Fund For Human Possibility
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fund For Human Possibility is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, registered in 1994, with $101,710 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 331, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514 EIN 56-1868691 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$58K
Net assets
$70K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Fund For Human Possibility— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +43% 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 Fund For Human Possibility: 14 mo reserves · +43% 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 Fund For Human Possibility— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Fund For Human Possibility: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 331, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
- City
- Chapel Hill
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $116K (FY2016) to $102K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $70K
Operating margin
43.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$70K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$70K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,710▲21.9% | $57,750▼36.3% | $69,501▲172% | $69,501▲172% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $83,425▲10.3% | $90,660▲11.2% | $25,541▼22.1% | $25,541▼22.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $75,645▼11.5% | $81,498▼15.6% | $32,776▼15.3% | $32,776▼15.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $85,500▼21.5% | $96,569▼9.7% | $38,679▼22.3% | $38,679▼22.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $108,920▲28.8% | $106,895▼10.3% | $49,748▲4.2% | $49,748▲4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $84,535▼12.2% | $119,147▼15.4% | $47,723▼42.0% | $47,723▼42.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $96,253▼14.2% | $140,753▼5.1% | $82,335▼35.1% | $82,335▼35.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $112,239▼3.7% | $148,390▲29.3% | $126,835▼22.2% | $126,835▼22.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $116,496 | $114,757 | $162,986 | $162,986 | 990EZ |
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 · $93K total
17 grants to Fund For Human Possibility totaling $93K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support college education prep for students | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,275 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2019 | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support educational opportunities | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To help communities of color and children at risk in nc school system | 2019 | $500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2019 | $500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support children and their family reach their professional potential through providing educational resources | 2019 | $500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support education for at-risk families | 2019 | $500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Educational support for students and families to reach their potential and overcome difficult circumstances | 2019 | $500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support children facing challenging situations that distract them from reaching their full academic potential and to help students attend boarding schools, colleges and graduate school programs to make a broader impact on society as they contradict ster | 2019 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fund For Human Possibility a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fund For Human Possibility is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1868691, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fund For Human Possibility's EIN?
- Fund For Human Possibility's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1868691.
- How much revenue does Fund For Human Possibility report?
- Fund For Human Possibility reported $101,710 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fund For Human Possibility have?
- CharityIndex grades Fund For Human Possibility C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fund For Human Possibility (EIN 56-1868691) 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.