Institute for Workforce Advancement
To provide small and medium sized manufacturers the opportunity to address new markets that require the use of composite materials and help regional manufacturers produce composite products through …
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Visit www.iwa-us.orgAbout Institute for Workforce Advancement
The Institute for Workforce Advancement is counseling students & transitioning workers into advanced manufacturing careers with composites.
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Mission
To provide small and medium sized manufacturers the opportunity to address new markets that require the use of composite materials and help regional manufacturers produce composite products through training and equipment availability. Iwa will provide a full spectrum of services ranging from engineering, process development, product development, inspection, and testing, to workforce training and development.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Institute for Workforce Advancement has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 7,611 science & technology 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInstitute for Workforce Advancement is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Melville, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 270685219. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $260K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Institute for Workforce Advancement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270685219. 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.
Institute for Workforce Advancement 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Institute for Workforce Advancement is located in Melville, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Institute for Workforce Advancement has $260K in annual revenue. It allocates 46% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Institute for Workforce Advancement is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $260K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Institute for Workforce Advancement. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Institute for Workforce Advancement 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 46% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
The Institute for Workforce Advancement is counseling students & transitioning workers into advanced manufacturing careers with composites. Institute for Workforce Advancement is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 46% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $260K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Institute for Workforce Advancement are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Institute for Workforce Advancement is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270685219, 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
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INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT 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 (11)
Source: Public filings
11 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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 40 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Institute for Workforce Advancement
- What is Institute for Workforce Advancement?
- Institute for Workforce Advancement is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Melville, United States. The Institute for Workforce Advancement is counseling students & transitioning workers into advanced manufacturing careers with composites.
- When was Institute for Workforce Advancement founded?
- Institute for Workforce Advancement was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Institute for Workforce Advancement?
- Ray Farrell serves as Chairman Of The Board.
- Where is Institute for Workforce Advancement located?
- Headquartered in Melville, NY, United States.
- What is Institute for Workforce Advancement's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 46% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Institute for Workforce Advancement trustworthy?
- Institute for Workforce Advancement 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 Institute for Workforce Advancement's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270685219.
- What is Institute for Workforce Advancement's website?
- http://www.iwa-us.org