Gaia Vaccine Foundation
To reduce the incidence of infectious diseases and promote the development of globally accessible vaccines in the developing world
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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.
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Mission
To reduce the incidence of infectious diseases and promote the development of globally accessible vaccines in the developing world
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGaia 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $192K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Gaia Vaccine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 050517471. 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.
Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 90/100.
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 $41M. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gaia Vaccine Foundation 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). 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.
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: Its annual revenue of $192K is below the peer average of $41M.
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.
Filing history
6 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.
GAIA VACCINE FOUNDATION 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
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
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15 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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 43 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 · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo 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, RI, United States.
- What is Gaia Vaccine Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Gaia Vaccine Foundation trustworthy?
- Gaia Vaccine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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