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The Foundnation

To provide educational programming around diversity and inclusion and to support minority identified individuals in representation and visibility.

Social Services Burbank, CA EIN: 832560354 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About The Foundnation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Burbank, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R26
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To provide educational programming around diversity and inclusion and to support minority identified individuals in representation and visibility.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (76%) 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 The Foundnation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 72% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 67% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Foundnation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical social services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

The Foundnation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Burbank, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832560354. 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 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Foundnation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832560354. 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 Foundnation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

The Foundnation is located in Burbank, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Foundnation has $11K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Foundnation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $11K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Foundnation. 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, The Foundnation 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 90% 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.

To provide educational programming around diversity and inclusion and to support minority identified individuals in representation and visibility. The Foundnation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $11K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to The Foundnation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Foundnation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832560354, 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
$10K-$100K
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2020 filing

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Melissa L••••••
Secretary

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2018
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 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2018
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 The Foundnation

What is The Foundnation?
The Foundnation is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burbank, United States. To provide educational programming around diversity and inclusion and to support minority identified individuals in representation and visibility.
When was The Foundnation founded?
The Foundnation was founded in 2018.
Who leads The Foundnation?
Melissa Lathrop serves as Secretary.
Where is The Foundnation located?
Headquartered in Burbank, CA, United States.
What is The Foundnation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $10K-$100K. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Foundnation trustworthy?
The Foundnation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial 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 Foundnation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832560354.
What is The Foundnation's website?
https://foundnation.info/