Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
The center's mission is to strengthen the cultural, economic, and philosophical foundations of western civilization and the american experience within it. Our programs celebrate and defend those permanent …
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Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a education organization based in MECOSTA, United States. Annual revenue: $367K. EIN: 383443798.
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The center's mission is to strengthen the cultural, economic, and philosophical foundations of western civilization and the american experience within it. Our programs celebrate and defend those permanent things that conserve a tradition of order, justice and freedom.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRussell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a registered education nonprofit based in Mecosta, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 383443798. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $846K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383443798. 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.
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is located in Mecosta, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal has $846K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is classified as an Education 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 $846K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal. 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, Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal 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 66% 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.
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a education organization based in MECOSTA, United States. Annual revenue: $367K. EIN: 383443798. Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $846K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 383443798, 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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RUSSELL KIRK CENTER FOR CULTURAL RENEWAL 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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Officers & trustees (11)
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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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
- What is Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal?
- Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mecosta, United States. Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a education organization based in MECOSTA, United States. Annual revenue: $367K. EIN: 383443798.
- When was Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal founded?
- Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal?
- Dr Jeffrey O Nelson serves as Exec. Director / CEO.
- Where is Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal located?
- Headquartered in Mecosta, MI, United States.
- What is Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal trustworthy?
- Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383443798.
- What is Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal's website?
- http://www.kirkcenter.org