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Budgit Foundation

EIN 82-4389185 · Upper Marlboro, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAIN ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE TO USE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO SIMPLIFY PUBLIC INFORMATION, STIMULATING A COMMUNITY OF ACTIVE CITIZENS AND ENABLING THEIR RIGHT TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS, EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL OFFER BUDGET ACCESS WITH IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR MARGINALIZED PERSONS, CIVIC TECHNOLOGY, POLICY ANALYSIS, BUDGET SIMPLIFICATION, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR GOOD.

Income
$659,802
Spending
$753,225
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$294,072, president/ce

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $753,225 spent. DELIVERY OF AN INTERACTIVE ENGINE TO VISUALIZE THE BUDGETS BY CITIZENS, SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC BUDGETS IN SENEGAL AND GHANA AS SUPPORTED BY THE HEWLETT FOUNDATION, REDESIGN OF CURRENT WEBSITE FOR CHICAGO BUDGET ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ANY PAID PROFESSIONALS THAT THE ORGANIZATION CHOOSES TO HIRE. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON D.C, THOUGH WE HOPE TO HAVE A NATIONAL REACH. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES 60% OF ITS TOTAL TIME TO ITS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES TOWARDS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING ITS IMPACT IN WEST AFRICA, WHILE 40% WILL BE DEDICATED TO FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND GRANTS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALLOCATE 100% OF ITS OVERALL EXPENSES TO ITS ACTIVITIES. DELIVERY OF AN INTERACTIVE ENGINE TO VISUALIZE THE BUDGETS BY CITIZENS, SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC BUDGETS IN SENEGAL AND GHANA AS SUPPORTED BY THE HEWLETT FOUNDATION, REDESIGN OF CURRENT WEBSITE FOR CHICAGO BUDGET ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ANY PAID PROFESSIONALS THAT THE ORGANIZATION CHOOSES TO HIRE. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON D.C, THOUGH WE HOPE TO HAVE A NATIONAL REACH. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES 60% OF ITS TOTAL TIME TO ITS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES TOWARDS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING ITS IMPACT IN WEST AFRICA, WHILE 40% WILL BE DEDICATED TO FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND GRANTS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALLOCATE 100% OF ITS OVERALL EXPENSES TO ITS ACTIVITIES.

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 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 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 March 2022.

    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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