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Sustainable Tulsa Inc

EIN 86-1174061 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We provide education, tools, and connections for collaborative action on environmental stewardship - supporting people, profit, planet. Our vision is a world that embraces and chooses sustainable practices every day.

Income
$361,589
Spending
$366,594
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
4
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$103,188, executive dir.

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% 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 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (5)
  1. $104,618 spent. Our Scor3card program includes continual education events, match coaching, verification, awards and recognition, and an online sustainability tracking and assessment tool. Each year the program is analyzed and updated with the backdrop of regional, national, and global trends. The tool and program are for member organizations who want to track and improve their sustainability plans. Organizations using the triple bottom line strategey, Scor3card, engage around three areas of sustainability: people, profit, planet. The tool includes tips to achieve, resource links, reporting capability, and KPI tracking so they can involve their employees, bolster their economic growth, and become better environmental stewards.
  2. $75,761 spent. The Business to Business Case for Sustainability Series (B2B) brings together businesses to learn from each other about the benefits of sustainability and how they are successfully incorporating the triple bottom line into their business model. The moderated panel brings speakers from around the globe to examine ESG reporting, materiality, climate change, and sustainability best practices. This series is held several times a year with both in-person and virtual options, and compliments other programs offered like Scor3card and First Thursday.
  3. $33,777 spent. The TerraScore app empowers users in their sustainability journey by providing real-time suggestions and insights for education through action with a community of like-minded individuals. The TerraScore app involves users in sustainability programs with tangible actions and contributions to a sustainable future.
  4. $33,775 spent. First Steps is a new program to help community-based organizations embrace sustainability through simple, achievable measures on a guided journey of self-defined steps.
  5. $30,334 spent. First Thursday is The Sustainability Alliance's open-to-the-public meeting offering individuals an opportunity to network and listen to presentations from local, regional, and national sustainability leaders on a variety of topics. Meetings are in-person with a virtual option. The goal is to connect the breadth of sustainability and innovation driving success with our individual community, Scor3card teams, B2B champions, and First Step doers. First Thursday meetings alternate with Green Drinks and TerraScore as an engagement option on the first Thursday of each month.

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 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 September 2008.

    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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