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Givinga Foundation Inc

EIN 47-4172718 · Wellesley, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER DONORS OF ALL SIZES THROUGH A TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE PUBLIC CHARITY PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO WORLD CLASS GIVING ACCOUNTS AND PROMOTES ACTIVE AND CONSISTENT GIVING.

Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$12.7 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$24,000, executive director/directo

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (1)
  1. $12.3 million spent. THE GIVINGA FOUNDATION FULFILLS OUR MISSION TO MAKE PHILANTHROPY ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE IN FIVE PRINCIPAL WAYS: 1. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT 501(3) PUBLIC CHARITY WE RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PERCENTAGE OF OUR DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND THAT SUPPORT COMES FROM A BROAD AND DIVERSE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMPANIES. WE ARE NOT AN "AFFILIATED NON-PROFIT ENTITY" OF A LARGER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. WE DON'T SUPPORT A SPECIFIC COMMUNITY, GEOGRAPHY OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION. INSTEAD, THE GIVINGA FOUNDATION IS A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION BUILT AND DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE GIVING ACTIVITIES OF ALL ITS INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT HOLDERS EQUALLY. 2. WE BELIEVE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND WE HAVE BUILT A PLATFORM THAT REMOVES HIGH MINIMUMS REQUIRED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT, HIGH MINIMUM GRANT REQUIREMENTS AND ASSET UNDER MANAGEMENT FEES THAT PROMOTE ACCUMULATION VERSUS GIVING ACTIVITIES TO GIVE SMALL AND MID-SIZED PHILANTHROPISTS A PLATFORM TO ORGANIZE THEIR GIVING STRATEGIES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE DAF IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GIVING VEHICLES IN THE MARKET TODAY AND HAVE CREATED A PLATFORM THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO DONORS OF ANY SIZE. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT ANYONE CAN CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH THE GIVINGA FOUNDATION AND HAVE ACCESS TO ALL OF THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR IMPACT 3. WE FACILITATE AMPLIFIED GIVING. TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED MANY ASPECTS OF OUR DAILY LIVES AND WE BELIEVE THAT IT CAN DO THE SAME FOR GIVING. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GIVINGA, INC. ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE OUR ACCOUNT HOLDERS WITH UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO POOLS OF GIVING CAPITAL AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PHILANTHROPISTS THAT SHARE THEIR PASSION. OUR CAMPAIGN PLATFORM ALLOWS ANYONE WITH AN ACCOUNT TO CREATE A CAUSE-SPECIFIC CAMPAIGNS AND SHARE WITH THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILYAND SOCIAL NETWORKS. ACCOUNT HOLDERS CREATE AND GIVING, INC. PROVIDES REPORTING, AND=MINISTRATION AND TAX RECEIPTING. IN ADDITION, OUR ACCOUNT HOLDERS HAVE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE POOLS OF ADDITIONAL CAPITAL (WE CALL THESE POOLS AMPLIFIERS) TO INCREASE THE TOTAL IMPACT OF THE GRANT.4. WE FOLLOW AN "ASSETS IN MOTION" PHILOSOPHY THE GIVINGA FOUNDATION HAS CREATED A REVOLUTIONARY SPONSORING ORGANIZATION THAT ALIGNS ALL PARTIES AROUND GRANTING VERSUS ACCUMULATING ASSETS. DONOR ADVISED FUNDS PROVIDE UNPRECEDENTED FLEXIBILITY TO ACCOUNT HOLDERS AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO EXCISE TAXES, PAYOUT RULES OR DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. THE GF PLATFORM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO MAXIMIZE ACCOUNT HOLDER IMPACT AND IS STRUCTURED AND PRICED AROUND ACTIVE GRANT MAKING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR ADMINISTRATIVE PROVIDER GIVINGA, INC. WE HAVE CREATED THE FIRST ZERO FEE STRUCTURE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE CHARGE NO START-UP FEE, NO FEES BASED ON ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT AND NO FEES ON ACCOUNT HOLDER ASSETS GRANTED DIRECTLY TO CHARITY. IN ADDITION, WE ADHERE TO A "BREAKEVEN" MODEL OF ADMINISTRATION, DIRECTING ALL ANNUAL EXCESS REVENUES BACK IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF OUR ACCOUNT HOLDERS.

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 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 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 August 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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