Virginia Civics Education Incorporated
To promote constitutional literacy, critical thinking, and civic engagement, empowering the next generation of leaders in virginia.
Virginia Civics Education Inc
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WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITIONS:Over two in-person We the People qualifying competitions, an in-person Middle & High School We the People State Finals, support for teams qualifying for the We the People National Finals, and school-based We the People competitions, VA Civics supported nearly 600 competitive We the People students in the 2022 fiscal year. Nearly 60 volunteers from private, public, and nonprofit sectors donated their time as judges, timers, and facilitators. A significant portion of staff time to run these events, logistics of the events themselves, and the cost for awards were supported by a $20,000 gift from a corporate charitable foundation. WE THE PEOPLE TEACHER TRAINING:VA Civics provided a four-day virtual Summer Institute, two virtual one-day follow-up trainings, and …
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Mission
To promote constitutional literacy, critical thinking, and civic engagement, empowering the next generation of leaders in virginia.
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· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Virginia Civics Education Incorporated has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVirginia Civics Education Incorporated is a registered social services nonprofit based in Culpeper, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 825305596. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $201K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Virginia Civics Education Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 825305596. 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.
Virginia Civics Education Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Virginia Civics Education Incorporated is located in Culpeper, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Virginia Civics Education Incorporated has $201K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Virginia Civics Education Incorporated 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 $201K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Virginia Civics Education Incorporated. 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, Virginia Civics Education Incorporated 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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.
WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITIONS:Over two in-person We the People qualifying competitions, an in-person Middle & High School We the People State Finals, support for teams qualifying for the We the People National Finals, and school-based We the People competitions, VA Civics supported nearly 600 competitive We the People students in the 2022 fiscal year. Nearly 60 volunteers from private, public, and nonprofit sectors donated their time as judges, timers, and facilitators. A significant portion of staff time to run these events, logistics of the events themselves, and the cost for awards were supported by a $20,000 gift from a corporate charitable foundation. WE THE PEOPLE TEACHER TRAINING:VA Civics provided a... Virginia Civics Education Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $201K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Virginia Civics Education Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Virginia Civics Education Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 825305596, 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
3 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.
VIRGINIA CIVICS EDUCATION INCORPORATED 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
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12 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 30 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Virginia Civics Education Incorporated
- What is Virginia Civics Education Incorporated?
- Virginia Civics Education Incorporated is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Culpeper, United States. WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITIONS:Over two in-person We the People qualifying competitions, an in-person Middle & High School We the People State Finals, support for teams qualifying for the We the People National Finals, and school-based We the People competitions, VA Civics supported nearly 600 competitive We the People students in the 2022 fiscal year. Nearly 60 volunteers from private, public, and nonprofit sectors donated their time as judges, timers, and facilitators. A significant portion of staff time to run these events, logistics of the events themselves, and the cost for awards were supported by a $20,000 gift from a corporate charitable foundation. WE THE PEOPLE TEACHER TRAINING:VA Civics provided a four-day virtual Summer Institute, two virtual one-day follow-up trainings, and one in-person one-day follow-up training to a cohort of We the People teachers for the 20212022 school year. The cohort consisted of 13 teachers and three mentor teachers from schools around Virginia who are committed to using the We the People curriculum in their classroom and who began their training with VA Civics either in 2019 or 2020. These teachers have maintained participation in the We the People program at 63 schools and over 6,000 students in Virginia. Scholar and mentor expenses for the year of training equal to $2,900, supplementary textbooks totaling $2,815, in-person event logistics totaling $2,282, and staff time and administration for running each event were supported by a $15,000 gift from a corporate charitable foundation. PROJECT CITIZEN PROGRAM:VA Civics partnered with the Virginia Commission on Civic Education to establish the Virginia Civics Coalition, a group of organizations and individuals committed to advancing effective and meaningful civic learning policies and practices. The Coalition is based on a shared commitment to policies and practices that represent the interests and experiences of all Virginians, with distinct recommendations for K-12, higher educa
- When was Virginia Civics Education Incorporated founded?
- Virginia Civics Education Incorporated was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Virginia Civics Education Incorporated?
- Jennifer Patja serves as Co-Executive Director.
- Where is Virginia Civics Education Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Culpeper, VA, United States.
- What is Virginia Civics Education Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Virginia Civics Education Incorporated trustworthy?
- Virginia Civics Education Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Virginia Civics Education Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 825305596.
- What is Virginia Civics Education Incorporated's website?
- http://vacivics.org/