I Know I Can
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
I Know I Can is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $8,220,875 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
215 N Front St, Columbus, OH, 43215 EIN 31-1229135 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.2M
▼ 8.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$9.2M
Net assets
$46.3M
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+
—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 I Know I Can— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating61 mo reserves · -12% 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 I Know I Can: 61 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 I Know I Can— 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 I Know I Can: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.6M (FY2013) to $8.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $46.3M
Operating margin
-11.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47.6M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$46.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,220,875▼8.1% | $9,175,746▲19.4% | $46,281,030▲3.0% | $47,550,534▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,940,960▲0.2% | $7,685,179▲7.6% | $44,939,206▲6.2% | $46,006,643▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,920,521▲28.9% | $7,140,657▲17.0% | $42,302,012▼12.2% | $43,053,660▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,921,288▲2.0% | $6,102,732▲3.9% | $48,172,417▲21.3% | $49,678,666▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,788,830▼25.6% | $5,872,063▲8.0% | $39,715,736 | $40,581,354▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,127,896▲24.0% | $5,435,033▲15.1% | $39,735,575▲1.7% | $40,015,576▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,359,809▼1.6% | $4,720,898▲5.4% | $39,058,333▲2.8% | $39,424,579▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,478,047▼21.0% | $4,477,894▲1.2% | $37,986,109▲6.6% | $38,205,509▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,461,136▲61.0% | $4,425,765▲25.5% | $35,631,458▲1.3% | $35,833,769▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,878,226▼11.5% | $3,526,220▼3.5% | $35,180,061▼0.7% | $35,366,339▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,643,039 | $3,655,240 | $35,419,933▲10.1% | $35,568,867▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,655,401▲11.4% | $32,171,414▲9.4% | $32,309,485▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,282,373▲18.5% | $29,414,803▲8.6% | $29,525,212▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,770,147 | $27,081,322 | $27,225,570 | 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 · $42.0M total
288 grants to I Know I Can totaling $42.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $4,741,988 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $200,100 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2023 | $1,674,694 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $11,050 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2022 | $2,875,128 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $11,050 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2021 | $2,268,038 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Programming & outreach for seniors who are "off track" to graduate, due to covid-19 learning disruptions and the homework gap, to support their preparation for life after high school via the pursuit of a degree, credential, or in-demand. | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $11,050 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2020 | $780,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2020 | $700,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2020 | $350,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is I Know I Can a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. I Know I Can is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1229135, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is I Know I Can's EIN?
- I Know I Can's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1229135.
- How much revenue does I Know I Can report?
- I Know I Can reported $8,220,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does I Know I Can have?
- CharityIndex grades I Know I Can C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for I Know I Can (EIN 31-1229135) 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.