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Pollyanna

EIN 47-3588638 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Pollyanna builds Stronger and Kinder Communities. We do this by equipping people and institutions with the tools, knowledge and courage to live their values. We believe kindness and inclusion are not extras, but essentials for thriving schools, organizations and communities.

Income
$784,496
Spending
$794,098
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$122,645, founder

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 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. $374,460 spent. POLLYANNA HOSTED A SUMMER VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES THAT BROUGHT 14 EXCELLENT FACILITATORS WITH INFORMATIVE TOPICS TO OVER 63 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ALSO HOSTED A FULL-YEAR 2024-25 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES THAT BROUGHT 18 EXCELLENT FACILITATORS WITH INFORMATIVE TOPICS TO OVER 65 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THESE SERIES ALLOWED SCHOOLS TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ALL OF THEIR EMPLOYEES AT A REASONABLE COST. POLLYANNA TEEN COUNCIL HOSTED MONTHLY ONLINE MEETUPS FOR NATIONAL CONNECTION AND CONVERSATION BRINGING TOGETHER 13 TO 18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS. EACH MONTH THE TEENS INVITED AND INTERVIEWED LEADERS REPRESENTING SOCIAL JUSTICE, EDUCATION, CORPORATE,AND RELIGIOUS SECTORS. IN ADDITION. POLLYANNA HAS PARTNERED WITH ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, NONPROFITS, AND CORPORATIONS TO TURN INTENTIONS INTO ACTION. THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE CONFERENCE MODELS, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, IN-DEPTH ASSESSMENT, AND ORIGINAL CURRICULA.

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 November 6, 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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