Financial Information

Tax exempt status

America Gives Back, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to America Gives Back are tax deductible to the extent provided by U.S. law.

Gift matching programs

If your workplace matches your contributions, the following may be useful for your company giving program:
Name: America Gives Back, Inc.
Business address: 9720 Wilshire Blvd 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Tax # (EIN): 01-0885377

Please email us at info@americagivesback.org if you have any queries.

Financial Information

America Gives Back, Inc. ("AGB") is a Delaware non-profit public benefit corporation incorporated in December of 2006. AGB will make grants to other charitable organizations especially those groups working with poverty and health in both the USA and in Africa.

On April 25, 2007, America Gives Back (formerly known as Charity Projects Entertainment Fund) was the beneficiary of a telethon called "Idol Gives Back" produced by American Idol Productions on the Fox Channel. The event attracted over 27 million viewers and raised over $71 million in charitable contributions to AGB. In addition to the sum of $71 million a further $5 million was paid directly by third party funders to AGB's beneficiaries as matched giving to grants made by AGB.

The beneficiaries from "Idol Gives Back", which can be found here (where the money goes), included projects which were shown on-screen during the TV show and other non-profit charitable organizations especially those groups working with poverty and health both in the USA and in Africa. Of the $71 million received by AGB, $66.3 million has been awarded as grants to beneficiaries and $5 million has been used to pay for last year's campaign and program related costs. In 2007 fundraising and administration costs represented 5.9% of the total income.

AGB assisted American Idol Productions with a similar event on April 9, 2008, but was not responsible for distributing the money raised. This role was played by a newly formed not for profit called Idol Gives Back Foundation.

Where The Money Goes

Please see where the money goes for information on how the money raised from Idol Gives Back 2007 was used.

U.S. State Information

Under various state solicitation regulations, we are required to inform residents of the following U.S. states that they may also contact their state's charities registration or licensing office for further information.

Colorado - Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303.894.2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us, regarding Registration Number 20073003091.

Florida - SC number CH 22640, a copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free, within the state 1-800-help-fla. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Georgia - A full and fair description of the programs and activities of America Gives Back and its financial statements are available upon request at the address indicated above.

Michigan - MICS 37060

Mississippi - The official registration and financial information of America Gives Back may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.

New Jersey - Information filed with the attorney general concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the attorney general of the state of new jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. Registration with the attorney general does not imply endorsement.

New York - Upon request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

North Carolina - Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Pennsylvania - The official registration and financial information of America Gives Back may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia - Financial statements for the last fiscal year are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

West Virginia - West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Inquiries can be made to the Assistant Secretary at America Gives Back.