Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need
Need provides career and college access services which empower youth from the pittsburgh region to aspire to, learn about, prepare for and complete higher education.
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Mission
Need provides career and college access services which empower youth from the pittsburgh region to aspire to, learn about, prepare for and complete higher education.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1963, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNegro Educational Emergency Drive Need is a registered education nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 256070821. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $949K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 256070821. 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.
Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need has $949K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% 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.
Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need is classified as an Education 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 $949K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need. 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, Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need 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 74% 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.
NEED helps underserved youth in Pittsburgh obtain college scholarships & essential skills for successful careers. Join us in empowering futures. Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $949K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 256070821, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
NEGRO EDUCATIONAL EMERGENCY DRIVE NEED 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 35 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 · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need
- What is Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need?
- Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. NEED helps underserved youth in Pittsburgh obtain college scholarships & essential skills for successful careers. Join us in empowering futures.
- When was Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need founded?
- Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need was founded in 1963.
- Who leads Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need?
- Marcia Sturdivant serves as CEO.
- Where is Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need located?
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
- What is Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need trustworthy?
- Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 256070821.
- What is Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need's website?
- http://www.needld.org