The Foundnation
To provide educational programming around diversity and inclusion and to support minority identified individuals in representation and visibility.
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No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)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
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyThe 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): 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 FOUNDNATION 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
From FY2020 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 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 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
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 · FY2020 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2018
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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 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/