R4creating
To support growth of stem enrichment and education specifically the career training tech center, steam center of excellence and other programs including camps and workshops for students, families …
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Appropriate and/or required supplies, equipment, travel support, etc. were provided by R4Creating for each of the programs below. GENERAL (Program). The services provided under the General program included securing and/or paying for office space rental and moving from suite 107 to 103, utilities, insurance, supplies (including filament and 3D printing supplies), equipment, taxes, and staff for program planning and development; the maintenance of office space and equipment; and photocopying/printing, which served 3,075 students and adults. CAREER PATHWAY (Program). Worked with a variety of high school and college interns, offering career planning and mentoring as well as real experiences and projects including research, curriculum development, and business skills. RESEARCH (Program). Worked with Worcester Polytech Institute students to conduct research on Middle …
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Mission
To support growth of stem enrichment and education specifically the career training tech center, steam center of excellence and other programs including camps and workshops for students, families and educators.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show R4creating with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 195,586 education 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyR4creating is a registered education nonprofit based in Rio Rancho, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 811547684. 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 $987K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
R4creating's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811547684. 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.
R4creating 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. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
R4creating is located in Rio Rancho, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, R4creating has $987K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% 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.
R4creating is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $987K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for R4creating. 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, R4creating 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 79% 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.
Appropriate and/or required supplies, equipment, travel support, etc. were provided by R4Creating for each of the programs below. GENERAL (Program). The services provided under the General program included securing and/or paying for office space rental and moving from suite 107 to 103, utilities, insurance, supplies (including filament and 3D printing supplies), equipment, taxes, and staff for program planning and development; the maintenance of office space and equipment; and photocopying/printing, which served 3,075 students and adults. CAREER PATHWAY (Program). Worked with a variety of high school and college interns, offering career planning and mentoring as well as real experiences and projects including research, curriculum development, and business skills. RESEARCH (Program). Worked... R4creating is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $987K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to R4creating are generally tax-deductible in the United States. R4creating is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811547684, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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R4CREATING 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
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
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11 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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · 28 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 · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about R4creating
- What is R4creating?
- R4creating is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rio Rancho, United States. Appropriate and/or required supplies, equipment, travel support, etc. were provided by R4Creating for each of the programs below. GENERAL (Program). The services provided under the General program included securing and/or paying for office space rental and moving from suite 107 to 103, utilities, insurance, supplies (including filament and 3D printing supplies), equipment, taxes, and staff for program planning and development; the maintenance of office space and equipment; and photocopying/printing, which served 3,075 students and adults. CAREER PATHWAY (Program). Worked with a variety of high school and college interns, offering career planning and mentoring as well as real experiences and projects including research, curriculum development, and business skills. RESEARCH (Program). Worked with Worcester Polytech Institute students to conduct research on Middle School Girls in New Mexico and their ability to pursue STEM pathways. BE GREATER THAN AVERAGE (Program). The services provided under the Be Greater Than Average program included a Stop Motion Animation camp and a Media Arts workshop for which 135 students were served. These services were offered as part of a New Mexico Arts collaboration. Additionally, the Girls Into Tech program was offered in partnership with META in Valencia County to 15 girls. BEST (R4Robotics Program). The services provided under the BEST R4Robotics program included mentoring 35 students to compete in state and regional BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) robotics competitions, which competitions required students to build and drive robotics, give a marketing presentation, draft an engineering notebook, construct an exhibit booth, and engage in other various activities. This program takes place in Fall of each year. TRAINING (Program). The services provided under the Training program included fundraising training for 5 adult committee and board members by a paid consultant for the purpose of supporting ongoing donor d
- When was R4creating founded?
- R4creating was founded in 2015.
- Who leads R4creating?
- Dr Shelly Gruenig serves as Executive Director.
- Where is R4creating located?
- Headquartered in Rio Rancho, NM, United States.
- What is R4creating's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is R4creating trustworthy?
- R4creating 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 R4creating's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811547684.
- What is R4creating's website?
- http://r4creating.org