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Grid110 Inc

EIN 47-4318779 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER THE MOST THRIVING, INVITING & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS. WE BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WITH THE GOAL OF BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD HAVE THE CHANCE TO PURSUE IT AND RECEIVE SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. OUR WORK IMPACTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY TRADITIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS -- THAT'S WHAT DRIVES US TO MAKE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PATH MORE EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE.

Income
$421,584
Spending
$407,859
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
15

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $116,038 spent. LAUNCHPAD EXTENSION PROGRAM: FACILITATED 1 COHORT OF 12 COMPANIES, WHO WERE READY TO TAKE THEIR IDEA PAST LAUNCH AND RECEIVE MORE FOCUSED SUPPORT INCLUDING ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP AND CRITICAL RESOURCES. "
  2. $77,358 spent. IDEA TO LAUNCH BOOTCAMP: FACILIATED 1 COHORT OF 34 IDEA STAGE COMPANIES, PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP AND CRITICAL RESOURCES.
  3. $64,465 spent. COMMUNITY EXPENSES: SUPPORTED PREVIOUS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (ALUMNI) THROUGH CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND ADVISING HOURS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED EXTERNAL COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS. "

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 June 2016.

    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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