Sixteen Thirty Fund
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Sixteen Thirty Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2009, with $282,241,759 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
1828 L Street Nw Suite 300-b, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 26-4486735 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$282.2M
▲ 55.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$310.8M
Net assets
$88.4M
Employees
8
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 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 rating97% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Sixteen Thirty Fund: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -10% 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 Sixteen Thirty Fund: 3 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Sixteen Thirty Fund: 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 Sixteen Thirty Fund: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Providing operational support to changemakers committed to tackling society's biggest social challenges.
What they do
Capacity building programs.sixteen thirty fund's capacity building projects support the capacity development of grantees on issues related to civic participation, equity, equal representation, and other advocacy issues.
Health.sixteen thirty fund's health projects are working to educate the public about affordable and accessible healthcare and help inform the debate around the future of healthcare.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1828 L Street Nw Suite 300-b, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.3M (FY2013) to $282.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18.1MNet assets $88.4M
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$106.5M
Total liabilities
$18.1M
Net assets
$88.4M
Salaries & benefits
$9.0M
3% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,241,759▲55.6% | $310,782,035▲120% | $88,411,545▼24.0% | $106,501,029▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,353,252▼5.3% | $141,266,886▼27.9% | $116,326,821▲52.6% | $139,942,052▲61.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $191,548,107▲0.5% | $195,938,700▲12.9% | $76,215,053▼4.0% | $86,553,897▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $190,651,953▼51.1% | $173,564,342▼57.7% | $79,428,720▲28.3% | $97,684,457▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $389,684,866▲182% | $410,038,247▲316% | $61,904,683▼24.8% | $85,994,861▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $138,371,684▼3.8% | $98,641,867▼30.2% | $82,358,064▲93.7% | $92,236,003▲103% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,837,877▲80.8% | $141,396,752▲202% | $42,513,247▲6.6% | $45,335,085▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,559,836▲274% | $46,893,083▲139% | $39,872,122▲453% | $43,614,008▲456% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,258,592▲278% | $19,660,860▲127% | $7,205,369▲28.5% | $7,840,711▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,617,209▼66.0% | $8,660,897▼20.4% | $5,607,637▼35.2% | $6,667,545▼27.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,523,735▲214% | $10,880,643▲300% | $8,651,325▲188% | $9,157,873▲190% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,269,965 | $2,721,133▲671% | $3,008,233▲555% | $3,158,689▲550% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $353,098▲277% | $459,401 | $485,907 | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $93,600▼79.1% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $447,394 | $0 | $0 | 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: Amy Kurtz — $251,500 (0.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Kurtz | President | 40 | $251,500 |
| Ryan Johnson | Project Director | 40 | $210,000 |
| Amy Steinhoff | Campaigns Director | 40 | $186,800 |
| Patricia Kupfer | Campaigns Director | 40 | $178,907 |
| Carl Walz | Campaigns Director (through 12/2/24) | 40 | $173,868 |
| Dara Freed | Treasurer/int Chair (as of 7/15/24) | 1 | — |
| Douglas Hattaway | Secretary (through 5/2/24) | 1 | — |
| Eric Kessler | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Cherry | Director | 1 | — |
| Latoia Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Marissa Brown | Director/secretary (as of 5/2/24) | 1 | — |
| Raul Alvillar | Chair (through 7/15/24) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arabella Advisors LLC | Admin. & Operational Support Services | $6,627,257 |
| Locust Street Solutions LLC | Consulting Services | $3,781,000 |
| Global Strategy Group LLC | Polling and Consulting Services | $2,117,575 |
| Blue Rose Research | Consulting Services | $1,344,174 |
| Markham Group LLC | Consulting Services | $914,118 |
Grants received · $567.2M total
135 grants to Sixteen Thirty Fund totaling $567.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $58,932,923 |
| Future Forward USA Action | Primary purpose | 2024 | $27,675,000 |
| Catalyst4 Inc | For the purpose of environmental programs | 2024 | $25,000,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $8,296,066 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $5,291,332 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support nonpartisan policy advocacy in support of the asian american and pacific islander community | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action | General support | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Civil rights and civic engagement | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support non-partisan policy advocacy on rural engagement | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | To support voter engagement and registration efforts in rural areas | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support csme action, a project of the grantee, in nonpartisan mobilization and advocacy for resourcing u.s. election departments to ensure free, fair, and secure elections | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Beyond Impact | Environmental issue advocacy; general support | 2024 | $750,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $650,000 |
| Inatai Foundation | Core support for fiscally sponsored project | 2024 | $500,000 |
Grants made · $236.4M in FY2024
318 grants totaling $236.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Sixteen Thirty Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Votes | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $27,850,000 |
| Floridians Protecting Freedom | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $14,000,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $11,796,000 |
| Institute For Responsive Government Inc | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $8,000,000 |
| Register America | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $7,840,000 |
| Responsive Gov Action Inc | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $7,700,000 |
| Climate Equity Action Fund | Environmental programs | $6,943,121 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $6,800,000 |
| Your Community Pac | Capacity building | $6,695,000 |
| Citizens Not Politicians | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $6,000,000 |
| Climate Jobs National Resource Center Action Fund Inc | Environmental programs | $5,840,000 |
| Unrig Our Economy Inc | Capacity building | $5,103,446 |
| Missourians For Constitutional Freedom | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $4,500,000 |
| Western Conservation Action | Environmental programs | $4,225,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $4,050,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sixteen Thirty Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sixteen Thirty Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4486735, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Sixteen Thirty Fund's EIN?
- Sixteen Thirty Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4486735.
- How much revenue does Sixteen Thirty Fund report?
- Sixteen Thirty Fund reported $282,241,759 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sixteen Thirty Fund's spending goes to programs?
- Sixteen Thirty Fund spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sixteen Thirty Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Sixteen Thirty Fund B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sixteen Thirty Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sixteen Thirty Fund's latest Form 990 is $251,500, paid to Amy Kurtz (President).
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Data for Sixteen Thirty Fund (EIN 26-4486735) 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.