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Local First has partnered with the Peak Health Alliance, a healthcare purchasing cooperative with the goal of reducing health care premiums, while maintaining local and high quality care, through the power of community collaboration. You now shop local for healthcare saving approximately 35% on health insurance in La Plata, San Juan, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties. Local First advocates for keeping energy dollars re-circulating locally to create jobs, support the local energy industry, and maintain our quality of life. A prime example of economic prosperity that is leaving our community is found in our local not-for-profit electrical distribution and public power cooperative, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). LPEA relies on Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association for power along with 43 …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Local First Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLocal First Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Durango, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 320600640. 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 $190K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Local First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320600640. 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.
Local First Foundation 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 health charities in United States is 90/100.
Local First Foundation is located in Durango, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Local First Foundation has $190K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Local First Foundation is classified as a Health 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 $190K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Local First Foundation. 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, Local First Foundation 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). 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.
Local First has partnered with the Peak Health Alliance, a healthcare purchasing cooperative with the goal of reducing health care premiums, while maintaining local and high quality care, through the power of community collaboration. You now shop local for healthcare saving approximately 35% on health insurance in La Plata, San Juan, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties. Local First advocates for keeping energy dollars re-circulating locally to create jobs, support the local energy industry, and maintain our quality of life. A prime example of economic prosperity that is leaving our community is found in our local not-for-profit electrical distribution and public power cooperative, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). LPEA relies on... Local First Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $190K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Local First Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Local First Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320600640, 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
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LOCAL FIRST FOUNDATION 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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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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Local First Foundation
- What is Local First Foundation?
- Local First Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durango, United States. Local First has partnered with the Peak Health Alliance, a healthcare purchasing cooperative with the goal of reducing health care premiums, while maintaining local and high quality care, through the power of community collaboration. You now shop local for healthcare saving approximately 35% on health insurance in La Plata, San Juan, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties. Local First advocates for keeping energy dollars re-circulating locally to create jobs, support the local energy industry, and maintain our quality of life. A prime example of economic prosperity that is leaving our community is found in our local not-for-profit electrical distribution and public power cooperative, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). LPEA relies on Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association for power along with 43 other members across Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska and Wyoming. Currently, our energy comes from LPEA, which is part of a larger energy co-op called Tri-State. LPEA is required to purchase 95% of our electricity from Tri-State until 2050 because of a long-term contract that was renewed with Tri-State. Tri-States energy is over 60% coal produced, making them the 2nd worst climate emitting electricity producer in the country. In order to inspire meaningful contributions to the community, local area businesses are committing to giving back 1% of their gross revenues to make a significant impact to the health and well being of the place we call home. In the first year of the Funds existence, a minimum of 25% of the 1% pledge will be pooled and leveraged in order to make movement-building and long-term investments to help alleviate our communitys most pressing concerns. The La Plata Impact Fund seeks to be a change agent, driving funds to where they can make the biggest difference. hrive! is a coalition of local workers, employers, elected officials, and public partners who care about the long-term economic health and social well-being of La Plata County. Thrive!s mos
- When was Local First Foundation founded?
- Local First Foundation was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Local First Foundation?
- Douglas Mccarthy serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Local First Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Durango, CO, United States.
- What is Local First Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Local First Foundation trustworthy?
- Local First Foundation 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 Local First Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 320600640.
- What is Local First Foundation's website?
- http://[email protected]