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Treehouse

EIN 91-1425676 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIVING FOSTER KIDS A CHILDHOOD AND A FUTURE: WE ENVISION AND STRIVE TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERY CHILD THAT HAS EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE HAS THE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND LAUNCH SUCCESSFULLY INTO ADULTHOOD.

Income
$28.2 million
Spending
$22.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
241
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$268,120, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $9.7 million spent. GRADUATION SUCCESS PARTNERS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE AND THEIR EXISTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO CREATE A PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND, DEVELOP SUPPORT SYSTEMS, CONNECT TO RESOURCES, AND BUILD SELF ADVOCACY SKILLS. LAUNCH SUCCESS CONTINUES TREEHOUSE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH AFTER HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION BY PROVIDING ONGOING ACCESS TO GOAL SETTING, AND FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES.
  2. $5.6 million spent. TREEHOUSE PROVIDES FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE TREEHOUSE STORE IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE WHERE YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS CAN SHOP FOR HIGH-QUALITY ITEMS LIKE CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. HOLIDAY MAGIC PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A MEANINGFUL GIFT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. JUST-IN-TIME FUNDING REDUCES FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS RELATED TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DRIVER'S ASSISTANCE REDUCES FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR YOUTH RELATED TO SAFE DRIVING.
  3. $1.9 million spent. EDUCATION ADVOCACY PARTNERS WITH A TEAM OF EXISTING SUPPORTS IN A YOUTH'S LIFE - CAREGIVERS, CASEWORKERS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS - TO HELP RESOLVE BARRIERS AND IDENTIFY NEEDED RESOURCES FOR THE YOUTH TO MAKE PROGRESS AT SCHOOL.
  4. $780,772 spent. TREEHOUSE'S POLICY WORK INCLUDES PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND STATE AGENCIES IN DEVELOPING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA EACH YEAR. IN ORDER TO FOCUS ADVOCACY EFFORTS, TREEHOUSE HAS SET THREE HIGH LEVEL POLICY GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION AND PROGRAMS: IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME, IMPROVE TRANSITION-TO-ADULTHOOD OUTCOMES, IMPROVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES, ACTIVITIES AND MATERIAL NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 December 1989.

    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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