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
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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!
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Taste of the South Committee with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTaste 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.
Filing history
4 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.
TASTE OF THE SOUTH COMMITTEE 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 (5)
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 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 · 1983
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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 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