Vagabond Missions
The purpose for which the organization is formed is to advance the teachings of jesus christ and his church, and to respond to pope john ii's call for …
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Mission
The purpose for which the organization is formed is to advance the teachings of jesus christ and his church, and to respond to pope john ii's call for a "new evangelization" to bring about a "culture of life- and "civilization of love," through effective catholic youth ministry to urban communities, based on a model of relational ministry in the midst of the inner city community, and through other programs and activities that promote the dignity and educate youth in the christian faith.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Vagabond Missions with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% of the 53,450 youth development 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVagabond Missions is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 203891942. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vagabond Missions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203891942. 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.
Vagabond Missions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Vagabond Missions is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Vagabond Missions has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vagabond Missions is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vagabond Missions. 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, Vagabond Missions 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Join Vagabond Missions is building relationships with inner-city young people and sharing the Gospel. Discover opportunities to become a missionary, support, or learn more about our outreach efforts. Vagabond Missions is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Vagabond Missions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vagabond Missions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203891942, 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.
VAGABOND MISSIONS 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 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 - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 70 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Vagabond Missions
- What is Vagabond Missions?
- Vagabond Missions is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Join Vagabond Missions is building relationships with inner-city young people and sharing the Gospel. Discover opportunities to become a missionary, support, or learn more about our outreach efforts.
- When was Vagabond Missions founded?
- Vagabond Missions was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Vagabond Missions?
- Emily Gates serves as Director.
- Where is Vagabond Missions located?
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
- What is Vagabond Missions's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vagabond Missions trustworthy?
- Vagabond Missions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Vagabond Missions's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203891942.
- What is Vagabond Missions's website?
- http://www.vagabondmissions.com