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Group 36

EIN 46-3124623 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS NGOS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR IMPACT BY PROVIDING TAILORED SUPPORT IN ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING, GRANT MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZES IN HELPING CLIENTS DRIVE LASTING, POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING PROJECT DESIGN, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FOR A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT INITIATIVES

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 February 28, 2026, 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. GROUP 36, A PENNSYLVANIA-BASED NONPROFIT, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO NGOS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, EMPOWERING THEM TO DELIVER IMPACTFUL ASSISTANCE BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE ORGANIZATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN FACILITATING RESOURCES AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR PARTNERS DELIVERING HUMANITARIAN AID, CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN REGIONS AFFECTED BY CONFLICT AND SYSTEMIC NEED. THROUGH CONSULTING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS, GROUP 36 STRENGTHENS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORTS HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS, AND ASSISTS CULTURAL INITIATIVES- DEMONSTRATING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL PRESERVATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND THE EXPANSION OF VITAL SERVICES TO DIVERSE POPULATIONS. GROUP 36, A PENNSYLVANIA-BASED NONPROFIT, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO NGOS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, EMPOWERING THEM TO DELIVER IMPACTFUL ASSISTANCE BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE ORGANIZATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN FACILITATING RESOURCES AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR PARTNERS DELIVERING HUMANITARIAN AID, CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN REGIONS AFFECTED BY CONFLICT AND SYSTEMIC NEED. THROUGH CONSULTING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS, GROUP 36 STRENGTHENS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORTS HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS, AND ASSISTS CULTURAL INITIATIVES- DEMONSTRATING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL PRESERVATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND THE EXPANSION OF VITAL SERVICES TO DIVERSE POPULATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 2026.

    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 November 2014.

    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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