Transponder
TransPonders vision and commitment is to: address root causes of discrimination in the trans/gender diverse community; deconstruct intersectional discrimination of all underrepresented/oppressed groups within and outside of our …
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Transponder is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $285K. EIN: 813197542.
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TransPonders vision and commitment is to: address root causes of discrimination in the trans/gender diverse community; deconstruct intersectional discrimination of all underrepresented/oppressed groups within and outside of our organization; increase allyship and accomplices through relationship building and education; foster leadership within the trans/gender diverse community across generations; promote access to health by fostering expertise in mental, physical, and spiritual healing communities; network with legal counsel knowledgeable about the trans/gender diverse community.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTransponder is a registered social services nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813197542. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Transponder has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.
Transponder is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Transponder has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Transponder is classified as a Social Services 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Transponder. 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.
Transponder has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Transponder 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.
Transponder is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $285K. EIN: 813197542. Transponder is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among social services charities registered in United States: Transponder's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Transponder are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Transponder is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813197542, 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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TRANSPONDER 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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Quick facts about Transponder
- What is Transponder?
- Transponder is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. Transponder is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $285K. EIN: 813197542.
- When was Transponder founded?
- Transponder was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Transponder?
- Emz Avalos serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Transponder located?
- Headquartered in Eugene, United States.
- What is Transponder's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Transponder trustworthy?
- Transponder has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Transponder's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 813197542.
- What is Transponder's website?
- https://transponder.community/