Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2012, with $10,958,819 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
805 15th St Nw Ste 1100, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 27-1678009 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.0M
▼ 54.2% vs prior year
Social Science median: $380K
Expenses (FY2024)
$17.5M
Net assets
$17.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -60% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc: 12 mo reserves · -60% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 805 15th St Nw Ste 1100, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Social Science
- Subcategory
- Social Science Research
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $14.6M (FY2015) to $11.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.6MNet assets $17.5M
Operating margin
-59.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.1M
Total liabilities
$3.6M
Net assets
$17.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,958,819▼54.2% | $17,493,077▼2.9% | $17,534,161▼27.3% | $21,086,267▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,951,203▲67.4% | $18,019,969▲5.4% | $24,105,516▼6.6% | $27,537,104▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,305,997▼24.0% | $17,104,596▲4.1% | $25,802,976▼9.1% | $30,546,600▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,817,686▼41.8% | $16,428,707▼2.8% | $28,391,127▲9.2% | $32,612,042▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $32,329,188▲97.7% | $16,906,038▼10.7% | $26,004,622▲146% | $31,447,220▲126% | 990 |
| 2019 | $16,349,723▼17.0% | $18,939,784▲18.7% | $10,581,472▼19.6% | $13,919,146▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,706,228▲67.0% | $15,951,664▲21.7% | $13,157,232▲39.9% | $15,728,294▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,798,630▲8.0% | $13,111,129▲20.8% | $9,403,182▼12.2% | $11,491,530▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,923,368▼25.1% | $10,857,434▲47.3% | $10,715,755▲0.6% | $11,874,715▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,580,111 | $7,368,697 | $10,649,821 | $11,400,680 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $22.3M total
70 grants to Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc totaling $22.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $129,589 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc | Health | 2024 | $48,733 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Research | 2023 | $1,148,658 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Sub-award | 2023 | $758,396 |
| The Skoll Fund | Sciences | 2023 | $750,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $484,300 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2023 | $278,684 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2023 | $72,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1678009, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc's EIN?
- Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1678009.
- How much revenue does Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc report?
- Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc reported $10,958,819 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc (EIN 27-1678009) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.