Waco Foundation
As the commmunity foundation serving mclennan county, texas, waco foundation is an independent public charity that stewards philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors and directs their use …
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Waco Foundation engages donors and supports local nonprofits.
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Mission
As the commmunity foundation serving mclennan county, texas, waco foundation is an independent public charity that stewards philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors and directs their use for the benefit of community-based charities. The goal of waco foundation is to increase quality of life in the geographic area it serves, mclennan county. Waco foundation devotes the resources in its care to efforts that identify and address the community's greatest needs. Activities are governed by a voluntary, rotating board of trustees comprised of people from the community, which uses its variance power to ensure that the interests of the entire community are the focus of the work and that the work remains relevant over time.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Waco Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1958, it predates 94% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaco Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Waco, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 746054628. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Waco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 746054628. 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.
Waco Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Waco Foundation is located in Waco, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.
Based on official tax filings, Waco Foundation has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Waco Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Waco Foundation. 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, Waco Foundation 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Waco Foundation engages donors and supports local nonprofits. Waco Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Waco Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 746054628, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
WACO FOUNDATION 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 63 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 · 1958
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Waco Foundation
- What is Waco Foundation?
- Waco Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Waco, United States. Waco Foundation engages donors and supports local nonprofits.
- When was Waco Foundation founded?
- Waco Foundation was founded in 1958.
- Who leads Waco Foundation?
- Ashley Allison serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Waco Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Waco, TX, United States.
- What is Waco Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Waco Foundation trustworthy?
- Waco Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Waco Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 746054628.
- What is Waco Foundation's website?
- http://www.wacofoundation.org