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The Tidings

PUBLISH WEEKLY MAGAZINE AND MONTHLY NEWSPAPER, AND ANNUAL DIRECTORY TO SERVE THE ADULT EDUCATION, EVANGELIZATION AND COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF THE PARISH COMMUNITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES …

Los Angeles, CA EIN: 951643386 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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68
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About The Tidings

Angelus is your source for Catholic news, analysis, and commentary from Los Angeles, the nation’s largest archdiocese and most culturally diverse Catholic community.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Mission

Publish weekly magazine and monthly newspaper, and annual directory to serve the adult education, evangelization and communication needs of the parish communities of the archdiocese of los angeles and to engender unity of understanding, purpose and participation by readers in the mission of their church through their local parish community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$1.00
Program$1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Tidings has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1937, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 83% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation (present for 89% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 Tidings is a registered religion nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 951643386. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Tidings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951643386. 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 Tidings has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

The Tidings is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years. Its registered address is 3424 Wilshire Blvd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Tidings has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Tidings is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Tidings. 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 Tidings is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Angelus is your source for Catholic news, analysis, and commentary from Los Angeles, the nation’s largest archdiocese and most culturally diverse Catholic community. The Tidings is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Tidings are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Tidings is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 951643386, 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
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
David S••••
Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2020
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 this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers 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 · 1937
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 Tidings

What is The Tidings?
The Tidings is a religion organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Angelus is your source for Catholic news, analysis, and commentary from Los Angeles, the nation’s largest archdiocese and most culturally diverse Catholic community.
When was The Tidings founded?
The Tidings was founded in 1937.
Who leads The Tidings?
David Scott serves as Director.
Where is The Tidings located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
What is The Tidings's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Tidings trustworthy?
The Tidings has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Tidings's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951643386.
What is The Tidings's website?
https://angelusnews.com