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 …
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Angelus is your source for Catholic news, analysis, and commentary from Los Angeles, the nation’s largest archdiocese and most culturally diverse Catholic community.
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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyThe 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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 TIDINGS 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 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
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers 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 · 1937
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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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