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Strivetogether Inc

EIN 81-3380647 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We partner with communities to ensure every child has every chance to succeed because race, ethnicity, poverty and circumstance should not determine opportunity or outcome.

Income
$48.1 million
Spending
$38.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
68
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$487,512, chief executive officer

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $19.6 million spent. Cradle to Career Network: StriveTogether connects, champions and supports the work of communities in the Cradle to Career Network to get better results for young people. In 2025, the Network spanned 70 communities in 28 states, reaching 13.8 million youth. 71% of communities in the Network with sufficient data have improved four or more cradle-to-career outcomes relative to a 2022 baseline. We also launched a set of seven outcomes playbooks, giving communities practical, data-driven tools to get results. Our investments continued to strengthen civic infrastructure and increase access to capital to leverage local investments. Grants awarded this year supported a range of initiatives to increase economic mobility by helping more young people reach key milestones.
  2. $9.1 million spent. Policy and Partnership: StriveTogether supports policy solutions at all levels to center young people. In 2025, Cradle to Career Network members reported policy wins totaling $13.3 billion. State policy coalitions played a defining role in translating legislation into action, elevating community voice and ensuring public investments reach children and families. Seven states participated in our Policy Implementation Community of Practice and led policy agendas in their states.
  3. $3.1 million spent. Training Hub: The Training Hub Powered by StriveTogether builds skills for community leaders transforming systems to improve outcomes. In 2025, the Training Hub provided 7,641 hours of learning to leaders across the country on topics like collaborative improvement, backbone excellence and data use. We also worked with the Harvard Graduate School of Education and other partners to launch the EdRedesign Fellowship for Cradle-to-Career Partnership Leaders, a first-of-its-kind program for emerging leaders.
  4. $1.4 million spent. Pathways Impact Fund(PIF): StriveTogether catalyzed the Pathways Impact Fund to increase high-quality career pathways by investing in and supporting regional intermediary organizations that connect education and workforce partners. In 2025, the Fund selected its first round of grantees, secured an additional inaugural funder and confirmed its program strategy, designed to bridge educational experiences and careers to unlock economic mobility.
  5. (Expenses $ 1,406,611 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Pathways Impact Fund(PIF): StriveTogether catalyzed the Pathways Impact Fund to increase high-quality career pathways by investing in and supporting regional intermediary organizations that connect education and workforce partners. In 2025, the Fund selected its first round of grantees, secured an additional inaugural funder and confirmed its program strategy, designed to bridge educational experiences and careers to unlock economic mobility.

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 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 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 September 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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