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Sixth & I Synagogue Inc

EIN 33-1036146 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SIXTH & I'S MISSION IS TO BE AN INVITING GATEWAY FOR WASHINGTON'S LARGE POPULATION OF UNAFFILIATED JEWS IN THEIR 20S AND 30S, UTILIZING A NONDENOMINATIONAL, NON-MEMBERSHIP APPROACH. SIXTH & I IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING AN UNEXPECTED AND CREATIVE MIX OF HIGH-IMPACT, LOW-COST CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS TO MEET THE FAR-RANGING NEEDS OF TODAY'S YOUNG JEWISH COMMUNITY. OUR UNIQUE EVENTS WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A BARRIER-FREE ENTRY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INTO JEWISH LIFE.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
40
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$281,858, chief executive officer

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. JEWISH RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING INCLUDING EDUCATION, SHABBAT SERVICES, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK OFFERS DYNAMIC WAYS FOR THOSE PRIMARILY IN THEIR 20S AND 30S TO ENGAGE WITH JEWISH VALUES, IDEAS, AND TRADITIONS ON THEIR OWN TERMS AND WITHOUT JUDGMENT.
  2. $1.0 million spent. ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING OF SPEAKERS AND BOOK TALKS AIMS TO REACH A BROAD AUDIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT FUEL CURIOSITY, SPARK INSPIRATION, AND PROMOTE INTERACTION WITH PREEMINENT THOUGHT LEADERS AND POP CULTURE INFLUENCERS.
  3. $536,766 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING OF CONCERTS AND COMEDY SHOWS CONSISTS OF CUTTING EDGE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THAT ENTERTAINS AND ENLIGHTENS THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE.
  4. $422,111 spent. RENTAL: SIXTH & I OFFERS SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE MILESTONES AND LIFECYCLE EVENTS RELATED TO FURTHERING SIXTH & I'S RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE MISSION THROUGH EVENT RENTALS BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SUCH AS JEWISH, SECULAR, AND INTERFAITH WEDDINGS, B'NAI MITZVAH, BRIS AND NAMING CEREMONIES, AND MEMORIAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS FOR MEETINGS, RETREATS, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER GATHERINGS.

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 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 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 November 2003.

    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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