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Tobacco-Free Alliance

To prevent youth from using commercial tobacco and to prioritize communities adversely affected by industry marketing and health disparities.

Health Saint Paul, MN EIN: 810691684 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Tobacco-Free Alliance

Point of sale (pos) projects: the tobacco- free alliance (tfa) is committed to reducing the harm caused by commercial tobacco, primarily in the east metro area. Our efforts center on education and policy advocacy to reduce youth access to and the appeal of commercial tobacco products and to counteract the tobacco industry's influence. A key part of this program is to promote best practice point-of-sale (pos) policies, including the prohibition of flavored tobacco product sales, to reduce tobacco-related health disparities. Environmental harms of e-cigarettes projects: this project focuses on the environmental harms of e-cigarette waste in dakota county. We created a youth group of project area teens to first identify the local environmental impact of e-cigarettes/vaping devices. We use the …

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Paul, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F52
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

To prevent youth from using commercial tobacco and to prioritize communities adversely affected by industry marketing and health disparities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F52
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 37.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 39.1% of total expenses ($71,602 of $182,976).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Tobacco-Free Alliance has a complete profile, sourced from 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's profile for Tobacco-Free Alliance draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Tobacco-Free Alliance is a registered health nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, 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 810691684. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $192K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tobacco-Free Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 810691684. 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.

Tobacco-Free Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Tobacco-Free Alliance is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tobacco-Free Alliance has $192K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tobacco-Free Alliance is classified as a Health 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 $192K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tobacco-Free Alliance. 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, Tobacco-Free Alliance 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). 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.

Point of sale (pos) projects: the tobacco- free alliance (tfa) is committed to reducing the harm caused by commercial tobacco, primarily in the east metro area. Our efforts center on education and policy advocacy to reduce youth access to and the appeal of commercial tobacco products and to counteract the tobacco industry's influence. A key part of this program is to promote best practice point-of-sale (pos) policies, including the prohibition of flavored tobacco product sales, to reduce tobacco-related health disparities. Environmental harms of e-cigarettes projects: this project focuses on the environmental harms of e-cigarette waste in dakota county. We created a youth group of project area teens to first identify... Tobacco-Free Alliance is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $192K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Tobacco-Free Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tobacco-Free Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810691684, 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
$100K-$1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, 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
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lisa M•••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (15)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 114,636
Health this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tobacco-Free Alliance

What is Tobacco-Free Alliance?
Tobacco-Free Alliance is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Point of sale (pos) projects: the tobacco- free alliance (tfa) is committed to reducing the harm caused by commercial tobacco, primarily in the east metro area. Our efforts center on education and policy advocacy to reduce youth access to and the appeal of commercial tobacco products and to counteract the tobacco industry's influence. A key part of this program is to promote best practice point-of-sale (pos) policies, including the prohibition of flavored tobacco product sales, to reduce tobacco-related health disparities. Environmental harms of e-cigarettes projects: this project focuses on the environmental harms of e-cigarette waste in dakota county. We created a youth group of project area teens to first identify the local environmental impact of e-cigarettes/vaping devices. We use the data collected to inform the development of community-based policy, systems, and environmental (pse) strategies to expand commercial tobacco-free environments, reduce youth e- cigarette initiation, and contribute to sustainable pse change within the project area. School policy and commercial tobacco prevention and education support: tfa provides technical assistance, guidance and training on tobacco-related pse change options for dakota county public health and provides training and education to project area school staff and community. Tfa also engages middle and high school students as peer-to-peer vaping prevention educators in two project area school districts.
When was Tobacco-Free Alliance founded?
Tobacco-Free Alliance was founded in 2015.
Who leads Tobacco-Free Alliance?
Lisa Marshall serves as Chair.
Where is Tobacco-Free Alliance located?
Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, United States.
What is Tobacco-Free Alliance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Tobacco-Free Alliance trustworthy?
Tobacco-Free Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Tobacco-Free Alliance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810691684.
What is Tobacco-Free Alliance's website?
http://mntobaccofreealliance.org