Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation
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Tara Sawyer Foundation
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The tara sawyer foundation ("tsf") unites communities by creating events and partnering with organizations that support athletes and families in need in order to offer hope to younger generations. Tsf commits to improving lives of the younger generations and empowering families by providing athletic fees, academic fees, uniforms and equipment, academic scholarships, camp fees, and monetary support to local children, as well as impoverished children in remote parts of the world. Tsf provides sponsorship and contributions for: individual scholarships (athletic, academic, in-kind); youth/student athletic organization/camps; special needs teams; camps for abused/neglected/and abandoned children; camps for youth with medical conditions; enrichment programs benefitting children in impoverished parts of the world; and the barnabas awards - annual scholarships to selected graduating seniors …
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Mission
We commit to support and empower young athletes, children, and families in need through funding and programming.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education 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, Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyTara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Aledo, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 203984140. 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 $205K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203984140. 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.
Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation 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 education charities in United States is 90/100.
Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is located in Aledo, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation has $205K in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $205K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Tara Sawyer Memorial 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, Tara Sawyer Memorial 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The tara sawyer foundation ("tsf") unites communities by creating events and partnering with organizations that support athletes and families in need in order to offer hope to younger generations. Tsf commits to improving lives of the younger generations and empowering families by providing athletic fees, academic fees, uniforms and equipment, academic scholarships, camp fees, and monetary support to local children, as well as impoverished children in remote parts of the world. Tsf provides sponsorship and contributions for: individual scholarships (athletic, academic, in-kind); youth/student athletic organization/camps; special needs teams; camps for abused/neglected/and abandoned children; camps for youth with medical conditions; enrichment programs benefitting children in impoverished parts of the world; and... Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $205K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203984140, 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.
TARA SAWYER MEMORIAL 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 53 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation
- What is Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation?
- Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Aledo, United States. The tara sawyer foundation ("tsf") unites communities by creating events and partnering with organizations that support athletes and families in need in order to offer hope to younger generations. Tsf commits to improving lives of the younger generations and empowering families by providing athletic fees, academic fees, uniforms and equipment, academic scholarships, camp fees, and monetary support to local children, as well as impoverished children in remote parts of the world. Tsf provides sponsorship and contributions for: individual scholarships (athletic, academic, in-kind); youth/student athletic organization/camps; special needs teams; camps for abused/neglected/and abandoned children; camps for youth with medical conditions; enrichment programs benefitting children in impoverished parts of the world; and the barnabas awards - annual scholarships to selected graduating seniors based on athletics and outstanding character. Tsf brings communities together to help support athletes, inspire children, and provide for those in need.
- When was Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation founded?
- Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation?
- John Sawyer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Aledo, TX, United States.
- What is Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation trustworthy?
- Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation 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 Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203984140.
- What is Tara Sawyer Memorial Foundation's website?
- http://www.tarasawyerfoundation.org