Strands of Strength Inc
TO PROVIDE WIGS FREE OF CHARGE TO CANCER PATIENTS FOLLOWING RADIATION TREATMENT OR CHEMOTHERAPY
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Mission
To provide wigs free of charge to cancer patients following radiation treatment or chemotherapy
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Strands of Strength Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStrands of Strength Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Wdm, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454145232. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $696K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Strands of Strength Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454145232. 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.
Strands of Strength Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Strands of Strength Inc is located in Wdm, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 1310 Tulip Tree Ln, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Strands of Strength Inc has $696K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% 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.
Strands of Strength Inc is classified as a Health 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 $696K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Strands of Strength 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, Strands of Strength 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Join Strands of Strength to provide wigs & support to Iowa women battling cancer. Help restore hope & confidence through fundraising & volunteering. Strands of Strength Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $696K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Strands of Strength Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Strands of Strength Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454145232, 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.
STRANDS OF STRENGTH 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 (6)
Source: Public filings
6 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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 18 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 · 2012
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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 Strands of Strength Inc
- What is Strands of Strength Inc?
- Strands of Strength Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wdm, United States. Join Strands of Strength to provide wigs & support to Iowa women battling cancer. Help restore hope & confidence through fundraising & volunteering.
- When was Strands of Strength Inc founded?
- Strands of Strength Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Strands of Strength Inc?
- Sherry Wilkinson serves as SECRETARYTREAS.
- Where is Strands of Strength Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wdm, IA, United States.
- What is Strands of Strength Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Strands of Strength Inc trustworthy?
- Strands of Strength Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Strands of Strength Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454145232.
- What is Strands of Strength Inc's website?
- https://strandsofstrength.com