Square Peg Foundation
Square Peg Foundation has two clear missions: To rescue, retrain and re-home horses who needed another chance at life and to teach children who know what it is …
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Square Peg Foundation is a health organization based in HALF MOON BAY, United States. Annual revenue: $726K. EIN: 201253820.
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Mission
Square Peg Foundation has two clear missions: To rescue, retrain and re-home horses who needed another chance at life and to teach children who know what it is like to be a Square Peg to turn "I wish" into "I can."
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Square Peg Foundation 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 has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySquare Peg Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201253820. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Square Peg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201253820. 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.
Square Peg Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Square Peg Foundation is located in Half Moon Bay, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Square Peg Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% 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.
Square Peg 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 small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Square Peg 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, Square Peg 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Square Peg Foundation is a health organization based in HALF MOON BAY, United States. Annual revenue: $726K. EIN: 201253820. Square Peg Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Square Peg Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Square Peg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201253820, 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 (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.
SQUARE PEG FOUNDATION 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Conner O’Malley Directing A24 Dark Comedy ‘Schiller Park,’ Produced By Ari Aster’s Square Peg - The Playlist
Bluegrass Briefs: Unspoken Tradition, Square Peg, Big Richard, New Valley String Band - Americana UK
"SQUARE PEG IN A ROUND HOLE" Newcastle Fan Colin BLASTS Nick Woltemade's Midfield Role Sam O'reilly (YsS1aHNc3U) - Fathom Journal
VIAVI 5G non-terrestrial network partnership opens global supply channels for Square Peg - SpaceQ
Square Peg Communications partners with VIAVI for 5G testing - Investing.com
Square Peg Communications and VIAVI Solutions Join Forces to Advance 5G NTN Testing - PR Newswire
How Viavi and Square Peg will test the next wave of 5G satellite networks - Stock Titan
Square Peg Social Returns To Austin, Opens Submissions For Second Edition Of Filmmaker Mentorship Program - Deadline
Square Peg Social Is Ready to Build Another Group of Filmmakers Driven by Passion, Not Desperation - IndieWire
Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen’s Filmmaker Mentorship Initiative Square Peg Social Returns - The Hollywood Reporter
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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 - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 39 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Square Peg Foundation
- What is Square Peg Foundation?
- Square Peg Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Half Moon Bay, United States. Square Peg Foundation is a health organization based in HALF MOON BAY, United States. Annual revenue: $726K. EIN: 201253820.
- When was Square Peg Foundation founded?
- Square Peg Foundation was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Square Peg Foundation?
- Joell Dunlap serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Square Peg Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Half Moon Bay, CA, United States.
- What is Square Peg Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Square Peg Foundation trustworthy?
- Square Peg Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Square Peg Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 201253820.
- What is Square Peg Foundation's website?
- https://www.squarepegfoundation.org/