T H I N K Education
91% goes to programs $38 to raise $100 Growing revenue
T H I N K Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 1998, with $216,930,791 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
2101 E 4th St Bldg B200, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 EIN 33-0781751 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$216.9M
▲ 29.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$210.6M
Net assets
$21.0M
Employees
9,032
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
CProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $38 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 T H I N K Education: 91% to programs · $38 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +3% 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 T H I N K Education: 1 mo reserves · +3% 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 T H I N K Education: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 T H I N K Education: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To partner with schools to support the academic performance of underserved students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2101 E 4th St Bldg B200, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.5M (FY2013) to $216.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $32.7MNet assets $21.0M
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.7M
Total liabilities
$32.7M
Net assets
$21.0M
Salaries & benefits
$157.8M
75% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,930,791▲29.1% | $210,575,049▲26.5% | $20,979,598▲46.4% | $53,678,915▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $168,082,502▲72.5% | $166,456,861▲83.7% | $14,327,293▲13.1% | $52,984,329▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $97,424,314▲28.7% | $90,631,472▲21.3% | $12,666,903▲112% | $32,711,151▲54.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $75,709,835▲14.2% | $74,733,636▲13.1% | $5,972,837▲19.5% | $21,163,923▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,309,810▲25.3% | $66,067,295▲27.0% | $4,996,638▲5.1% | $18,020,377▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,918,845▲4.6% | $52,003,377▲4.2% | $4,754,123▲23.8% | $15,258,028▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,596,203▲4.7% | $49,891,349▲5.0% | $3,838,655▲22.5% | $13,261,961▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,325,135▲11.6% | $47,504,522▲10.7% | $3,133,801▲35.5% | $13,239,472▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,290,640▼8.2% | $42,915,332▼7.7% | $2,313,188▲19.4% | $12,668,663▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,151,863▼10.1% | $46,499,121▼12.5% | $1,937,880▲50.8% | $11,507,126▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,461,723 | $53,129,201▲6.4% | $1,285,138▼34.2% | $12,889,649▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,920,398 | $1,952,616 | $14,797,148 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Randall Barth — $646,474 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Barth | Ceo & Founder | 40 | $646,474 |
| Tia Dwyer | Coo | 40 | $400,930 |
| Melissa Whalen Crawford | Chief of Staff | 40 | $324,582 |
| Maria Reichel | Chief of Growth Strategy | 40 | $295,441 |
| Frank Joshua Felix | Chief People Officer | 40 | $264,712 |
| Natalia Flores | Deputy Chief of Program & Operations | 40 | $259,795 |
| Michael S Frobenius | Special Advisor To Cfo | 40 | $247,891 |
| Tommy Brewer II | Deputy Chief of Innovation | 40 | $247,510 |
| Kecia Ann Bailey | Deputy Chief of Human Capital | 40 | $245,780 |
| Amy E Hemseri-sabala | Cfo | 40 | $223,596 |
| Holly Perry | Sr Dir of Talent Acquistion | 40 | $204,568 |
| James Arnold Eddy | Controller | 40 | $200,707 |
| Anu Worah | Member | 2 | — |
| Dale Hurd | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Danny Friedman | Member | 2 | — |
| Dan Young | Chair | 2 | — |
| Eric Boden | Committee Chair | 2 | — |
| Fran Inman | Member | 2 | — |
| John Lee | Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Miller-phipps | Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Avelar La Salle Professional Staffing | Educational Consultants | $7,131,213 |
| Adp | Payroll Processing | $1,169,140 |
| Accenture LLP | Management Consulting | $554,470 |
| Allegis Global Solutions | Staffing/consulting | $495,955 |
| Yurgosky Consulting Limited Inc | Software Modification | $484,158 |
Grants received · $3.7M total
85 grants to T H I N K Education totaling $3.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Think together - college and career readiness - ba | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,635 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Addiction | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Think together college and career readiness | 2023 | $119,600 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $80,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $32,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $20,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $13,905 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,550 |
Grants made · $350K in FY2021
1 grant totaling $350K in FY2021. All grants made by T H I N K Education →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orenda Education | Contibution agency transation. | $350,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is T H I N K Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. T H I N K Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0781751, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is T H I N K Education's EIN?
- T H I N K Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0781751.
- How much revenue does T H I N K Education report?
- T H I N K Education reported $216,930,791 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of T H I N K Education's spending goes to programs?
- T H I N K Education spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does T H I N K Education have?
- CharityIndex grades T H I N K Education B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does T H I N K Education's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on T H I N K Education's latest Form 990 is $646,474, paid to Randall Barth (Ceo & Founder).
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Data for T H I N K Education (EIN 33-0781751) 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.