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Taste of the South Committee

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES ACROSS 14 CHARITIES IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES BY HOSTING AN ANNUAL GALA THAT CELEBRATES FOOD, MUSIC, AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.

Taste Of The South

Advocacy & Civil Rights Washington, DC EIN: 521343458 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Taste of the South Committee

Sharing a Taste of the South with Washington D.C. and giving something back to states we will always call home! Join us for our annual gala!

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
T70Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

The organization raises funds for charitable causes across 14 charities in the southern united states by hosting an annual gala that celebrates food, music, and southern hospitality.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Taste of the South Committee with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Taste of the South Committee is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 521343458. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Taste of the South Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521343458. 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.

Taste of the South Committee 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. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Taste of the South Committee is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is PO Box 2826, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Taste of the South Committee has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Taste of the South Committee is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Taste of the South Committee. 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, Taste of the South Committee 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 98% 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.

Sharing a Taste of the South with Washington D.C. and giving something back to states we will always call home! Join us for our annual gala! Taste of the South Committee is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Taste of the South Committee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Taste of the South Committee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521343458, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CH
Chase H•••••••
CHAIRMAN

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1983
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Taste of the South Committee

What is Taste of the South Committee?
Taste of the South Committee is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Sharing a Taste of the South with Washington D.C. and giving something back to states we will always call home! Join us for our annual gala!
When was Taste of the South Committee founded?
Taste of the South Committee was founded in 1983.
Who leads Taste of the South Committee?
Chase Hieneman serves as CHAIRMAN.
Where is Taste of the South Committee located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Taste of the South Committee's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Taste of the South Committee trustworthy?
Taste of the South Committee 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 Taste of the South Committee's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521343458.
What is Taste of the South Committee's website?
https://tasteofthesouth.org