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Red Dot Foundation Global

Ending violence against women and girls using crowdsourced data, community engagement, and institutional accountability.

International Baltimore, MD EIN: 821206435 (IRS) Reg: 82-1206435 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Red Dot Foundation Global

Engage in the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence through research, workshops, lectures, and the safecity mobile application.

Founded
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Ending violence against women and girls using crowdsourced data, community engagement, and institutional accountability.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 44%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.44
Program$0.44

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Red Dot Foundation Global has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Red Dot Foundation Global is a registered international nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821206435. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $176K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Red Dot Foundation Global's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821206435. 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.

Red Dot Foundation Global has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Red Dot Foundation Global is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Red Dot Foundation Global has $176K in annual revenue. It allocates 44% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Red Dot Foundation Global is classified as an International 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 $176K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Red Dot Foundation Global. 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, Red Dot Foundation Global 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 44% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

Engage in the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence through research, workshops, lectures, and the safecity mobile application. Red Dot Foundation Global is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 44% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $176K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Red Dot Foundation Global are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Red Dot Foundation Global is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821206435, 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
44% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Elsa M•••• D•••••
President CEO

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Guinness wins Red Dot global design award for ‘Black Stuff’ inventions - Think Business
Jun 2022
www.thinkbusiness.ie
Israeli e-commerce startup Global-e raises $20m - Globes - Israel Business News
May 2016
en.globes.co.il

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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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • 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 · 2017
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Red Dot Foundation Global

What is Red Dot Foundation Global?
Red Dot Foundation Global is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Engage in the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence through research, workshops, lectures, and the safecity mobile application.
When was Red Dot Foundation Global founded?
Red Dot Foundation Global was founded in 2017.
Who leads Red Dot Foundation Global?
Elsa Marie Dsilva serves as President CEO.
Where is Red Dot Foundation Global located?
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
What is Red Dot Foundation Global's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 44% of expenses go to program services.
Is Red Dot Foundation Global trustworthy?
Red Dot Foundation Global has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Red Dot Foundation Global's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821206435. Registration: 82-1206435 (United States).
What is Red Dot Foundation Global's website?
http://www.reddotfoundation.org