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Second Century Foundation

EIN 86-1654217 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 258 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION IN REAL ESTATE IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION CREATED TO INTRODUCE, EMPOWER, AND ADVANCE UNDERREPRESENTED CANDIDATES IN THE REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ("PROPTECH") THROUGH ITS SUPPORT AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS CHARITABLE GOALS PRIMARILY BY PAYING FOR THE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS INDUSTRY SEMINARS AND EVENTS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED PERSONS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE.

Income
$210,651
Spending
$332,855
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$97,500, president

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 258 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $191,039 spent. FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION IN REAL ESTATE IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION CREATED TO CATALYZE PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT ENHANCE THE BUILT WORLD. THE FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION IN REAL ESTATE FOCUSES ON THE REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ("PROPTECH") AND ACCOMPLISHES ITS CHARITABLE GOALS BY SPONSORING ATTENDANCE AT INDUSTRY EVENTS. CREATING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, BUILDING IN-PERSON TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES, AND SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOR INNOVATORS IN THE ECOSYSTEM.

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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