Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc
To educate, advance, and support the global hospitality industry.
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation hosts the world's premier series of cocktail festivals - benefiting the global drinks industry.
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Mission
To educate, advance, and support the global hospitality industry.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Metairie, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 841701381. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841701381. 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.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc 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. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc is located in Metairie, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Tales of the Cocktail 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, Tales of the Cocktail 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation hosts the world's premier series of cocktail festivals - benefiting the global drinks industry. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 841701381, 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.
TALES OF THE COCKTAIL 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
From FY2024 filing
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 - 22 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 · 22 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc
- What is Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc?
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Metairie, United States. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation hosts the world's premier series of cocktail festivals - benefiting the global drinks industry.
- When was Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc founded?
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc?
- Gary N Solomon Jr serves as Director.
- Where is Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Metairie, LA, United States.
- What is Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc 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 Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841701381.
- What is Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Inc's website?
- http://talesofthecocktail.org