Yes We Must Coalition
The yes we must coalition strives to increase degree attainment of low-income students by promoting the work of small, independent, not-for-profit colleges and universities committed to this purpose.
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Membership support is the primary mission of yes we must coalition and includes research and data collection, dissemination of literature and best practices via the website, webinars,a newsletter and the annual meeting. Collaborative projects are projects in which yes we must coalition works with a defined group of member schools on a specific goal. The organization typically receives a grant to fund this type of project. The current project is funded by the teagle foundation and supports the inplementation of the infusion of liberal arts education into business programs. Other projects includes the advocacy work of the coalition, involvement in the values commission and consulting projects.
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Mission
The yes we must coalition strives to increase degree attainment of low-income students by promoting the work of small, independent, not-for-profit colleges and universities committed to this purpose.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Yes We Must Coalition with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYes We Must Coalition is a registered education nonprofit based in Berlin, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 541439744. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $756K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Yes We Must Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541439744. 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.
Yes We Must Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Yes We Must Coalition is located in Berlin, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Yes We Must Coalition has $756K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Yes We Must Coalition is classified as an Education 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 $756K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Yes We Must Coalition. 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, Yes We Must Coalition 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Membership support is the primary mission of yes we must coalition and includes research and data collection, dissemination of literature and best practices via the website, webinars,a newsletter and the annual meeting. Collaborative projects are projects in which yes we must coalition works with a defined group of member schools on a specific goal. The organization typically receives a grant to fund this type of project. The current project is funded by the teagle foundation and supports the inplementation of the infusion of liberal arts education into business programs. Other projects includes the advocacy work of the coalition, involvement in the values commission and consulting projects. Yes We Must Coalition is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $756K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Yes We Must Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Yes We Must Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541439744, 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 (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.
YES WE MUST COALITION 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 (5)
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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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Yes We Must Coalition
- What is Yes We Must Coalition?
- Yes We Must Coalition is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berlin, United States. Membership support is the primary mission of yes we must coalition and includes research and data collection, dissemination of literature and best practices via the website, webinars,a newsletter and the annual meeting. Collaborative projects are projects in which yes we must coalition works with a defined group of member schools on a specific goal. The organization typically receives a grant to fund this type of project. The current project is funded by the teagle foundation and supports the inplementation of the infusion of liberal arts education into business programs. Other projects includes the advocacy work of the coalition, involvement in the values commission and consulting projects.
- When was Yes We Must Coalition founded?
- Yes We Must Coalition was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Yes We Must Coalition?
- Dr Gloria Nemerowicz serves as President.
- Where is Yes We Must Coalition located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, MA, United States.
- What is Yes We Must Coalition's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Yes We Must Coalition trustworthy?
- Yes We Must Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Yes We Must Coalition's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 541439744.
- What is Yes We Must Coalition's website?
- http://yeswemustcoalition.org