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Archewell Inc

EIN 85-2213963 · Beverly Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED BY PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN, THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX. OUR MISSION IS STRAIGHTFORWARD: SHOW UP, DO GOOD. WE BELIEVE PHILANTHROPY IS NOT A HANDOUT; IT'S A HANDHELD. AT THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION, WE ROLL UP OUR SLEEVES AND DO JUST THAT. WE CONSCIOUSLY PARTNER WITH KEY ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO IDENTIFY IMMEDIATE NEEDS, BUILD MEANINGFUL INITIATIVES, AND DRIVE LONG-TERM CHANGE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO UNCOVERING AND RESOLVING THE ROOT CAUSES OF ISSUES, PRIORITIZING LASTING SOLUTIONS OVER TEMPORARY FIXES. OUR WORK IS UNDERPINNED BY THE CORE BELIEF THAT MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR COLLECTIVE WELLBEING ARE PARAMOUNT. WE PRIORITIZE SOLUTIONS THAT CONSIDER FAMILIES, YOUTH, RACE AND GENDER, AND STRIVE TO FIND THE JOY AND HOPE WE ALL SHARE FOR THE FUTURE. THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) AND IS COMPLIANT WITH ALL DEADLINES AND MEASURES OF THE CHARITABLE SECTOR AND OPERATES WITH COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
10
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$307,507, co-executive dir/treasurer/secretary

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 97% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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, 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. BUILDING A BETTER ONLINE WORLD: AT THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION, WE ARE PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST AND MAKING INVESTMENTS IN INNOVATIVE, UPSTREAM SOLUTIONS AIMED AT CREATING A TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM DESIGNED FOR GOOD - ONE THAT IS SAFE, HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE, AND INNOVATIVE.
  2. $1.3 million spent. UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES: THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION UPLIFTS COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE BY INVESTING TIME AND RESOURCES INTO PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT FOSTER MEANINGFUL BONDS AND HELP PEOPLE THRIVE.
  3. $267,194 spent. RESTORING TRUST IN INFORMATION: THE ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION PROMOTES INFORMATION INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL JOURNALISM AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT - AN ESSENTIAL NEED FOR THE WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES AND DEMOCRACIES THE WORLD OVER. AS WE SEEK THE CREATION OF A BETTER, MORE TRUSTWORTHY, AND DIVERSE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT ACROSS ALL FORMS OF MEDIA, WE SUPPORT RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATIONS CREATING A MORE INFORMED, FACT BASED, AND MORE CONNECTED WORLD.
  4. $120,755 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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