The Giving 3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 2009, with $4,465,788 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.5M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$3.8M
Net assets
$92.9M
Employees
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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 The Giving 3 Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Giving 3 Foundation: 294 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 The Giving 3 Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Giving 3 Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $4.5M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$92.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$92.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,465,788▼2.3% | $3,790,738▲137% | $92,880,306▲0.3% | $92,880,306▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $4,571,621▼79.7% | $1,598,286▼30.4% | $92,563,919▲3.4% | $92,563,919▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,539,272▲143% | $2,294,841▲48.6% | $89,548,942▲19.7% | $89,548,942▲19.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $9,271,861▼84.3% | $1,544,066▼79.5% | $74,809,606▲11.5% | $74,809,606▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $59,214,203▲761% | $7,547,150▲1344% | $67,081,811▲335% | $67,081,811▲335% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,875,336▲106% | $522,544▼70.7% | $15,414,758▲70.1% | $15,414,758▲70.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,337,174▲1396% | $1,783,968▲77.3% | $9,061,966▲19.3% | $9,061,966▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $223,014▼95.8% | $1,006,025▼8.0% | $7,593,603▼9.4% | $7,593,603▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,291,920▲163% | $1,093,275▲120% | $8,377,167▲100% | $8,377,167▲100% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,010,239▲372% | $497,114▼67.9% | $4,186,709▲56.6% | $4,186,709▲56.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $425,751▲131% | $1,549,632▲268% | $2,673,584▼29.5% | $2,673,584▼29.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $184,605▼91.2% | $421,304▼67.8% | $3,790,592▼6.0% | $3,790,592▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,094,823 | $1,308,662▼1.3% | $4,031,049▲24.3% | $4,031,049▲24.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,325,600▲7.3% | $3,244,279▲30.2% | $3,244,279▲30.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,235,557 | $2,491,490 | $2,491,490 | 990PF |
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Data for The Giving 3 Foundation (EIN 26-3740254) 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.