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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About The Foundnation

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

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
Social Services · NTEE R26
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($9,234)
90% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $11K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Foundnation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 81% 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)). 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.

The Foundnation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. Visit the The Foundnation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: The Foundnation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. 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.

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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

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Melissa Lathrop
Secretary

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Melissa L••••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

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The Foundnation This page 55 $10,814 90%
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Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
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Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, 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 55 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/