Groundscout
The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and …
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The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGroundscout is a registered international nonprofit based in Jackson, MS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811422791. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $573K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Groundscout is located in Jackson, MS, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Groundscout has $573K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Groundscout is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $573K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Groundscout. 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.
Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Groundscout profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Groundscout is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among international charities registered in United States: Groundscout's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $573K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Groundscout are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Groundscout is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811422791, 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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GROUNDSCOUT 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 Groundscout
- What is Groundscout?
- Groundscout is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jackson, United States. The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- When was Groundscout founded?
- Groundscout was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Groundscout?
- Chris Engels serves as President.
- Where is Groundscout located?
- Headquartered in Jackson, United States.
- What is Groundscout's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Groundscout trustworthy?
- Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Groundscout's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811422791.
- What is Groundscout's website?
- http://www.groundscout.org