John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati
Worked with colleges and universities on transforming the first two years of college. This is a 5 year process. This was done with major support from grant funders …
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The Gardner Institute partners with institutions, philanthropies, organizations, and systems to lead educational innovation leading to long-term transformation. Utilizing analysis, holistic planning, and targeted interventions, we empower institutions, faculty, and staff to ensure that every student can graduate. With significant outcomes correlated with our work, our initiatives drive meaningful change.
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Mission
Worked with colleges and universities on transforming the first two years of college. This is a 5 year process. This was done with major support from grant funders and institutions. Also, worked with colleges and universities on shorter-term (less than 5 years) engagements.
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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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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 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
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- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJohn N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is a registered education nonprofit based in Brevard, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260166817. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260166817. 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.
John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati 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 94% 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.
John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is located in Brevard, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati. 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, John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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 Gardner Institute partners with institutions, philanthropies, organizations, and systems to lead educational innovation leading to long-term transformation. Utilizing analysis, holistic planning, and targeted interventions, we empower institutions, faculty, and staff to ensure that every student can graduate. With significant outcomes correlated with our work, our initiatives drive meaningful change. John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati are generally tax-deductible in the United States. John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260166817, 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.
JOHN N GARDNER INSTITUTE FOREXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATI 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 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 - 56 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 · 56 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati
- What is John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati?
- John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Brevard, United States. The Gardner Institute partners with institutions, philanthropies, organizations, and systems to lead educational innovation leading to long-term transformation. Utilizing analysis, holistic planning, and targeted interventions, we empower institutions, faculty, and staff to ensure that every student can graduate. With significant outcomes correlated with our work, our initiatives drive meaningful change.
- When was John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati founded?
- John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati was founded in 2007.
- Who leads John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati?
- Andrew Koch serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati located?
- Headquartered in Brevard, NC, United States.
- What is John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati trustworthy?
- John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati 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 John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260166817.
- What is John N Gardner Institute Forexcellence in Undergraduate Educati's website?
- http://www.gardnerinstitute.org