Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute
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Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a religion organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $118K. EIN: 942736765.
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Mission
Educate, communicate, promote and sustain the traditions, values, teachings and culture of Orthodox Christianity.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 114,636 religion 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPatriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a registered religion nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 942736765. 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 $147K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942736765. 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.
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute 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. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute has $147K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion 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.
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is classified as a Religion 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 $147K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute. 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, Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a religion organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $118K. EIN: 942736765. Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $147K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942736765, 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.
PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Greek American Archons Fund Restorations in Constantinople - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Metropolitan Nikitas of Dardanelles is the new Archbishop of Thyateira (upd) - Orthodox Times
Bishop Alexander to deliver keynote at OCAMPR Conference - Orthodox Church in America (OCA)
Today’s Zaman reports on ‘Turkey offers citizenship to Orthodox archbishops’ - Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
USA: new study of Orthodox laity finds more unity than division - Religioscope
Counting some Orthodox converts - GetReligion
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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 - 68 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 · 68 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute
- What is Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute?
- Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute is a religion organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $118K. EIN: 942736765.
- When was Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute founded?
- Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute?
- Damian Manolis serves as President.
- Where is Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute located?
- Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
- What is Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute trustworthy?
- Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute 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 Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942736765.
- What is Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute's website?
- http://www.orthodoxinstitute.org