Defy Ventures Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Defy Ventures Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2010, with $4,627,815 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1705, Los Angeles, CA, 90010 EIN 27-3611908 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 15.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.3M
Net assets
$2.9M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Defy Ventures Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +7% 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 Defy Ventures Inc: 8 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 Defy Ventures 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 Defy Ventures Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1705, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
6.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,627,815▲15.1% | $4,313,504▲12.6% | $2,905,143▲12.1% | $3,953,203▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,021,502▲24.8% | $3,830,168▲33.4% | $2,591,832▲8.0% | $3,316,665▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,223,061▲8.7% | $2,871,906▲33.9% | $2,398,998▲19.4% | $3,255,603▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,964,539▲12.7% | $2,144,993▲15.4% | $2,009,343▲89.3% | $2,710,891▲52.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,630,097▲9.2% | $1,858,494▼13.4% | $1,061,397▲343% | $1,772,831▲68.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,408,207▼32.7% | $2,146,821▼50.4% | $239,794▲297% | $1,054,164▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,578,145▼36.0% | $4,324,130▼28.8% | -$121,592▼106% | $833,556▼72.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,586,655▲5.1% | $6,071,212▲87.5% | $2,049,430▼4.0% | $3,051,844▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,315,932▲91.8% | $3,237,633▲7.0% | $2,133,987▲3732% | $2,875,588▲258% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,771,561▲34.8% | $3,025,471▲50.4% | $55,688▼82.0% | $802,473▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,056,686▲43.1% | $2,012,073▲64.8% | $309,598▲16.8% | $860,239▲167% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,436,800 | $1,221,152▼3.9% | $264,985▲437% | $322,505▲270% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,271,057▲113% | $49,337▼68.3% | $87,150▼59.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $597,503 | $155,395 | $216,844 | 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 · $6.3M total
125 grants to Defy Ventures Inc totaling $6.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $119,750 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Prison ministry | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $17,500 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, general support for southern california chapter | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | D0507 ceo of your new life grant payment | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Ceo of your new life grant payment | 2024 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,275 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $217,720 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2023 | $110,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $75,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $55,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Defy Ventures Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Defy Ventures Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3611908, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Defy Ventures Inc's EIN?
- Defy Ventures Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3611908.
- How much revenue does Defy Ventures Inc report?
- Defy Ventures Inc reported $4,627,815 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Defy Ventures Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Defy Ventures Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Defy Ventures Inc (EIN 27-3611908) 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.