Making A Difference Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Making A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 2003, with $13,583,342 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
730 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402 EIN 54-2092145 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.6M
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.8M
Net assets
$5.6M
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 Making A Difference Foundation— 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 rating6 mo reserves · +13% 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 Making A Difference Foundation: 6 mo reserves · +13% 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 Making A Difference Foundation— 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 Making A Difference Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 730 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2016) to $13.6M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.9MNet assets $5.6M
Operating margin
13.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.5M
Total liabilities
$6.9M
Net assets
$5.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,583,342▲4.9% | $11,787,393▼2.9% | $5,579,502▲45.8% | $12,479,038▲91.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $12,949,328▲12.4% | $12,136,259▲7.7% | $3,826,175▲27.2% | $6,517,521▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,518,955▲17.5% | $11,270,650▲18.5% | $3,007,987▲9.0% | $5,769,302▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,801,406▼17.8% | $9,509,304▼6.2% | $2,759,691▲5.7% | $5,648,581▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,922,485▲218% | $10,134,483▲178% | $2,609,833▲160% | $5,018,325▲46.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,754,684▼0.4% | $3,648,003▲5.3% | $1,004,912▲5.7% | $3,426,579▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,768,392▼0.1% | $3,463,345▼5.1% | $951,147▲47.2% | $3,419,899▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,772,300▲14.6% | $3,647,966▲17.5% | $646,100▲23.8% | $3,513,552▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,292,262 | $3,105,229 | $521,766 | $3,698,104 | 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 · $17.4M total
43 grants to Making A Difference Foundation totaling $17.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $15,840 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2023 | $1,116,333 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2023 | $646,680 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2023 | $348,999 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $25,280 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2022 | $1,473,239 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2022 | $1,085,165 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2022 | $821,691 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2022 | $286,700 |
| Skookum Educational Programs | General operating support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,036 |
| Food Lifeline | Food | 2021 | $1,521,882 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2021 | $703,755 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Making A Difference Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Making A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-2092145, based in Tacoma, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Making A Difference Foundation's EIN?
- Making A Difference Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-2092145.
- How much revenue does Making A Difference Foundation report?
- Making A Difference Foundation reported $13,583,342 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Making A Difference Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Making A Difference Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Making A Difference Foundation (EIN 54-2092145) 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.