Vaccine Foundation

What is Gaia Vaccine Foundation?
Gaia Vaccine Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Providence, United States. Our mission is to promote prevention of infectious diseases (HIV, TB, and HPV) in Mali while working to develop vaccines for distribution on a not-for-profit basis in the developing world. The Foundation's activities are centered on four themes: education, prevention, access to care, and vaccines. Through our active, ongoing collaboration with West African physicians and support for prevention-related clinical activities in the region, we work to improve the health of Malian children and their parents while setting the stage for ethical vaccine trials.
When was Gaia Vaccine Foundation founded?
Gaia Vaccine Foundation was founded in 2001.
Who leads Gaia Vaccine Foundation?
Jeffrey Safrit serves as Director.
Where is Gaia Vaccine Foundation located?
Headquartered in Providence, United States.
What is Gaia Vaccine Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gaia Vaccine Foundation trustworthy?
Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Gaia Vaccine Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 050517471.
What is Gaia Vaccine Foundation's website?
http://www.gaiavaccine.org