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Shadida Solution

EIN 82-0611749 · Cambridge, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHADIDA SOLUTIONS COLLABORATES WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO BREAK SILOSTRANSFORMATIONCREATE THRIVING ENVIRONMENTS. TOGETHER, WE SUPPORT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO UPLIFT INCLUSIVE PRACTICES AND BUILD COMMUNITIES FOR ALL.

Income
$421,987
Spending
$346,260
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$134,231, director/cle

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    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 June 30, 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. $99,048 spent. A.EXECUTIVE COACHING & STRATEGIC ADVISING: DIRECT WORK SUPPORTING NON PROFIT/SCHOOL LEADERS INCLUDING GOAL SETTING, SKILL BUILDING, ADDRESSING CHALLENGES, AND SUPPORTING THEIR WORK WITH THEIR TEAM AND CLIENTS. EITHER 1X1 OR SMALL GROUP.
  2. $26,698 spent. PROBONO: YOUNG LEADER, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT. 366 HOURS OF PROBONO SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED.
  3. $103,486 spent. C.GROUP PROGRAMMING: CROSS SECTOR WORK TO HELP BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH GROUP PROGRAMMING AND FACILITATING AT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. TEAM FACILITATION: WORKING WITH LEADERS AND THEIR TEAMS THROUGH INTENTIONAL MEETING FACILITATION, RETREATS, AND TRAININGS. SPECIFICALLY WORKING TO HELP GROUPS ALIGN ON GOALS, ADDRESS ISSUES OF EQUITY, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE WITH THE INTENTION OF IMPROVING THEIR PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY.
  5. TEAM FACILITATION: WORKING WITH LEADERS AND THEIR TEAMS THROUGH INTENTIONAL MEETING FACILITATION, RETREATS, AND TRAININGS. SPECIFICALLY WORKING TO HELP GROUPS ALIGN ON GOALS, ADDRESS ISSUES OF EQUITY, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE WITH THE INTENTION OF IMPROVING THEIR PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 2017.

    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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