Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 2021, with $65,722 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2025)
$66K
▼ 27.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$48K
Net assets
$118K
Employees
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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 →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 Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc: 30 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $63K (FY2023) to $66K (FY2025) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
27.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$118K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$118K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,722▼27.9% | $47,588▼35.6% | $117,968▲18.2% | $117,968▲18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $91,176▲45.1% | $73,895▲164% | $99,834▲20.9% | $99,834▲20.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $62,855 | $28,022 | $82,553 | $82,553 | 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.
1 grant to Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Arts & culture | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Data for Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc (EIN 86-3308669) 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.