Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter
HARAMBEE INSTITUTE EXISTS TO OFFER OUR COMMUNITY AN EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON THE ORIGINS, CURRENT STATUS, AND FUTURE OF THE AFRICAN WORLD. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE …
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Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.4 million. EIN: 232926214.
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Mission
Harambee institute exists to offer our community an education with a focus on the origins, current status, and future of the african world. Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of "who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there."
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHarambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 232926214. 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 $12M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232926214. 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.
Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter 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. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 638 N 66th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter. 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, Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.4 million. EIN: 232926214. Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $12M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232926214, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HARAMBEE INSTITUTE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER 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
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Officers & trustees (17)
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter
- What is Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter?
- Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.4 million. EIN: 232926214.
- When was Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter founded?
- Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter?
- Michelle Thornton serves as CFO.
- Where is Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter trustworthy?
- Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter 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 Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232926214.
- What is Harambee Institute Science and Technology Charter's website?
- https://www.histcs.org