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Tilting Futures Incorporated

EIN 26-3161342 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Tilting Futures is a nonprofit guided by a singular commitment: to provide young people with the tools needed to create positive change in themselves and the world around them. Thats why we lead immersive, experiential global learning programs for students ages 17-21 and work with education organizations to expand access to these opportunities. Since 2010, weve served 2500+ students representing 130+ countries through immersive learning programs. Now, were using our strengths in program design, educational partnerships and field-building to pioneer a scalable immersive learning program model aimed at transforming education beyond traditional classrooms.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$236,538, ceo

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 276% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $3.6 million spent. To date, Tilting Futures has supported 2,500 students from 130+ countries through our combined programming since 2010. Our newest program, Take Action Lab, has already hosted over 150 students from 50+ countries in Cape Town, South Africa, where students work side-by-side with local community leaders to protect and advance human rights. Our signature program, Take Action Lab, serves as an incubator for the next generation of changemakers. At our inaugural location in Cape Town, South Africa, students join a global cohort, gaining hands-on skills through apprenticeships with local nonprofit organizations advancing human rights. Notably, 98% improved in relating to diverse individuals, and 87% of students reported that Take Action Lab helped them develop and deepen their understanding of global issues.Expanding on our first successful semesters, we plan to add additional locations and themes for Take Action Lab. Having successfully proven the concept of Take Action Lab, Tilting Futures is now formalizing strategic partnerships to achieve its ultimate goal: institutions recognizing and integrating meaningful global immersion as a crucial component of higher education and professional pathways. For instance, in 2023, we established a formal partnership with African Leadership University (ALU), one of Africa's most innovative and esteemed higher education institutions. Through this partnership, ALU offers college credit to students participating in Global Citizen Years programs, representing a significant advancement in integrating immersive learning into global higher education.After completing Take Action Lab, our students are inducted into the alumni community where they go on to thrive in college and beyond leading lives that change the world for the better. Tilting Futures continues to provide opportunities, events, resources, mentorship and leadership development to our growing global alumni network.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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