The Citizens Foundation USA
Tcf, usa provides quality education for underprivileged children in pakistan. -see schedule o the goal is to build civil society and promote equality.
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The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is one of the largest education systems in the world for the poorest of the poor. Founded in Pakistan in 1995, TCF manages a network of nearly 2,000 schools across the country that match the quality of the most expensive schools in Pakistan, but in communities without paved roads or electricity. With women and girls' empowerment central to our mission, we have an exclusively female faculty and enroll girls in parity with boys- radically challenging traditional gender norms at every opportunity. The Economist has called us the world's largest network of independently run schools and TCF is Pakistan's largest private employer of women. The UN has profiled TCF for "Best Practices in Girls' Enrollment."
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Mission
Tcf, usa provides quality education for underprivileged children in pakistan. -see schedule o the goal is to build civil society and promote equality.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Citizens Foundation USA has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Citizens Foundation USA is a registered human services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 412046295. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Citizens Foundation USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 412046295. 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.
The Citizens Foundation USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Citizens Foundation USA is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Citizens Foundation USA has $22M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Citizens Foundation USA is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Citizens Foundation USA. 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, The Citizens Foundation USA 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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 Citizens Foundation (TCF) is one of the largest education systems in the world for the poorest of the poor. Founded in Pakistan in 1995, TCF manages a network of nearly 2,000 schools across the country that match the quality of the most expensive schools in Pakistan, but in communities without paved roads or electricity. With women and girls' empowerment central to our mission, we have an exclusively female faculty and enroll girls in parity with boys- radically challenging traditional gender norms at every opportunity. The Economist has called us the world's largest network of independently run schools and TCF is Pakistan's largest private employer of women. The UN has... The Citizens Foundation USA is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $22M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Citizens Foundation USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Citizens Foundation USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 412046295, 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
10 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.
THE CITIZENS FOUNDATION USA 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 (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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62 people from 25 countries become U.S. citizens at Cedar Rapids ceremony - KGAN
GOP whip: ‘America-hating terrorists’ should lose citizenship under SCAM Act - Fox News
US citizens: Trump had no ‘backup’ plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike - The Guardian
Message to U.S. Citizens: Spring Break Travel - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated - PBS
U.S. issues urgent notice for all American citizens to ‘leave Iran now’ - AnewZ
Violent Counter Protestor Detained At Gunpoint By Armed Citizens - USA Carry
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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 - 80 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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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 · 80 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Citizens Foundation USA
- What is The Citizens Foundation USA?
- The Citizens Foundation USA is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is one of the largest education systems in the world for the poorest of the poor. Founded in Pakistan in 1995, TCF manages a network of nearly 2,000 schools across the country that match the quality of the most expensive schools in Pakistan, but in communities without paved roads or electricity. With women and girls' empowerment central to our mission, we have an exclusively female faculty and enroll girls in parity with boys- radically challenging traditional gender norms at every opportunity. The Economist has called us the world's largest network of independently run schools and TCF is Pakistan's largest private employer of women. The UN has profiled TCF for "Best Practices in Girls' Enrollment."
- When was The Citizens Foundation USA founded?
- The Citizens Foundation USA was founded in 2002.
- Who leads The Citizens Foundation USA?
- Faraz Khan serves as President.
- Where is The Citizens Foundation USA located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is The Citizens Foundation USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Citizens Foundation USA trustworthy?
- The Citizens Foundation USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Citizens Foundation USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 412046295.
- What is The Citizens Foundation USA's website?
- http://www.tcfusa.org