Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc
SIF's mission is to enhance school performance through the teaching of financial skills to middle school students needing motivation.
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Stocks in the Future Foundation ("SIFF") teaches middle school students financial like skills and improves their investment in education. The three-year curriculum introduces business concepts, economic and market research, reasons for taking a company public and ways to compare stock performances. Students are provided with additional benefits of up to $80 per year to be spent on the investment program by meeting school attendance goals and improving their grades. Students can use these awards to purchase corporate stocks. Upon high school graduation, these stocks are gifted to those students upon the earlier of high school graduation or the student reaching the age of 18. In order to participate in the SIFF program, 50 percent or more of the student body …
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Mission
SIF's mission is to enhance school performance through the teaching of financial skills to middle school students needing motivation.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (3 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 + methodologyStocks in the Future Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Towson, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 522323466. 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 $136K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522323466. 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.
Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc is located in Towson, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is PO Box 19124, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc has $136K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $136K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc. 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, Stocks in the Future Foundation 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Stocks in the Future Foundation ("SIFF") teaches middle school students financial like skills and improves their investment in education. The three-year curriculum introduces business concepts, economic and market research, reasons for taking a company public and ways to compare stock performances. Students are provided with additional benefits of up to $80 per year to be spent on the investment program by meeting school attendance goals and improving their grades. Students can use these awards to purchase corporate stocks. Upon high school graduation, these stocks are gifted to those students upon the earlier of high school graduation or the student reaching the age of 18. In order to participate in the... Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $136K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522323466, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
STOCKS IN THE FUTURE FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 2008
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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 Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc
- What is Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc?
- Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Towson, United States. Stocks in the Future Foundation ("SIFF") teaches middle school students financial like skills and improves their investment in education. The three-year curriculum introduces business concepts, economic and market research, reasons for taking a company public and ways to compare stock performances. Students are provided with additional benefits of up to $80 per year to be spent on the investment program by meeting school attendance goals and improving their grades. Students can use these awards to purchase corporate stocks. Upon high school graduation, these stocks are gifted to those students upon the earlier of high school graduation or the student reaching the age of 18. In order to participate in the SIFF program, 50 percent or more of the student body must participate in a free or reduced meal program. Therefore SIFF serves its charitable purpose by providing services for charitable and educational purposes to underpriviledged youth. Currently, SIFF's goal is to increase school participation in the core program. After a formal evaluation of the effectiveness of the core program, it was shown that there was a significant increase in the number of participating students who graduated high school and subsequently were able to transfer their program stock ownership into personal ownership.
- When was Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc founded?
- Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc?
- Rebecca Lange Thernes serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Towson, MD, United States.
- What is Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc 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 Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522323466.
- What is Stocks in the Future Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.sifonline.org