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EIN 54-2132153 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REDEFINE ALLIANCE INVESTS IN BUSINESSES THAT REVEAL AND REINFORCE THE TALENT OF PEOPLE BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$27.3 million
Spending
$29.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
98
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$404,731, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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, 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 (4)
  1. $6.9 million spent. GROWTH PORTFOLIO: REDEFINE ALLIANCE PROVIDES GRANTS AND CUSTOMIZED HANDS-ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MEASURES RESULTS TO A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (ESES) TO INCORPORATE BEST PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE ENTERPRISES.
  2. $6.8 million spent. PARTNERSHIPS: GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS AND POLICY FOSTERS PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS AND POLICY AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (ESES) AND INCREASE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY: IN RESPONSE TO THE EVER-GROWING FIELD OF EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (ESES) AND THE CATALYTIC LEARNING THAT CAN TAKE PLACE WHEN THEY HAVE A PLATFORM IN WHICH TO CONNECT, REDEFINE ALLIANCE OFFERS COMMUNITY, A DEDICATED SPACE AND CURATED RESOURCES TO HELP OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERS AND THEIR STAFF CONNECT, GROW, AND LEAD. COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE AFFINITY GROUPS TO BUILD DEEPER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE GATHERINGS TO INFORM FUTURE STRATEGY AND LEARN WITH EACH OTHER, NETWORK-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
  4. $8.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ACCELERATOR, IMPACT LENDING, LEARNING & EVIDENCE, ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION, THE FARBER INTERNSHIP, AND OUTREACH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 January 2004.

    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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