Shared Adventures
We are dedicated to improving quality of life for those with disabilities. We believe that recreation, fun, challenge, and access to the outdoors are essential to health and …
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We coordinated over 100 activities, involving over 1,000 participants of all ages and abilities, including both online and outdoor experiences. Online classes included adaptive fitness workouts, dance and art, bingo games, story times and trivia activities. Adaptive eventsincluded a Farm Festival, bowling, nature walks, indoor rock climbing,therapeutic horse encounters, bike rides, sailing trips, kayaking and outrigger canoeing and a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. We collaborated with Santa Cruz County Park Friends to bring art to the county's parks for people of all abilities, highlighted by a series of murals at Ramsay Park in Watsonville, CA. We expanded our accessible rentals inventory with a children's beach wheelchair and an All-Terrain TrackChair, providing a much needed resource …
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Mission
We are dedicated to improving quality of life for those with disabilities. We believe that recreation, fun, challenge, and access to the outdoors are essential to health and fulfillment.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Shared Adventures with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including 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 is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShared Adventures is a registered human services nonprofit based in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 770366565. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $261K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shared Adventures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770366565. 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.
Shared Adventures has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Shared Adventures is located in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shared Adventures has $261K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shared Adventures is classified as a Human Services 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 $261K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shared Adventures. 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, Shared Adventures 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
We coordinated over 100 activities, involving over 1,000 participants of all ages and abilities, including both online and outdoor experiences. Online classes included adaptive fitness workouts, dance and art, bingo games, story times and trivia activities. Adaptive eventsincluded a Farm Festival, bowling, nature walks, indoor rock climbing,therapeutic horse encounters, bike rides, sailing trips, kayaking and outrigger canoeing and a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. We collaborated with Santa Cruz County Park Friends to bring art to the county's parks for people of all abilities, highlighted by a series of murals at Ramsay Park in Watsonville, CA. We expanded our accessible rentals inventory with a children's beach... Shared Adventures is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $261K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Shared Adventures are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shared Adventures is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770366565, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SHARED ADVENTURES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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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 · 1994
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shared Adventures
- What is Shared Adventures?
- Shared Adventures is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Cruz, United States. We coordinated over 100 activities, involving over 1,000 participants of all ages and abilities, including both online and outdoor experiences. Online classes included adaptive fitness workouts, dance and art, bingo games, story times and trivia activities. Adaptive eventsincluded a Farm Festival, bowling, nature walks, indoor rock climbing,therapeutic horse encounters, bike rides, sailing trips, kayaking and outrigger canoeing and a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. We collaborated with Santa Cruz County Park Friends to bring art to the county's parks for people of all abilities, highlighted by a series of murals at Ramsay Park in Watsonville, CA. We expanded our accessible rentals inventory with a children's beach wheelchair and an All-Terrain TrackChair, providing a much needed resource for people with disabilities to access state parks and beaches. In collaboration with Santa Cruz Friends of the State Parks, we helped them purchase 6 beach wheelchairs that are now available for free at beach state parks.
- When was Shared Adventures founded?
- Shared Adventures was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Shared Adventures?
- Steven Miller serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Shared Adventures located?
- Headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, United States.
- What is Shared Adventures's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shared Adventures trustworthy?
- Shared Adventures has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Shared Adventures's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770366565.
- What is Shared Adventures's website?
- http://www.sharedadventures.org