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EIN 91-1465778 · Tumwater, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER! is on a mission to advance the health and well-being of all young people.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
44
Volunteers
61
Highest pay
$134,562, prior interim executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% 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 August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 August 31, 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. $924,891 spent. Club House Elementary & Middle School:TOGETHER!'s Club House before and after school and summer program serves over 200 students and their families annually at one Title I elementary school & 2 middle schools in North Thurston School District. Students receive tutoring and homework help, develop social and emotional skills and cultural awareness, and identify their personal skills and wellbeing. Club House raises students' cognitive and academic development in a safe, supportive environment with skilled and trusted mentors and role models. Centered around youth voice and choice to advance equity, this program improves attendance, academic performance, mental health and more.
  2. $637,711 spent. Community Schools Tumwater, & North Thurston Public Schools districts:TOGETHER! implements an evidence-based Community Schools model to close the opportunity gap for students experiencing poverty, discrimination, language and other barriers. Partnering with Tumwater and North Thurston public schools, Community Schools pairs case management with tangible supports and systems change work to advance educational justice and improve graduation rates. Community Schools work is place-based with staff operating Community Resource Centers within schools and community-wide events connecting families and students to critical resources, reaching 1,000+ students and families annually.
  3. $562,511 spent. Host HomesHost Homes is a proven approach providing safe, short-term housing for students aged 13-21 experiencing housing instability. Pairing community-based housing with youth-driven case management and wraparound supports, we intervene before youth experience chronic houselessness, help students pursue their educational goals, and develop and strengthen life skills. Based on a national model program, we partner with Tumwater, N. Thurston and Olympia school districts, and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, & Tumwater to prevent/break the cycle of chronic adult houselessness before it starts.
  4. $183,101 spent. Community Engagement and Support:To help provide access to services for students and families furthest from equity, TOGETHER! provides fiscal agent services for Expanding Your Horizons STEAM conference as well as fiscally administering a Rural Transportation project to expand free transit services into rural areas to improve access to needed services for youth, elderly and disabled. TOGETHER! supports other charitable projects and organizations by providing fiscal management services. Examples include Avanti Bike Project, providing youths with bikes and bike maintenance skills, and Tumwater United For Families, providing youth athletic scholarships.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 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 November 1994.

    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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