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Impact100 Dc

EIN 84-2317756 · Bethesda, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Impact 100 DC is to raise money from members to award grants to local nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia.

Income
$223,423
Spending
$182,119
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $60,000 spent. In 2024 Impact 100 DC awarded a grant in the amount of $100,000 to Best Kids to be paid in two installments. Best Kids is a 501 C 3 organization to provides one on one moneoring educational and career programming to foster and at risk youth in the District of Columbia. An initial payment of $60,000 was made in July 2024. An final payment of $40,000 was made in April 2025.
  2. $15,400 spent. In 2024 Impact 100 DC awarded a grant in the amount of 15,400 to The Musicianship a 501 C 3 organization which provides free music education and enrighment programs to marginalized communities in the DC metropolitan region. The grant was paid in full in 7 24.
  3. $15,400 spent. In 2024 Impact 100 DC awarded a grant in the amount of 15,400 to Playtime Project a 501 C 3 organization which provides access to transformative play experiences to children experiencing family homelessness in the DC metropolitan region. The grant was paid in full in 7 24.
  4. $15,400 spent. A grant of $15,400 was awarded in 2024 to DC Greens a 501 C 3 Organization which works to improve access to quality afforable healthy food in the District of Columbia. The grant was paid in full in July 2024.
  5. $40,000 spent. The final payment of the grant awarded to Open City Advocates in 2023 was paid in April 2024.
  6. $15,400 spent. An award of $15,400 was made in 2024 by Impact 100 DC to First Geneeration College Bound a 501 C 3 organization which provides adivce encouragement and support to obtain a college degree to lowincome and first generation youth. The grant was paid in full in July 2024.

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 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 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 January 2020.

    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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