Judge Dinkins Educational Center
The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction …
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The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the …
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The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the Department of Labor. Students may stay at the JDEC until they have completed their pre-apprenticeship hours or have turned 18 and are able
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Judge Dinkins Educational Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJudge Dinkins Educational Center is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 863672871. 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 $281K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Judge Dinkins Educational Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 863672871. 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.
Judge Dinkins Educational Center 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 education charities in United States is 90/100.
Judge Dinkins Educational Center is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Judge Dinkins Educational Center has $281K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% 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.
Judge Dinkins Educational Center 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 small organization. It has $281K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Judge Dinkins Educational Center. 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, Judge Dinkins Educational Center 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students... Judge Dinkins Educational Center is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $281K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Judge Dinkins Educational Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Judge Dinkins Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863672871, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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JUDGE DINKINS EDUCATIONAL CENTER 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 (1)
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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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 4 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 · 2022
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Judge Dinkins Educational Center
- What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center?
- Judge Dinkins Educational Center is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nashville, United States. The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the Department of Labor. Students may stay at the JDEC until they have completed their pre-apprenticeship hours or have turned 18 and are able to enter the workforce. If a student desires, he/she may stay at the JDEC until they turn 19. Upon completion of programs, a student will be prepared to enter into an apprenticeship in either electrical, plumbing, or welding.
- When was Judge Dinkins Educational Center founded?
- Judge Dinkins Educational Center was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Judge Dinkins Educational Center?
- Timothy Forbes serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Judge Dinkins Educational Center located?
- Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
- What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Judge Dinkins Educational Center trustworthy?
- Judge Dinkins Educational Center 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 Judge Dinkins Educational Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 863672871.
- What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center's website?
- http://www.jdecnash.org