Silence the Shame Inc
The mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness.
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Silence the Shame empowers and educates communities on mental health and wellness through wellness trainings, compelling content and outreach programs.
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Mission
The mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Silence the Shame Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologySilence the Shame Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 822004573. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Silence the Shame Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822004573. 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.
Silence the Shame Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Silence the Shame Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Silence the Shame Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Silence the Shame Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Silence the Shame 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, Silence the Shame 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). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Silence the Shame empowers and educates communities on mental health and wellness through wellness trainings, compelling content and outreach programs. Silence the Shame Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Silence the Shame Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Silence the Shame Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822004573, 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.
SILENCE THE SHAME INC 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 FY2024 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 23 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Silence the Shame Inc
- What is Silence the Shame Inc?
- Silence the Shame Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Silence the Shame empowers and educates communities on mental health and wellness through wellness trainings, compelling content and outreach programs.
- When was Silence the Shame Inc founded?
- Silence the Shame Inc was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Silence the Shame Inc?
- Jewell H Gooding serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Silence the Shame Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Silence the Shame Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Silence the Shame Inc trustworthy?
- Silence the Shame Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Silence the Shame Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 822004573.
- What is Silence the Shame Inc's website?
- http://www.silencetheshame.com