Global Source Education
Global Source Education has been a 501(c)3, non-profit, professional learning organization serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 1999. Our educational projects and programs build bridges between classrooms …
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Global Source Education currently delivers educational programming through two major initiatives: EduCulture and the Only What We Can Carry Project. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all our major field-based, school-based and in-person programming continue to be on hold and hiatus. Therefore, we were once again limited in the number of students, educators and community members we could directly serve during our 2022-2023 season. EduCulture creates locally grown edible education programs which bridge schools and communities around the study of food and food systems in order to foster deeper scholarship, stewardship, citizenship, and sustainability. EduCulture's mission is centered around connecting place and taste with where we live, eat and learn. EduCulture partners with schools, farms, and other community assets …
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Global Source Education has been a 501(c)3, non-profit, professional learning organization serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 1999. Our educational projects and programs build bridges between classrooms and communities around crucial topics and issues facing humanity and the planet for the purpose of cultivating scholarship, stewardship, citizenship and sustainability. Based on Bainbridge Island, WA, Global Source Education currently delivers its mission through our newest initiative, Suyematsu Farm Legacy Alliance.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlobal Source Education is a registered education nonprofit based in Bainbridge Island, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 911995502. 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 $6K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Global Source Education 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. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Global Source Education is located in Bainbridge Island, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Source Education has $6K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Source Education is classified as a Education 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 $6K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Global Source Education. 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.
Global Source Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. 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.
Global Source Education currently delivers educational programming through two major initiatives: EduCulture and the Only What We Can Carry Project. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all our major field-based, school-based and in-person programming continue to be on hold and hiatus. Therefore, we were once again limited in the number of students, educators and community members we could directly serve during our 2022-2023 season. EduCulture creates locally grown edible education programs which bridge schools and communities around the study of food and food systems in order to foster deeper scholarship, stewardship, citizenship, and sustainability. EduCulture's mission is centered around connecting place and taste with where we live, eat and... Global Source Education is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.
Among education charities registered in United States: Global Source Education's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $6K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Global Source Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Global Source Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911995502, 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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GLOBAL SOURCE EDUCATION 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 Global Source Education
- What is Global Source Education?
- Global Source Education is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bainbridge Island, United States. Global Source Education currently delivers educational programming through two major initiatives: EduCulture and the Only What We Can Carry Project. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all our major field-based, school-based and in-person programming continue to be on hold and hiatus. Therefore, we were once again limited in the number of students, educators and community members we could directly serve during our 2022-2023 season. EduCulture creates locally grown edible education programs which bridge schools and communities around the study of food and food systems in order to foster deeper scholarship, stewardship, citizenship, and sustainability. EduCulture's mission is centered around connecting place and taste with where we live, eat and learn. EduCulture partners with schools, farms, and other community assets to transform working landscapes into outdoor classrooms. The larger aim being to deliver authentic, lived educational experiences that inform a more lived school curriculum. Our edible education programs meet academic learning goals, while teaching students of all ages about where their food comes from and how their food systems work. In the process, we are helping to preserve and strengthen local and regional food communities and economies, while helping to conserve place and taste for this and future generations. The Only What We Can Carry Project (OWWCC) uses the study of WWII, Japanese American Internment, and its impact on Bainbridge Island, to foster learning experiences about exclusion, inclusion and citizenship for schools and community. The Bainbridge Island Japanese American community was forced by US Government Executive Order 9066 to leave their homes, farms, livelihoods, for an exclusion that would last through WWII. Bainbridge Island has a wealth of living resources that illuminate a tumultuous era and enduring story that offers a lens into history beyond textbooks. OWWCC is an educational and community development project founded to pro
- When was Global Source Education founded?
- Global Source Education was founded in 1928.
- Who leads Global Source Education?
- Jonathan Garfunkel serves as Treasurer, Board of Directors.
- Where is Global Source Education located?
- Headquartered in Bainbridge Island, United States.
- What is Global Source Education's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Source Education trustworthy?
- Global Source Education 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 Global Source Education's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911995502.
- What is Global Source Education's website?
- http://www.educultureproject.org