Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc
TO SELL HANDCRAFTED ITEMS PRODUCED IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO BENEFIT THE PRODUCING ARTISANS.
Ten Thousand Villages
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Discover a world of ethically sourced, handcrafted goods and unique gifts at Ten Thousand Villages. We are a non-profit retailer committed to fair trade practices, empowering artisans from around the globe. Explore our collections today and make a positive impact with every purchase.
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Mission
To sell handcrafted items produced in developing countries to benefit the producing artisans.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable 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
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTen Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lincoln, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 363308394. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $219K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363308394. 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.
Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is located in Lincoln, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years. Its registered address is 140 N 8th St Ste 125, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc has $219K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $219K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln 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 76%). 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.
Discover a world of ethically sourced, handcrafted goods and unique gifts at Ten Thousand Villages. We are a non-profit retailer committed to fair trade practices, empowering artisans from around the globe. Explore our collections today and make a positive impact with every purchase. Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $219K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363308394, 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.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES LINCOLN 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 28 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc
- What is Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc?
- Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Lincoln, United States. Discover a world of ethically sourced, handcrafted goods and unique gifts at Ten Thousand Villages. We are a non-profit retailer committed to fair trade practices, empowering artisans from around the globe. Explore our collections today and make a positive impact with every purchase.
- When was Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc founded?
- Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc?
- Michael Manga serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lincoln, NE, United States.
- What is Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc trustworthy?
- Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363308394.
- What is Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Inc's website?
- https://[email protected]