So They Can
Registered charity to provide foreign aid to communities in Kenya and Tanzania
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To provide quality education to children living in poverty through improved learning conditions, teacher training, child development, and women's empowerment through inclusive partnerships with the community and governments.
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Mission
Registered charity to provide foreign aid to communities in Kenya and Tanzania
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, So They Can has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 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 + methodologySo They Can is a registered international nonprofit based in Menlo Park, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 471079440. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $149K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
So They Can's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471079440. 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.
So They Can has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
So They Can is located in Menlo Park, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, So They Can has $149K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
So They Can is classified as an International 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 $149K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for So They Can. 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, So They Can 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.
To provide quality education to children living in poverty through improved learning conditions, teacher training, child development, and women's empowerment through inclusive partnerships with the community and governments. So They Can is classified as an international organization registered in United States.
Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $149K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to So They Can are generally tax-deductible in the United States. So They Can is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471079440, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
SO THEY CAN 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
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Couple Get Two Cats so They Can Each Cuddle One—Doesn’t Go As Planned - Newsweek
Animal Lovers Get Snowed in at Shelter on Purpose So They Can Care for Pets During Historic Michigan Blizzard - Yahoo
How homeowners are renovating their kitchens so they can age in place - MSN
Raiders need one big domino to fall so they can offload Geno Smith to AFC foe - MSN
Exact time people should be eating dinner so they can sleep better - Daily Express
The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again - Good News Network
Wealthy couple begin to DEMOLISH historic $1.3m Tudor home so they can build a modern replacement - MSN
Salem councilors support law change so they can talk outside of public view - Salem Reporter
Dear Abby: Family refuses to get simple vaccines so they can visit my newborn baby - Syracuse.com
This $3 Aldi Treat Is So Good, Shoppers 'Buy 2 Bags' So They Can Eat One on the Way Home - Allrecipes
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 2 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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about So They Can
- What is So They Can?
- So They Can is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Menlo Park, United States. To provide quality education to children living in poverty through improved learning conditions, teacher training, child development, and women's empowerment through inclusive partnerships with the community and governments.
- Who leads So They Can?
- Sean Mura serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is So They Can located?
- Headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- What is So They Can's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is So They Can trustworthy?
- So They Can has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 So They Can's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471079440. Registration: 47-1079440 (United States).
- What is So They Can's website?
- https://www.sotheycan.org/