Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation
At thrive in joy, we encourage young people to discover their character strengths and the joy of service inspired by the legacy of nick fagnano. Our mission honors …
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strength of character program for teens
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Mission
At thrive in joy, we encourage young people to discover their character strengths and the joy of service inspired by the legacy of nick fagnano. Our mission honors nick, who lost his life in 2014 when a rare and unexpected lightning strike occurred on venice beach, ca.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 472931858. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $389K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472931858. 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.
Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation has $389K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation is classified as an Education 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 $389K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation. 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, Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $389K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472931858, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
THRIVE IN JOY NICK FAGNANO FOUNDATION 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
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Officers & trustees (19)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 58 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation
- What is Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation?
- Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. strength of character program for teens
- When was Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation founded?
- Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation?
- Mary Fagnano serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation trustworthy?
- Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong 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 Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472931858. Registration: 47-2931858 (United States).
- What is Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation's website?
- http://www.thriveinjoy.org