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Springboard 2000 Enterprises Inc

EIN 52-2266068 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% 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

SPRINGBOARD IS A 501(C)3 NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANIES LED BY WOMEN. WE ARE A TRUSTED GLOBAL NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, AND ADVISORS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE SUCCESS OF ACCOMPLISHED, ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN LEADING TECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES.SPRINGBOARD PROPELS WOMEN-LED ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANIES TO THEIR NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH. WE PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH AN INTENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AROUND CRITICAL COMPONENTS FOR BUILDING THEIR COMPANIES AT SCALE. WE SURROUND OUR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH A POWERFUL COMMUNITY OF 850+ ALUMNAE AND 5,000 ADVISORS, EXPERTS, AND INVESTORS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
12
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$203,991, ceo from 01/01/24 until 04/19/24

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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 (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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 (2)
  1. $837,866 spent. SPRINGBOARD OFFERS ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN-LED COMPANIES BUILDING EXCITING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF LIFE SCIENCES, DIGITAL HEALTH, WOMEN'S HEALTH, AND RETAIL TECHNOLOGY. A FORMAL APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS IS USED TO IDENTIFY A COHORT OF TOP WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS. OVER THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAMS, SPRINGBOARD PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE A COMPANY'S NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH. ADDITIONALLY, OUR COHORT OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ARE MATCHED WITH AN EXPERT ADVISORY TEAM THAT PROVIDES INSIGHT, CONNECTIONS AND ADVICE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR COMPANY'S GROWTH OBJECTIVES. THE PROGRAMS CULMINATE IN AN EXCITING SPRINGBOARD "DEMO DAY" WHERE OUR COHORT MEMBERS ARE SHOWCASED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE OF POTENTIAL INVESTORS, MARKET PARTNERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRIES.
  2. $147,317 spent. SPRINGBOARD HOSTS NETWORKING EVENTS AND STRATEGIC ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR OUR POWERFUL NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS, ADVISORS, INVESTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS. ADDITIONALLY, SPRINGBOARD PRODUCES DOLPHIN TANK PITCH EVENTS TO SHOWCASE EXCITING AND INNOVATIVE NEW COMPANIES LED BY WOMEN AND PROVIDES KNOWLEDGE, FEEDBACK AND RESOURCES TO ACCELERATE THEIR GROWTH.

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 March 2001.

    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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