Manilatown Heritage Foundation
The mission of Manilatown Heritage Foundation is to promote social and economic justice for Filipinos in the United States by preserving our history, advocating for equal access, and …
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"kommunity kultura," ongoing hands-on educational program on pre-colonial philippine culture. Offers community performances, workshop instruction & a traditional ensemble named "kultura kapwa." maintenance of the manilatown archive, a community-based archive that preserves, catalogs and makes accessible artifacts and media relevant to san francisco's historic manilatown neighborhood and current manilatown community. Maintenance of the international hotel manilatown center as multipurpose community gathering space and museum that preserves the legacies of san francisco's historic manilatown and the 1977 international hotel eviction.
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Mission
The mission of Manilatown Heritage Foundation is to promote social and economic justice for Filipinos in the United States by preserving our history, advocating for equal access, and advancing our arts and culture.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Manilatown Heritage Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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 organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyManilatown Heritage Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 943288180. 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 $591K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943288180. 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.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Manilatown Heritage Foundation has $591K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $591K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Manilatown Heritage Foundation. 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, Manilatown Heritage 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). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
"kommunity kultura," ongoing hands-on educational program on pre-colonial philippine culture. Offers community performances, workshop instruction & a traditional ensemble named "kultura kapwa." maintenance of the manilatown archive, a community-based archive that preserves, catalogs and makes accessible artifacts and media relevant to san francisco's historic manilatown neighborhood and current manilatown community. Maintenance of the international hotel manilatown center as multipurpose community gathering space and museum that preserves the legacies of san francisco's historic manilatown and the 1977 international hotel eviction. Manilatown Heritage Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $591K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Manilatown Heritage Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Manilatown Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943288180, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MANILATOWN HERITAGE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 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 - 21 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 · 21 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Manilatown Heritage Foundation
- What is Manilatown Heritage Foundation?
- Manilatown Heritage Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. "kommunity kultura," ongoing hands-on educational program on pre-colonial philippine culture. Offers community performances, workshop instruction & a traditional ensemble named "kultura kapwa." maintenance of the manilatown archive, a community-based archive that preserves, catalogs and makes accessible artifacts and media relevant to san francisco's historic manilatown neighborhood and current manilatown community. Maintenance of the international hotel manilatown center as multipurpose community gathering space and museum that preserves the legacies of san francisco's historic manilatown and the 1977 international hotel eviction.
- When was Manilatown Heritage Foundation founded?
- Manilatown Heritage Foundation was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Manilatown Heritage Foundation?
- Caroline Cabading serves as Exec Director.
- Where is Manilatown Heritage Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Manilatown Heritage Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Manilatown Heritage Foundation trustworthy?
- Manilatown Heritage Foundation 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 Manilatown Heritage Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943288180.
- What is Manilatown Heritage Foundation's website?
- http://www.manilatown.org