Maliasili Initiatives Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Maliasili Initiatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Essex, Vermont, registered in 2023, with $9,533,819 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4 Carmichael St Unit 111 Pmb 193, Essex, VT, 05452 EIN 27-3183146 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.5M
▲ 84.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.5M
Net assets
$12.4M
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 Maliasili Initiatives 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 rating17 mo reserves · +11% 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 Maliasili Initiatives Inc: 17 mo reserves · +11% 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 Maliasili Initiatives 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 Maliasili Initiatives Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4 Carmichael St Unit 111 Pmb 193, Essex, VT, 05452
- City
- Essex
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $643K (FY2013) to $9.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $145KNet assets $12.4M
Operating margin
10.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.5M
Total liabilities
$145K
Net assets
$12.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,533,819▲84.9% | $8,513,871▲16.6% | $12,404,639▲9.3% | $12,549,660▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,157,450▼65.4% | $7,304,481▲34.5% | $11,351,767▼15.0% | $11,801,729▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,885,830▲286% | $5,431,406▲54.8% | $13,360,425▲242% | $13,729,707▲231% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,854,064▼27.3% | $3,507,793▲9.4% | $3,905,546▲9.7% | $4,153,598▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,303,239▲492% | $3,205,295▲317% | $3,559,275▲496% | $4,074,061▲452% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $895,850▼13.8% | $768,563▲23.5% | $596,775▲27.1% | $738,652▲23.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,039,112▲409% | $622,202▲49.0% | $469,488▲597% | $599,840▲791% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $204,004▼68.3% | $417,682▼0.4% | $67,348▼76.0% | $67,348▼76.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $643,082 | $419,474▲63.2% | $281,026▲389% | $281,026▲389% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $257,061▲40.2% | $57,418▼75.0% | $57,418▼75.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $183,380 | $229,965 | $229,965 | 990PF |
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 · $11.5M total
31 grants to Maliasili Initiatives Inc totaling $11.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Driving malagasy leadership and organizational growth to deliver meaningful ecosystem-based adaptation | 2024 | $96,539 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2024 | $23,832 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Follow Your Dream Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $480,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $49,999 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2023 | $45,732 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $8,000,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $104,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2022 | $97,328 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $66,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maliasili Initiatives Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maliasili Initiatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3183146, based in Essex, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maliasili Initiatives Inc's EIN?
- Maliasili Initiatives Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3183146.
- How much revenue does Maliasili Initiatives Inc report?
- Maliasili Initiatives Inc reported $9,533,819 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maliasili Initiatives Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Maliasili Initiatives Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maliasili Initiatives Inc (EIN 27-3183146) 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.