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Generations United improves the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational programs, policies, and strategies.
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Mission
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Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Generations United Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Established in 1986, it predates 83% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 5% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGenerations United Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 311542973. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Generations United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311542973. 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.
Generations United Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Generations United Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Generations United Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Generations United Inc 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Generations United Inc. 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, Generations United Inc 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Generations United improves the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational programs, policies, and strategies. Generations United Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Generations United Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Generations United Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311542973, 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
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GENERATIONS UNITED INC 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Eros Ramazzotti's Record-Breaking Journey: Music, Peace, and Generations United - Il Mattino
Generations United Church to host two-day women’s conference featuring Rita Springer - Get The Coast
Peace Corps inspires ASU grad to link generations with learning - ASU News
Generations united by sport in Athy - kildare-nationalist.ie
How generations united as rock band Def Leppard delivered a night of timeless rock at their debut show in Mumbai - Firstpost
Generations United Church Announces Historic Leadership Transition After 40 Years of Service by Pastor Phil Daniels - Mid Bay News
Generations United Church Opens Niceville’s First Cold Night Shelter to Protect Families and Seniors During Winter Weather - Mid Bay News
Kristen Kiefer Takes Helm at Generations United - The Imprint
Generations United celebrates return to North Fair Oaks - Redwood City Pulse
Generations united: Green Family serves Thanksgiving meals to Soldiers at Fort Sill dining facility - DVIDS
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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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Generations United Inc
- What is Generations United Inc?
- Generations United Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Generations United improves the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational programs, policies, and strategies.
- When was Generations United Inc founded?
- Generations United Inc was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Generations United Inc?
- Donna Butts serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Generations United Inc located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Generations United Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Generations United Inc trustworthy?
- Generations United Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Generations United Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311542973.
- What is Generations United Inc's website?
- http://www.gu.org