Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc
THE KRUM FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, INC. …
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Mission
The krum foundation operates exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the community foundation of the lowcountry, inc. ("foundation"), a publicly supported organization described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the code. A traditional community foundation founded in 1994, community foundation of the lowcountry, inc. Serves the residents of south carolina counties: beaufort, colleton, hampton, and jasper. The krum foundation will further its exempt purposes by making grants directly to the community foundation and to organizations which are, or could be supported by the community foundation consistent with its own charitable purposes. Community foundation grants are awarded to organizations that work in a variety of charitable areas, including arts & culture, education and youth development, and health and human services. Both the krum foundation and the community foundation expect to make scholarship grants to individuals.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Hilton Head Island, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 271777206. 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 $125K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271777206. 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.
Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc 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 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is located in Hilton Head Island, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 4 Northridge Drive, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc has $125K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $125K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Every day we connect people, resources and needs to make positive and sustainable change in our communities. Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $125K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271777206, 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
4 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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JIM AND MARGARET KRUM FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 8 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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc
- What is Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc?
- Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Hilton Head Island, United States. Every day we connect people, resources and needs to make positive and sustainable change in our communities.
- When was Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc founded?
- Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc?
- Emmy Rooney serves as SECRETARY/TREASURER.
- Where is Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Hilton Head Island, SC, United States.
- What is Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc 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 Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271777206.
- What is Jim and Margaret Krum Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.cf-lowcountry.org