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Televerde Foundation Inc

EIN 85-0535332 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN WITH THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY JOIN AND ADVANCE IN THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
667
Highest pay
$211,061, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THE MISSION OF THE TELEVERDE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN WITH THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY JOIN AND ADVANCE IN THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITION SUPPORT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY WITH REAL, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. OUR TARGETS INCLUDE: 95% EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RELEASE FIRST YEAR EARNINGS GREATER THAN $35,000 LESS THAN 10% RECIDIVISM(CONTINUED ON SCH O)WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS BY PROVIDING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH ACCESS TO OUR THREE DISTINCT PATHS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING:CAREER PATHS: PROVIDES BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS, COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR CAREERS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, IT HELPDESK AND INSIDE SALES CAREERS.PATHS REENTRY: PROVIDES THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENABLES SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY WITH REAL, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. OUR TARGETS INCLUDE: 95% EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RELEASE FIRST YEAR EARNINGS GREATER THAN $35,000 LESS THAN 10% RECIDIVISM(CONTINUED ON SCH O)WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS BY PROVIDING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH ACCESS TO OUR THREE DISTINCT PATHS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING:CAREER PATHS: PROVIDES BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS, COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR CAREERS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, IT HELP DESK AND INSIDE SALES CAREERS.PATHS REENTRY: PROVIDES THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENABLES SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. CURRICULUM INCLUDES EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE, RESUME WRITING, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS.PATHS 2 SUCCESS: POSTRELEASE SUPPORT INCLUDING ONGOING JOB PLACEMENT, ONGOING TRAINING, EDUCATION, MENTORING, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ADDITIONAL PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION AND TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER.TELEVERDE FOUNDATION USES BEST PRACTICES AND CERTIFIED, ACCREDITED CURRICULA TO ENSURE ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE RELEVANT, USEFUL, AND REPUTABLE TRAINING AND EDUCATION. PARTNERING WITH A HOST OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND FOR PROFIT BUSINESSES, THE TELEVERDE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A COMPLETE SUITE OF SERVICES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL REENTRY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. KEY PARTNERS AND CURRICULUM PROVIDERS INCLUDE: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, AWS UNIVERSITY, CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, CVS HEALTH, FACTOR8, INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, LINKEDIN, MCGRAW HILL, MONEY EXPERIENCE, PAYPAL, SV ACADEMY, TELEVERDE, LLC, AND THE CHANGE COMPANIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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