Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation
To design, build and maintain a memorial to honor the nine members that were murdered at the mother emanuel african methodist episcopal church and to use it to …
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The inspiration for the memorial is drawn from reflecting upon the lives and sacrifices of the Emanuel Nine. Designed by Michael Arad of Handel Architects.
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Mission
To design, build and maintain a memorial to honor the nine members that were murdered at the mother emanuel african methodist episcopal church and to use it to assist in the education of the community on the issues of race and social justice.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Charleston, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821776426. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821776426. 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.
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is located in Charleston, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is classified as a Social Services 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Mother Emanuel Memorial 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, Mother Emanuel Memorial 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 1% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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 inspiration for the memorial is drawn from reflecting upon the lives and sacrifices of the Emanuel Nine. Designed by Michael Arad of Handel Architects. Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821776426, 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.
MOTHER EMANUEL MEMORIAL 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 (18)
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18 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 - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 65 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation
- What is Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation?
- Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charleston, United States. The inspiration for the memorial is drawn from reflecting upon the lives and sacrifices of the Emanuel Nine. Designed by Michael Arad of Handel Architects.
- When was Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation founded?
- Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation?
- Thomas Anderson serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Charleston, SC, United States.
- What is Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation trustworthy?
- Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821776426. Registration: 82-1776426 (United States).
- What is Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation's website?
- http://www.emanuelnine.org