Make A Difference Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Make A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boise, Idaho, registered in 2008, with $400,047 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1775 W State St 329, Boise, ID, 83702 EIN 26-0800220 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$400K
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$375K
Net assets
$666K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Make A Difference Inc— 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 rating21 mo reserves · +6% 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 Make A Difference Inc: 21 mo reserves · +6% 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 Make A Difference Inc— 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 Make A Difference Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1775 W State St 329, Boise, ID, 83702
- City
- Boise
- State
- Idaho
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2010) to $400K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $120Net assets $666K
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$666K
Total liabilities
$120
Net assets
$666K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,047▼3.3% | $374,856▼0.2% | $666,237▲1.3% | $666,357▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $413,537▲14.2% | $375,558▼3.0% | $657,432▲11.4% | $661,815▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $362,098▼8.6% | $387,015▲6.1% | $590,142▼3.3% | $598,082▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $395,953▲36.2% | $364,798▲21.3% | $610,489▲9.5% | $616,284▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $290,814▲50.4% | $300,861▲62.5% | $557,294▼1.8% | $559,560▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,359▼8.8% | $185,172▼10.4% | $567,341▲1.5% | $572,560▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,987▼12.6% | $206,640▲12.4% | $559,154▲3.0% | $560,305▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $242,600▲22.6% | $183,771▲30.5% | $542,995▲28.6% | $545,285▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $197,881▼12.5% | $140,816▼10.6% | $422,223▲15.6% | $423,494▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $226,116▼16.3% | $157,489▲21.2% | $365,158▲23.1% | $365,207▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $270,198▲71.5% | $129,941▲13.3% | $296,531▲89.8% | $296,631▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | $157,588▲15.0% | $114,694▲20.6% | $156,274▲37.8% | $156,399▲37.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $137,063▲7.5% | $95,076▲6.5% | $113,380▲58.8% | $113,380▲58.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $127,500 | $89,313 | $71,393 | $71,393 | 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 · $856K total
31 grants to Make A Difference Inc totaling $856K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $36,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,014 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,149 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,850 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $10,008 |
| World Vision | Scholarships, student financial aid | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $52,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,250 |
| World Vision | Scholarships, student financial aid | 2022 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,079 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $200,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Difference Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0800220, based in Boise, Idaho. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Difference Inc's EIN?
- Make A Difference Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0800220.
- How much revenue does Make A Difference Inc report?
- Make A Difference Inc reported $400,047 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Difference Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Difference Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Difference Inc (EIN 26-0800220) 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.