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Social Enterprise Institute USA

EIN 30-0604904 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE OF USA ACTS AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANDTECHNICAL ADVISOR, PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON HELPING NONPROFITS BUILD OR ACQUIREFOR-PROFIT SUBSIDIARIES TO GROW PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE FUNDING SOURCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ADVISING SERVICES THROUGH ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE SOCIAL IMPACT FUNDING BENEFIT CORPORATION (SIFB). NOTE THE SOCIAL IMPACT FUNDING BENEFIT CORPORATION (SIFB) WAS TRANSFERRED AS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY UNDER SOCIAL IMPACT PROPERTIES (SIP) ON JANUARY 1, 2021

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
5
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$14,762, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $1.0 million spent. In 2023, Social Enterprise Group (SEG) pivoted its focus from primarily supporting nonprofits in developing social enterprises, and expanding their revenue models, to establishing itself as a community development organization. Our emphasis shifted to aiding organizations with successful programs that address the Social Determinants of Health, helping them expand their programs and facilities to maximize their social impact. To support this strategic shift, we developed three distinctive programs: Expansion Planning, Fiscal Sponsorship, and Land Banking. These service programs are essential to enabling nonprofits, for-profits, and quasi-governmental agencies to achieve their goals of impact maximization. We have discontinued all activities that are not supporting these programs. This strategic shift in focus and service program development is responsive to the markets need for specialized Program Expansion services. As a result of this change, 2024 has already shown a substantial increase in revenue and strong market momentum. Client results and referrals have underscored the success of our new approach, with steady growth in engagements across each of SEGs refined service program areas: Expansion Planning, Fiscal Sponsorship, and Land Banking. While our missionhelping those who help othersremains the same, our methods and the types of organizations we serve have evolved. This strategic shift reflects a deeper understanding of SEG's value, as we leverage our teams skills, experience, and organizational structure to maximize our clients socioeconomic impact.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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