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Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc

Sarana Community Acupuncture builds community by providing accessible, affordable acupuncture in a place of rest and refuge. We create social change by embracing compassion, collaboration and interdependence and …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc

Healthcare: in 2023 we provided 6,268 acupuncture treatments, 304 cupping treatments and 10 herbal consultations, at an average cost of $26.25/treatment, and sold $4,310.43 of herbal products and other health-related items. Education: we educated our community about acupuncture and self-care in our monthly newsletter and on social media. Sarana also attended various community outreach events.

Founded
Headquarters
Albany, CA
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
E70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Sarana Community Acupuncture builds community by providing accessible, affordable acupuncture in a place of rest and refuge. We create social change by embracing compassion, collaboration and interdependence and offering relief from pain, suffering, stress, and isolation. We envision a world where acupuncture is part of everyday life for people of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.1% of total expenses ($41,545 of $206,765).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc has 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's profile for Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc 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 (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Albany, CA, 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 474599275. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $190K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474599275. 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.

Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is located in Albany, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc has $190K in annual revenue. 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.

Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $190K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc. 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, Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc 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.

Healthcare: in 2023 we provided 6,268 acupuncture treatments, 304 cupping treatments and 10 herbal consultations, at an average cost of $26.25/treatment, and sold $4,310.43 of herbal products and other health-related items. Education: we educated our community about acupuncture and self-care in our monthly newsletter and on social media. Sarana also attended various community outreach events. Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $190K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474599275, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
7

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

PA
Pamela C••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 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 · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc

What is Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc?
Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Albany, United States. Healthcare: in 2023 we provided 6,268 acupuncture treatments, 304 cupping treatments and 10 herbal consultations, at an average cost of $26.25/treatment, and sold $4,310.43 of herbal products and other health-related items. Education: we educated our community about acupuncture and self-care in our monthly newsletter and on social media. Sarana also attended various community outreach events.
When was Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc founded?
Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc?
Pamela Chang serves as President.
Where is Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc located?
Headquartered in Albany, CA, United States.
What is Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc trustworthy?
Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 474599275.
What is Sarana Community Acupuncture Inc's website?
http://www.saranaca.org