Getaway Growth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and we experience an era of unprecedented world challenges, underserved communities need help overcoming steep barriers to enriching learning opportunities such as international educational travel. Many cannot afford travel costs, unpaid internships, or passport and visa expenses. These disparities reinforce inequities in professional networks, workforce preparedness, and cross-cultural fluency. Without intervention, inequitable access to global exposure perpetuates cycles of limited opportunity. Getaway Growth addresses this gap by providing fully funded, structured, and ethically designed global immersion programs for youth ages 15-24 from historically under-resourced communities.
- Income
- $69,956
- Spending
- $72,572
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 62%
- Highest pay
- $588, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $41,876 spent. Getaway Growth's flagship Intercultural Competence program, a 15 day international experiential learning program in Kenya, was held from June 26 to July 14, providing underserved youth with immersive cultural exchange, leadership development, and global education opportunities. The program included 36 hours of historical and cultural exploration, with students engaging directly with local communities, traditions, and educational workshops. The program served 5 students, 3 from the United States and 2 from Kenya, with all expenses fully covered, including travel, accommodation, meals, visas, and full program participation.
- Getaway Growth provides structured professional and personal development training, equipping students with skills for academic, career, and leadership success. In 2025, students completed 30 hours of professional and personal development programming, including training in human-centered design, social entrepreneurship, resume building, LinkedIn optimization, networking, and financial literacy. This program emphasized critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and emotional intelligence, enabling students to translate their global experiences into future opportunities. Participants reported significant growth in problem-solving, leadership, and self-awareness, preparing them for college and career pathways while reinforcing their role as global citizens.
- Getaway Growth's flagship program additionally focuses on hands-on service learning and community engagement, allowing students to contribute to sustainable local initiatives while learning alongside community partners. Students completed 20 hours of service learning and community impact activities, including environmental conservation efforts, cultural exchange projects, and collaborations with organizations such as A Rocha Kenya and local community groups. Activities included beach cleanups, conservation education, and traditional skill-building exchanges, fostering mutual learning between students and host communities. Through this program, participants developed a deeper understanding of global challenges and their role in addressing them. Notably, 100% of students reported increased empathy and awareness of diverse perspectives following participation.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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