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For the Long Term

EIN 85-3008040 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOR THE LONG TERM'S (FTLT) MISSION IS TO HELP STATE, CITY, AND COUNTY PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS LEVERAGE THE POWER OF THEIR ROLES TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM GROWTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR PUBLIC BENEFICIARIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$247,335, chair/executive director

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $904,824 spent. PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS ARE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WHO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR A VARIETY OF PUBLIC FUNDS.THERE ARE A GROWING NUMBER OF 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO HELP TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS TO LEVERAGE THEIR POWER AS OWNERS, ISSUERS, FIDUCIARIES, AND CUSTOMERS TO INVEST IN WAYS THAT IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES FOR THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, EXISTING 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS HAVE FACED CHALLENGES WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS WHO SERVE AS FIDUCIARIES OF PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONS AND FUNDS. FIRST, PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS OPERATE WITHIN A BUREAUCRACY AND CANNOT REACT AS QUICKLY AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) NEED A MORE PROACTIVE FRAME IN WHICH TO ENGAGE. SECOND, PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS ENTER AND LEAVE THEIR ROLES WITH GREATER FREQUENCY DUE TO RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS TERM LIMITS.PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS ALSO OFTEN ENTER GOVERNMENT WITH A LEARNING CURVE ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AS AN OWNER AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A PUBLIC FIDUCIARY, AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OFTEN LACK ADEQUATE RESOURCES AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO FULL TRAIN AND ONBOARD THESE FISCAL OFFICERS. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE A VITAL ROLE TO PLAY IN HELPING TO EDUCATE PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS, WHICH FREES UP CRITICAL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES FOR CORE GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS. FISCAL OFFICERS ALSO NEED OUTSIDE GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM LEARN ABOUT THE NONPROFIT SUPPORT THAT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP THEM ACCELERATE THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS OWNERS AND FIDUCIARIES SO THAT THEY MAY ULTIMATELY LEVERAGE THEIR POWER AS OWNERS, ISSUERS, AND FIDUCIARIES TO BEST REPRESENT THE PUBLIC INTEREST.FTLT HAS HAS BEEN FORMED TO FILL THE CRITICAL NEED FOR A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC FISCAL OFFICERS IN MANAGING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN INTERFACING WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO BENEFIT FROM THE PUBLIC FUNDS THAT FISCAL OFFICERS ARE CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING.

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 August 2021.

    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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