Village Earth
VILLAGE EARTH HELPS RECONNECT COMMUNITIES TO THE RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE HUMAN WELL-BEING BY ENHANCING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE DO THIS BY STRENGTHENING INTERMEDIATE …
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Native lands advocacy project - developing an online land information system with data and tools needed by native american tribes to better defend, plan for, and manage their lands. Global affiliate program - project support and fiscal sponsorship for grassroots organizations. Training and consulting in sustainable community development - training community workers in community-based development and strengthening intermediate and grassroots organizations through networking, training, research, and advocacy. General program - provided technical support and training to tribes, tribal organizations, grassroots groups, and nonprofits to enhance their impact.
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Mission
Village earth helps reconnect communities to the resources that promote human well-being by enhancing social and political empowerment, community self-reliance and self-determination. We do this by strengthening intermediate and grassroots organizations through fiscal sponsorship, networking, training, research and advocacy.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Village Earth has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- financial records (4 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 + methodologyVillage Earth is a registered international nonprofit based in Fort Collins, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 841243878. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $410K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Village Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841243878. 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.
Village Earth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Village Earth is located in Fort Collins, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is PO Box 797, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Village Earth has $410K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Village Earth is classified as an International 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 $410K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Village Earth. 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, Village Earth 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Native lands advocacy project - developing an online land information system with data and tools needed by native american tribes to better defend, plan for, and manage their lands. Global affiliate program - project support and fiscal sponsorship for grassroots organizations. Training and consulting in sustainable community development - training community workers in community-based development and strengthening intermediate and grassroots organizations through networking, training, research, and advocacy. General program - provided technical support and training to tribes, tribal organizations, grassroots groups, and nonprofits to enhance their impact. Village Earth is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $410K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Village Earth are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Village Earth is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841243878, 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.
VILLAGE EARTH 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 (12)
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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 - 32 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 · 32 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Village Earth
- What is Village Earth?
- Village Earth is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Collins, United States. Native lands advocacy project - developing an online land information system with data and tools needed by native american tribes to better defend, plan for, and manage their lands. Global affiliate program - project support and fiscal sponsorship for grassroots organizations. Training and consulting in sustainable community development - training community workers in community-based development and strengthening intermediate and grassroots organizations through networking, training, research, and advocacy. General program - provided technical support and training to tribes, tribal organizations, grassroots groups, and nonprofits to enhance their impact.
- When was Village Earth founded?
- Village Earth was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Village Earth?
- David Bartecchi serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Village Earth located?
- Headquartered in Fort Collins, CO, United States.
- What is Village Earth's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Village Earth trustworthy?
- Village Earth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Village Earth's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841243878.
- What is Village Earth's website?
- http://www.villageearth.org