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Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation

The vision of the Foundation is a world where optimal nutrition is the standard, the environment fosters the health of all living things, and people are thriving.

Lemon Grove, CA EIN: 956104419 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Lemon Grove, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

The vision of the Foundation is a world where optimal nutrition is the standard, the environment fosters the health of all living things, and people are thriving.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.5% of total expenses ($140,327 of $573,744).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1952, it predates 93% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Lemon Grove, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 956104419. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $543K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 956104419. 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.

Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is located in Lemon Grove, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.

Based on official tax filings, Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation has $543K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $543K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Price Pottenger Nutrition 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, Price Pottenger Nutrition 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Ancestral Wisdom for Modern Times What did traditional cultures know about nutrition that we’ve forgotten? Download the free intro to Weston A. Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration and find out. […] Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $543K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956104419, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Andrew Z•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1952
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation

What is Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation?
Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Lemon Grove, United States. Ancestral Wisdom for Modern Times What did traditional cultures know about nutrition that we’ve forgotten? Download the free intro to Weston A. Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration and find out. […]
When was Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation founded?
Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation was founded in 1952.
Who leads Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation?
Andrew Zakarian serves as President.
Where is Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation located?
Headquartered in Lemon Grove, CA, United States.
What is Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation trustworthy?
Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 956104419.
What is Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation's website?
http://price-pottenger.org