Inventions for Good Inc
To invent and support technologies that solve humanitarian problems - any problem, anywhere in the world.
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Terusa is a collaborative effort between ifgI and a nonprofit in johannesburg, south africa, investing for innovation (ifi). We provide children in rural townships near johannesburg with a quality education by funding tuition at a private school, transportation, boarding, and other education-related supplies including a laptop when they start middle school. We also research and document the best strategies for providing cost-effective access to quality education in rural south africa.
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To invent and support technologies that solve humanitarian problems - any problem, anywhere in the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInventions for Good Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Greensboro, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 470983278. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $215K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Inventions for Good Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.
Inventions for Good Inc is located in Greensboro, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Inventions for Good Inc has $215K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Inventions for Good Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $215K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Inventions for Good 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.
Inventions for Good Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. 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.
Terusa is a collaborative effort between ifgI and a nonprofit in johannesburg, south africa, investing for innovation (ifi). We provide children in rural townships near johannesburg with a quality education by funding tuition at a private school, transportation, boarding, and other education-related supplies including a laptop when they start middle school. We also research and document the best strategies for providing cost-effective access to quality education in rural south africa. Inventions for Good Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among international charities registered in United States: Inventions for Good Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $215K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Inventions for Good Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Inventions for Good Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470983278, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INVENTIONS FOR GOOD 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Inventions for Good Inc
- What is Inventions for Good Inc?
- Inventions for Good Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greensboro, United States. Terusa is a collaborative effort between ifgI and a nonprofit in johannesburg, south africa, investing for innovation (ifi). We provide children in rural townships near johannesburg with a quality education by funding tuition at a private school, transportation, boarding, and other education-related supplies including a laptop when they start middle school. We also research and document the best strategies for providing cost-effective access to quality education in rural south africa.
- When was Inventions for Good Inc founded?
- Inventions for Good Inc was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Inventions for Good Inc?
- Stephanie Sedberry serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Inventions for Good Inc located?
- Headquartered in Greensboro, United States.
- What is Inventions for Good Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Inventions for Good Inc trustworthy?
- Inventions for Good Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Inventions for Good Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470983278. Registration: 47-0983278 (United States).
- What is Inventions for Good Inc's website?
- http://www.inventionsforgood.org