Nonprofit information and public accountability
Transparency and Organizational Information
Red Tape Foundation is committed to maintaining clear public information about its nonprofit status, leadership, programs, funding, and use of organizational resources.
Organization Information
| Legal name | Red Tape Foundation |
|---|---|
| Federal EIN | 93-2249560 |
| Federal tax status | Tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) |
| Public charity classification | Public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Effective exemption date | July 6, 2023 |
| Principal officer | Steven Funkhouser, Founder and President |
| Service area | California, with an emphasis on the Central Coast and online educational access |
Current Public Filing
Red Tape Foundation filed an IRS Form 990-N e-Postcard for the tax year ending December 31, 2025.
The filing identifies Red Tape Foundation, EIN 93-2249560, and Steven Funkhouser as principal officer.
Copies of available nonprofit records may be requested through the Contact page.
Leadership and Oversight
Steven Funkhouser, Founder and President
Steven provides organizational leadership and program direction. His professional background includes human resources, labor compliance, prevailing-wage and certified-payroll compliance, business administration, notary services, workforce education, and helping organizations understand government requirements.
Leadership responsibilities include program planning, partnerships, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, public communications, grant development, educational resources, and responsible administration of mission-related programs.
Current Charitable and Educational Work
- Developing youth babysitting, caregiving, leadership, and safety-training opportunities.
- Expanding access to CPR, First Aid, and AED education.
- Seeking grants, sponsorships, instructors, facilities, and community partners.
- Developing scholarship-supported training access.
- Publishing plain-language safety, administrative, and compliance resources.
- Providing regulatory-navigation and organizational support.
- Operating a mission-related Registered Agent Support Program for eligible California organizations.
Program availability depends on funding, qualified instructors, facilities, partnerships, participant demand, and organizational capacity.
How Funds Support the Mission
Red Tape Foundation may receive charitable contributions, grants, sponsorships, and earned program revenue.
Organizational funds may support:
- Training scholarships and sponsored participant seats.
- Educational materials, workbooks, supplies, and outreach.
- Qualified instructors and program-delivery expenses.
- Technology, insurance, administration, and nonprofit compliance.
- Community partnerships and program development.
- Reduced-fee or waived assistance when funding permits.
Unless a contribution is accepted for a specifically restricted purpose, the Foundation may use it where most needed to advance its charitable and educational mission.
Mission-Related Earned Revenue
Some Foundation activities charge reasonable fees to help cover service delivery, technology, staffing, compliance, and general nonprofit operating expenses.
Standard, nonprofit, hardship, and limited fee-waiver pathways may be available for the Registered Agent Support Program. Earned revenue remains subject to nonprofit oversight and is used to support the Foundation’s operations and charitable mission.
Public Records and Questions
Questions about nonprofit status, leadership, programs, public filings, charitable contributions, earned revenue, or organizational records may be directed to Red Tape Foundation.