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Inquiring Systems Inc

Implementing ethical social change through training, technical assistance, business and financial management, and fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofit organizations and socially responsible businesses.

Community Development Santa Rosa, CA EIN 942524840 · IRS Reg 94-2524840 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Inquiring Systems Inc

Inquiring Systems Inc is a community development organization based in SANTA ROSA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.8 million. EIN: 942524840.

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Implementing ethical social change through training, technical assistance, business and financial management, and fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofit organizations and socially responsible businesses.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S43Z
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.80%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($10.0 million)
90% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Inquiring Systems Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 942524840. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Inquiring Systems Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Inquiring Systems Inc is located in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Inquiring Systems Inc has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Inquiring Systems Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Inquiring Systems Inc. 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.

Inquiring Systems Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Inquiring Systems Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Inquiring Systems Inc is a community development organization based in SANTA ROSA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.8 million. EIN: 942524840. Inquiring Systems Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Inquiring Systems Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Inquiring Systems Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 942524840, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Pamela Campbell
CEO

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

CO
Constance G•••••
SECRETARY
GI
Gil F•••••
Director
JU
Judy K•••
Director
JU
Judy K••• J••••• A•••• 2•••
Director
KI
Kirk M••••••••
TREASURER
PA
Pamela C•••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jeanette Evans - The Press Democrat
May 2026
www.pressdemocrat.com
Form filed
$13.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
The Appreciative Inquiry Method: From knowledge elicitation to organisational inquiry - Wiley Online Library
Jul 2021
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
A framework for a systems design approach to complex societal problems - Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Jan 2019
www.cambridge.org

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Inquiring Systems Inc This page 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc 93 $18.2 million 83%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Inquiring Systems Inc

What is Inquiring Systems Inc?
Inquiring Systems Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Santa Rosa, United States. Inquiring Systems Inc is a community development organization based in SANTA ROSA, United States. Annual revenue: $8.8 million. EIN: 942524840.
When was Inquiring Systems Inc founded?
Inquiring Systems Inc was founded in 1978.
Who leads Inquiring Systems Inc?
Pamela Campbell serves as CEO.
Where is Inquiring Systems Inc located?
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, United States.
What is Inquiring Systems Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Inquiring Systems Inc trustworthy?
Inquiring Systems Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Inquiring Systems Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942524840. Registration: 94-2524840 (United States).
What is Inquiring Systems Inc's website?
http://www.inquiringsystems.org