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EIN 23-7189670 · Renton, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INVESTED PROVIDES IMMEDIATE HELP FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS IN WASHINGTON TO IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE, ENGAGEMENT, AND GRADUATION RATES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
92 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 69%
Employees
7
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$123,479, operations & program director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 92.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 168% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $433,078 spent. EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAM FUNDING DIRECTLY TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE WITH MINIMAL BUREAUCRACY. WITH INPUT FROM THOSE WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THE STUDENTS - THEIR TEACHERS, COUNSELORS OR COACHES - THE SCHOOL'S LOCAL TEAM FUNDS ITEMS THAT SPECIFIC STUDENTS NEED, BUT CANNOT AFFORD, ALLOWING THEM TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN SCHOOL. SPECIFIC NEEDS INCLUDE ACTIVITY FEES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT RENTAL, UNIFORMS OR CLOTHING, OR TEST FEES. INITIAL FUNDING FOR THE YEAR WAS $295,222.
  2. $187,747 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STUDENT EQUITY THROUGH EVERY DONATION PROGRAM TO ALLOW DONORS TO DESIGNATE FUNDS TO BE USED AT SPECIFIC SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED $59,656 IN STUDENT EQUITY THROUGH EVERY DONATION FUNDS DURING THE YEAR. INVESTED PARTNERED WITH THE CITY OF SEATTLE TO DISTRIBUTE FAMILY RESOURCE FUNDS TO DESIGNATED SCHOOLS IN SEATTLE. INVESTED SENT $80,220.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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