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Listed with the IRS. Every screen came back clear.
A 501(c)(3) on Publication 78 and the IRS master file.
- IRS nonprofit listing
- No issue
- Revocation
- None
- IRS files
- Agree
- Sanctions
- No match
- IRS bulletin
- No notice
- California
- No record
- Charity type
- 509(a)(2)
$211krevenue
FY2025 · −39% in 3 yrs1staff
7 of 7years filed
’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Revenue and spendingRevenueSpendingDeficit
Against similar nonprofits FY2025
Operating margin2.6%
Months of reserve0.9mo
Revenue growth (annualized)+13.4%
Middle half of peersMedianSt Louis Black Authors of Childrens Literature
Where the money goes FY2025 · $205k spent
Programs$132k64%Management and general$73k36%990 FY2025 · Part IX line 25
Nothing to check in the filings
In its favor3
Strong governance
5 of 5 board members independent. Conflict-of-interest and whistleblower policies, audited financial statements, board reviews the 990.
990 Part VIGrowing faster than peers
Revenue up 13% a year since FY2019, faster than half of similar nonprofits.
990 Part I · peer cohortA history of government grants
Government grants on 3 of its 3 returns, 99% of revenue in FY2025.
990 Part VIII11funders
$194ka year, last 3 years
36%from its largest funder
Funder’20’21’22’23Community Impact NetworkNew in FY2023$210kBuild-A-Bear Foundation IncSince FY2022$70k$70kCamelback VenturesSince FY2022$40k$25kThe Opportunity Trust D/B/A Zest EducationOn and off$52kBjc Health System Dba Bjc HealthcareOn and off$13k$11k$11kAmeren Charitable Trust (Union ElectricNew in FY2023$30kDonor-advised giftsDonors not disclosed$49k2 other fundersUp to $10k a year each$5k$10k
FundedThrough a donor-advised fund