Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living
A Santa Cruz Resource center for do-it-yourself, human scale technology and an advocate for livable, interconnected communities. Our projects provide access to space, resources, and educational opportunities through …
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Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a environment organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $256K. EIN: 311748056.
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Mission
A Santa Cruz Resource center for do-it-yourself, human scale technology and an advocate for livable, interconnected communities. Our projects provide access to space, resources, and educational opportunities through demonstration, outreach, and hands on learning.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 30,143 environment 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologySanta Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a registered environment nonprofit based in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 311748056. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $742K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311748056. 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.
Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is located in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living has $742K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is classified as an Environment 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 $742K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living. 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, Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living 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). 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.
Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a environment organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $256K. EIN: 311748056. Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $742K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311748056, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 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 · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living
- What is Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living?
- Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Santa Cruz, United States. Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a environment organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $256K. EIN: 311748056.
- When was Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living founded?
- Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living?
- Paul Scott serves as Board President.
- Where is Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living located?
- Headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, United States.
- What is Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living trustworthy?
- Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311748056.
- What is Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living's website?
- https://santacruzhub.org