Greater Good Charities
98% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2007, with $311,909,284 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
301 Union St Unit 21308, Seattle, WA, 98111 EIN 20-4846675 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2023)
$311.9M
▲ 102.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$310.6M
Net assets
$13.2M
Employees
92
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Greater Good Charities: 98% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% 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 Greater Good Charities: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Greater Good Charities: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Greater Good Charities: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Greater good charities responds to need by providing aid, expertise and funding on a global scale. the organization engages in program activities at the points of intersection of people, animals and the environment.
What they do
People:$4,884,377 was granted to charities addressing hunger, poverty, health and education in the u.s. and internationally. funds supported programs to distribute food, provide stoves for displaced people in darfur, provide high yield seeds in agricultural areas in africa, provide clean water in african communities, high-calorie, nutritious food for infants and mothers and basic survival supplies in areas affected by disasters.
Environment:$1,159,549 was granted to non-profit partners who work to protect endangered animal species, plant trees in deforested areas to offset carbon emissions and study habitat for conservation and restoration purposes.
Contact & location
- Address
- 301 Union St Unit 21308, Seattle, WA, 98111
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.1M (FY2013) to $311.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $13.2M
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.0M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$13.2M
Salaries & benefits
$7.5M
2% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311,909,284▲102% | $310,629,090▲101% | $13,237,027▲11.0% | $15,961,581▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $154,201,628▲30.9% | $154,241,068▲37.0% | $11,921,070 | $15,639,559▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $117,794,053▲53.1% | $112,562,423▲42.8% | $11,915,246▲78.2% | $14,072,061▲77.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,960,540▲2.1% | $78,814,261▲8.1% | $6,685,562▼21.6% | $7,916,385▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,394,111▲21.0% | $72,917,563▲15.9% | $8,529,231▲40.7% | $9,977,818▲51.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $62,292,190▲23.2% | $62,917,228▲21.8% | $6,063,881▼9.0% | $6,608,260▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,571,544▼1.6% | $51,665,998▲3.0% | $6,665,205▼14.1% | $7,424,875▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,402,088▲39.7% | $50,174,155▲48.5% | $7,758,399▲13.4% | $8,049,281▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,804,095▲106% | $33,786,859▲109% | $6,842,758▲65.4% | $7,191,320▲68.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,832,066▲150% | $16,184,485▲185% | $4,135,968▲47.7% | $4,276,124▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,133,895 | $5,671,207▲97.5% | $2,800,076▲596% | $2,843,524▲607% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,871,355▲5.0% | $402,320▲22.2% | $402,320▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,735,435▼18.2% | $329,266▼21.0% | $387,629▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,345,918▼15.3% | $416,530▲4.4% | $420,302▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,950,634 | $398,995 | $431,857 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Liz Baker — $290,242 (0.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Baker | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $290,242 |
| Noah Horton | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $199,634 |
| Jemimah Okantey | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $190,080 |
| Stephen Minter | General Counsel | 50 | $183,006 |
| Sean Cherry | Vp, Digital Media (thru 9/23) | 50 | $166,624 |
| Denise St Jean | Executive Vp, Communications | 45 | $145,330 |
| Sara Varsa | Executive Vp, Programs | 50 | $144,175 |
| Melissa Rubin | Executive Vp, Fundraising | 50 | $144,017 |
| Denise Bingler | Vp, Programs | 45 | $132,026 |
| Amanda Rainey | Chief Philanthropy Officer (thru 2/24) | 50 | $83,076 |
| David Samuelson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Yaskulka | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Greg Hesterberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jackson Galaxy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jam Stewart | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Jeff Zuba | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Gehrt | Board Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Julia Christophersen | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Julie Ryan | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Klintworth | Board Member (thru 6/24) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Causemic LLC | Consulting Services | $332,187 |
| Shawn A Jenkins | Consulting Services | $138,343 |
| Miss Simon LLC | Consulting Services | $130,900 |
Grants received · $43.1M total
86 grants to Greater Good Charities totaling $43.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Pet supplies, transport, disaster response | 2024 | $4,733,681 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2024 | $854,218 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $159,987 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $109,911 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $29,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $24,482 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $22,569 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $16,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,836 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $14,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $9,100 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Pet supplies, transport, disaster response | 2023 | $5,191,135 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2023 | $383,000 |
Grants made · $275.4M in FY2023
327 grants totaling $275.4M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Greater Good Charities →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rezdawg Rescue Inc | Support for people, rescued animals | $21,946,571 |
| City Help Inc of Phoenix | Support for people, rescued animals | $20,532,316 |
| Louisiana Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | Support for rescued animals | $16,034,597 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | Support for rescued animals | $13,814,409 |
| 4 Paws Animal Rescue | Support for rescued animals | $12,452,773 |
| Rescue Pack | Support for people | $11,362,563 |
| Walton County Animal Services | Support for people, rescued animals | $10,690,221 |
| Pet Project For Pets Inc | Support for rescued animals | $10,637,021 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Support for people, rescued animals | $10,184,447 |
| Girtys Place Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | Support for rescued animals | $9,940,422 |
| United Pet Fund | Support for rescued animals | $8,077,423 |
| City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services | Support for rescued animals | $6,141,500 |
| Henrys House-feral Community Incorporated | Support for rescued animals | $5,836,887 |
| Animal Rescue Aid Corporation | Support for rescued animals | $5,129,023 |
| Northern Oklahoma Humane Society | Support for rescued animals | $4,751,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Good Charities a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4846675, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater Good Charities's EIN?
- Greater Good Charities's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4846675.
- How much revenue does Greater Good Charities report?
- Greater Good Charities reported $311,909,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Greater Good Charities's spending goes to programs?
- Greater Good Charities spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Greater Good Charities have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Good Charities B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Greater Good Charities's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Greater Good Charities's latest Form 990 is $290,242, paid to Liz Baker (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Greater Good Charities (EIN 20-4846675) 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.