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Big-Brained Superheroes Club

EIN 47-1094849 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Yesler and South Seattle Youth Community - engagement and support through job training and mentoring for youth and teens as well as homework help and STEAM activities

Income
$32,623
Spending
$125,999
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Highest pay
$15,288, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 286% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $77,223 spent. BUDDY PROGRAM - (July 1, 2024-June 31, 2025) The main accomplishment this year, as we close operations, was developing three Big-Brained Superheroes Club assets: The Big-Brained Superhero Handbooks #1, 2, and 3. All of these assets will be available for download online indefinitely. During this time, a former Big Brain Buddy, was hired as the asset's Graphic Designer and Developer. Over the year, he worked with community members, ages 2-15, as they play tested the workbooks.
  2. $35,128 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) Continued providing funds and mentorship for former Big Buddies and community members as they pursue their college degrees. The scholarships provided academic assistance, room and board, college textbooks, supplies, technology, and textbooks for these select scholars.
  3. $9,228 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) The main community development expenses consisted of payroll for the staff to attend to any needs of the community as we wrap our programs.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2015.

    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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