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Goodstack Impact Foundation US

EIN 87-3165286 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND RESPECT FOR PHILANTHROPY THROUGH FACILITATING CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO CHARITIES, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CHARITABLE GIVING, AND CREATING VISIBILITY FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY ACCEPTING GIFTS (I) TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, (II) TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE CAUSES AND FIELDS OF INTEREST SELECTED BY THE DONOR THAT THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS, OR (III) WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FOUNDATION THAT THE DONATION BE USED TO SUPPORT A SPECIFIC CHARITY, THAT IS IN GOOD STANDING ORDER.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1062% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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. $1.7 million spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDE GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. THERE IS NO REQUIRED APPLICATION NOR PROGRAMS, OUR DONATIONS ARE UNRESTRICTED TO THE EXTENT OF THE LAW, PROVIDED THE BENEFITTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE 501(C) 3 DELIVERING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AT LARGE OR HAVE A VALID EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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