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Sixdegrees Org

EIN 46-4860176 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SIXDEGREES SUPPORTS IMPACTFUL INITIATIVES TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS AND SOLUTIONS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL LEADERS, RESIDENTS, AND CELEBRITIES ON INCREASING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, AND IMPROVING A SUSTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WE LISTEN TO AND PRIORITIZE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITIES THAT ARE COMMONLY UNDERSERVED AND UNDER RESOURCED.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,123
Highest pay
$126,100, executive director

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 224% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $619,340 spent. BKXKB IS OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THE PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL CARE ITEMS. THROUGH A ROBUST NETWORK OF VETTED PARTNERS, WE ENSURE THAT ESSENTIAL RESOURCE KITS REACH THOSE WHO NEED THEM THE MOST. THESE KITS, METICULOUSLY CURATED TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS, EMBODY OUR COMMITMENT TO MAKING A TANGIBLE AND POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS FACING VARIOUS CHALLENGES. WE LAUNCHED THE FOOTLOOSE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN IN 2023 AND CONTINUED THROUGH 2024 IN SUPPORTING 20 NONPROFITS BY DISTRIBUTING 376,068 ITEMS POWERED BY 2,457 VOLUNTEER HOURS. 28,775 KITS WERE BUILT IN TOTAL THROUGH 2024.
  2. $638,257 spent. CAUSEVOLVE IS SIXDEGREES' SOCIAL IMPACT PRODUCTION TO CRAFTING IMPACTFUL NARRATIVES FOR CHANGE. IN 2023, SIXDEGREES LAUCHED SIX DEGREES WITH KEVIN BACON PODCAST. IN 2024, WE EXPANDED OUR SOCIAL IMPACT PRODUCTION, INTRODUCING SEVERAL NEW PROJECTS WHILE STRENGTHENING EXISTING ENDEAVORS. WE WRAPPED THE FIRST SEASON OF THE AWARD-WINNING SIXDEGREES WITH KEVIN BACON PODCAST, WHICH RECEIVED AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS EAGER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SEEING A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THE PASSION OF GRASSROOTS CHANGEMAKERS, WE LAUNCHED A NEW INSTAGRAM LIVE SERIES, THE SIX PACK.
  3. $180,261 spent. DEGREE SHIFT REPRESENTS OUR COMMITMENT TO SPEARHEADING CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVATIONS THAT CONVENE COMMUNITIES FOR COLLECTIVE POSITIVE IMPACT. WE UTILIZE MULTIPLE CATALYSTS TO AMPLIFY THE REACH AND IMPACT OF OUR SHARED CAUSES. ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE OF DIFFERING ABILITIES, DEGREE SHIFT IS A TESTAMENT TO OUR BELIEF IN THE POWER OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM FACILITATED GROUNDBREAKING COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BY UNITING OUR STRENGTHS, WE'RE CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT THAT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS, PROVING THAT TOGETHER, WE'RE TRULY STRONGER THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2016.

    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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