Smart Surfaces Coalition
Research and develop analysis, tools and support infrastructure to enable cities in the u.s. And globally to reverse rising urban heat, reduce flooding, and improve urban health and …
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The Smart Surfaces Coalition is committed to the rapid, cost-effective global adoption of smart surfaces to enable cities to thrive despite climate threats, save cities billions of dollars, decrease heat, reduce flood risk, slow global warming, and improve city livability, health, equity and jobs.
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Mission
Research and develop analysis, tools and support infrastructure to enable cities in the u.s. And globally to reverse rising urban heat, reduce flooding, and improve urban health and resilience outcomes
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment 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, Smart Surfaces Coalition has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 73% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySmart Surfaces Coalition is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833274838. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Smart Surfaces Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833274838. 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.
Smart Surfaces Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
Smart Surfaces Coalition is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Smart Surfaces Coalition has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Smart Surfaces Coalition is classified as an Environment 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Smart Surfaces Coalition. 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, Smart Surfaces Coalition 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
The Smart Surfaces Coalition is committed to the rapid, cost-effective global adoption of smart surfaces to enable cities to thrive despite climate threats, save cities billions of dollars, decrease heat, reduce flood risk, slow global warming, and improve city livability, health, equity and jobs. Smart Surfaces Coalition is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Smart Surfaces Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Smart Surfaces Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833274838, 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.
SMART SURFACES COALITION 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 (5)
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5 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 - 15 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 · 15 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Smart Surfaces Coalition
- What is Smart Surfaces Coalition?
- Smart Surfaces Coalition is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Smart Surfaces Coalition is committed to the rapid, cost-effective global adoption of smart surfaces to enable cities to thrive despite climate threats, save cities billions of dollars, decrease heat, reduce flood risk, slow global warming, and improve city livability, health, equity and jobs.
- When was Smart Surfaces Coalition founded?
- Smart Surfaces Coalition was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Smart Surfaces Coalition?
- Gregory Kats serves as CEO.
- Where is Smart Surfaces Coalition located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Smart Surfaces Coalition's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Smart Surfaces Coalition trustworthy?
- Smart Surfaces Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Smart Surfaces Coalition's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833274838.
- What is Smart Surfaces Coalition's website?
- http://www.smartsurfacescoalition.org