Philadelphia Union Foundation
The foundation's programs focus on a variety of charitable initiatives to support underserved communities and underprivileged families with additional resources for education, athletics/soccer and well being.
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The Foundation of the Philadelphia Union, an MLS franchise. Established in 2011 with the goal of building safe spaces to play soccer, strengthening youth programming, using soccer as a magnet to unite diverse communities and grow the beautiful game.
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Mission
The foundation's programs focus on a variety of charitable initiatives to support underserved communities and underprivileged families with additional resources for education, athletics/soccer and well being.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human 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, Philadelphia Union Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented human services 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPhiladelphia Union Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chester, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452645813. 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 $611K in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Philadelphia Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452645813. 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.
Philadelphia Union 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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Philadelphia Union Foundation is located in Chester, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Philadelphia Union Foundation has $611K in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Philadelphia Union Foundation is classified as a Human 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 $611K in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Philadelphia Union 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, Philadelphia Union 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 58% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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 Foundation of the Philadelphia Union, an MLS franchise. Established in 2011 with the goal of building safe spaces to play soccer, strengthening youth programming, using soccer as a magnet to unite diverse communities and grow the beautiful game. Philadelphia Union Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $611K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Philadelphia Union Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Philadelphia Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452645813, 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PHILADELPHIA UNION 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 (25)
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25 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 - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 116 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Philadelphia Union Foundation
- What is Philadelphia Union Foundation?
- Philadelphia Union Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chester, United States. The Foundation of the Philadelphia Union, an MLS franchise. Established in 2011 with the goal of building safe spaces to play soccer, strengthening youth programming, using soccer as a magnet to unite diverse communities and grow the beautiful game.
- When was Philadelphia Union Foundation founded?
- Philadelphia Union Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Philadelphia Union Foundation?
- Hayes Hunt serves as Chairman.
- Where is Philadelphia Union Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chester, PA, United States.
- What is Philadelphia Union Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 58% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Philadelphia Union Foundation trustworthy?
- Philadelphia Union 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 Philadelphia Union Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 452645813.
- What is Philadelphia Union Foundation's website?
- http://www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org