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Save the Cord Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Save the Cord Foundation

Save the Cord Foundation - Advancing Cord Blood Education

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Unbiased and factual resource concerning cord blood.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Save the Cord Foundation with 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 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Save the Cord Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 205953361. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $85K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Save the Cord Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205953361. 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.

Save the Cord Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Save the Cord Foundation is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Save the Cord Foundation has $85K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for health charities in United States. 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.

Save the Cord Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $85K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Save the Cord Foundation. 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, Save the Cord Foundation 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $85K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Save the Cord Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Save the Cord Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205953361, 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
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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President

Officers & trustees (1)

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
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
UAE families can save cord blood free of cost - Gulf News
Jul 2019
gulfnews.com
IS IT WORTH BANKING YOUR BABY'S CORD BLOOD? / Doctors say hard sell of hope is deceptive - SFGATE
Jun 2005
www.sfgate.com

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 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 · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Save the Cord Foundation

What is Save the Cord Foundation?
Save the Cord Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tucson, United States. Save the Cord Foundation - Advancing Cord Blood Education
When was Save the Cord Foundation founded?
Save the Cord Foundation was founded in 2007.
Who leads Save the Cord Foundation?
Charis Ober serves as President.
Where is Save the Cord Foundation located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Save the Cord Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Save the Cord Foundation trustworthy?
Save the Cord Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Save the Cord Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205953361.
What is Save the Cord Foundation's website?
http://www.savethecordfoundation.org