Ibis Group
95% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ibis Group is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2008, with $2,077,213 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
55 M St Se Ste 340, Washington, DC, 20003 EIN 26-0876000 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.9M
Net assets
$72.2M
Employees
0
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 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 rating95% to programs
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 Ibis Group: 95% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating62 mo reserves · -568% 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 Ibis Group: 62 mo reserves · -568% margin earns a F 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 Ibis Group: 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 Ibis Group: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The ibis group is devoted to improving literacy for children and adults with a focus on supporting those with dyslexia.
What they do
Wit & wisdom is a k-8 humanities curriculum based on authentic texts of the highest quality. students use these texts at every turn to learn, and eventually master, essential reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary skills. instead of basals, students read books they love in order to build knowledge of important topics and master literacy skills. all students read and discuss grade-level texts, with suggestions for support included at key moments throughout each lesson. great minds has also developed geodes, a series of readable texts for grades k-2
Phd science is a phenomenon-driven curriculum. through authentic anchor phenomenon, each module explores core science concepts to help students make sense of the world around them. every lesson builds on the lessons before it, weaving a coherent storyline for the module as students dig deep into each concept they're exploring. through observation, questioning, modeling, investigation, and evidence-based argumentation, students build knowledge that they can demonstrate by applying their understanding in different contexts through science or engineering challenges in each module. phd science helps move students from reading about science to doing science. in 2019, phd science was available for grades 3-5. development for grades k-2 and 6-8 was ongoing during the year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 55 M St Se Ste 340, Washington, DC, 20003
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $9.6M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.0MNet assets $72.2M
Operating margin
-568.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.2M
Total liabilities
$6.0M
Net assets
$72.2M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
9
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,077,213▼1.9% | $13,884,670▲33.4% | $72,220,477▼32.7% | $78,214,832▼29.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,117,460▼95.1% | $10,408,928▲159% | $107,320,763▼25.5% | $111,108,727▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,838,571▲297246% | $4,022,972▲186% | $144,143,687▲293% | $145,205,588▲289% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,407▼83.0% | $1,406,822▲104% | $36,650,121▼17.2% | $37,307,146▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,620▼99.9% | $688,969▼99.4% | $44,263,803▼14.4% | $44,723,143▼48.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $119,035,045▲41.3% | $111,665,000▲58.8% | $51,705,783▲16.6% | $87,373,011▲47.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,268,418▲25.8% | $70,327,405▲31.9% | $44,335,738▲45.9% | $59,403,965▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,998,156▲51.7% | $53,329,950▲49.9% | $30,394,725▲81.7% | $47,589,739▲115% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,173,333▲125% | $35,586,328▲88.6% | $16,726,519▲105% | $22,176,846▲107% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,638,797▲19.1% | $18,871,038▲66.0% | $8,139,514▲10.4% | $10,690,751▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,491,586▲71.3% | $11,371,456▲35.9% | $7,371,755▲227% | $8,762,922▲121% | 990 |
| 2013 | $9,625,358 | $8,369,190 | $2,251,625 | $3,962,985 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jason Griffiths — $186,600 (1.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Griffiths | Trustee, Executive Director | 20 | $186,600 |
| Chi Kim | Trustee, Chair | 20 | — |
| Dawn Brooks De Costa | Trustee | 2 | — |
| James Tanton | Trustee | 5 | — |
| John Longley | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Lynne Munson | Former Trustee/executive Director | 0 | — |
| Maria Neira | Trustee, Secretary | 10 | — |
| Robert Pianta | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Sally Shaywitz | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Teri Lawler | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ilo Group LLC | Teacher Credentialing | $350,000 |
| Whiteboard Advisors | Strategic Consulting | $273,797 |
| Greenheart Creative LLC DBA Circus Pi | Content Creation | $218,227 |
| Tyton Partners Consulting LLC | Market Study | $188,500 |
| Jason Griffiths | Consulting | $186,600 |
Grants made · $11.7M in FY2024
18 grants totaling $11.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ibis Group →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Academy In Manayunk Inc | Educational grant | $3,000,000 |
| Suny New Paltz Foundation Inc | Educational grant | $2,000,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Educational grant | $1,500,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Educational grant | $700,000 |
| Oo Project | Educational grant | $650,000 |
| The Museum of Language Arts Incorporated | Educational grant | $600,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Educational grant | $500,000 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Educational grant | $461,376 |
| The 74 Media Inc | Educational grant | $400,000 |
| Utah Film Center DBA Salt Lake City Film Center and | Educational grant | $400,000 |
| Maryland State Department of Education | Educational grant | $350,000 |
| Suny Impact Foundation Inc | Educational grant | $300,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Museum and Education | Educational grant | $300,000 |
| Standardsworks Inc | Educational grant | $250,000 |
| International Dyslexia Association Inc | Educational grant | $150,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ibis Group a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ibis Group is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0876000, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ibis Group's EIN?
- Ibis Group's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0876000.
- How much revenue does Ibis Group report?
- Ibis Group reported $2,077,213 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ibis Group's spending goes to programs?
- Ibis Group spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ibis Group have?
- CharityIndex grades Ibis Group C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ibis Group's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ibis Group's latest Form 990 is $186,600, paid to Jason Griffiths (Trustee, Executive Director).
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Data for Ibis Group (EIN 26-0876000) 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.