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Six Seconds

EIN 94-3274972 · Freedom, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

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

What it says it does

Six Seconds is a community of changemakers contributing to a world of insight, connection, and purpose by working toward a billion people practicing the skills of emotional intelligence.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
12
Volunteers
247
Highest pay
$175,816, ceo, secretary, treasurer

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 70 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. To bring the practice of emotional intelligence to everyone, we trained and supported professionals in validated EQ tools and methods. This included over 737 certification participants from over 25 countries. In turn, our 2,724 active certified professionals supported approximately 501,018 people to be more aware and more effective in work, school, and life. We leveraged robust, scientifically validated assessment tools to make our work measurable; these tools are used in cases, validation studies, and in personal development. The assessments are supported by books and hands-on learning materials to make the concepts practical and actionable. Objective: Grow a thriving community of thousands of professionals deeply engaged in sharing the practice of EQ.
  2. $1.0 million spent. Improved the health and vitality of more than 100 organizations (schools, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies) by adding Emotional Intelligence to their programs. Delivered organizational change consulting, professional development training, coaching and mentoring--teaching people to be better with people. Blending assessments and powerful development tools, these processes provided measurable, tangible benefit to individuals, teams and organizations. For schools, the impact on students and families was also measured, and educators were taught how to teach EQ skills in the classroom and the community. Objective: To create safer and more positive organizations where people can be and do their best.
  3. $511,966 spent. To build capacity for youth wellbeing, we partnered with nonprofits and NGOs to integrate emotional intelligence skills in their programs, and directly deliver programs for youth and adults. These included the POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Childrens Day, the Climate of Emotions program for youth activists, and EQ Cafes held in over 200 cities. We held weekly online and in-person events reaching over 32,409 participants. Objective: To grow capacity for youth wellbeing by increasing emotional intelligence.

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 May 1998.

    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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