The Pando Initiative Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Pando Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wichita, Kansas, registered in 1991, with $1,897,899 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
412 S Main Suite 212, Wichita, KS, 67202 EIN 48-1093130 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▲ 16.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.9M
Net assets
$1.5M
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 The Pando Initiative 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 rating10 mo reserves · +2% 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 The Pando Initiative Inc: 10 mo reserves · +2% 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 The Pando Initiative 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 The Pando Initiative Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 412 S Main Suite 212, Wichita, KS, 67202
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $41KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
1.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$41K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,897,899▲16.6% | $1,861,739▲11.9% | $1,541,392▲9.3% | $1,582,014▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,628,370▼9.5% | $1,663,637▲5.0% | $1,410,023▲2.5% | $1,460,994▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,799,167▲8.3% | $1,583,836▲14.6% | $1,375,980▲2.0% | $1,418,297▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,660,681▲8.1% | $1,382,587▲7.9% | $1,348,802▲36.1% | $1,679,025▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,536,184▲0.9% | $1,281,080▼9.0% | $991,317▲35.9% | $1,085,065▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,522,847▲1.7% | $1,408,494▲2.4% | $729,199▲20.9% | $756,960▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,498,116▲3.4% | $1,375,496▲0.6% | $603,031▲25.5% | $619,834▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,449,265▲6.7% | $1,367,799▲3.1% | $480,411▲44.8% | $489,722▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,357,658▲0.3% | $1,327,001▼2.0% | $331,724▲10.2% | $501,651▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,353,016▲5.0% | $1,353,397▲5.8% | $301,067▼0.1% | $500,901▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,289,185 | $1,278,944▲1.0% | $301,448▲3.5% | $469,294▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,265,881▲0.6% | $291,207▲1.0% | $448,247▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,258,323▼12.8% | $288,438▼18.1% | $401,519▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,442,696 | $352,390 | $510,560 | 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 · $171K total
16 grants to The Pando Initiative Inc totaling $171K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $9,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | To provide funding in support of the development and integration of social and emotional learning support services. | 2024 | $5,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,720 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | Implement evidence-based check and connect (cc) model to improve attendance and academic performance of chronically absent students at colvin elementary school in wichita. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $8,070 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $52,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2018 | $6,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2018 | $5,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $5,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children and youth services | 2016 | $6,400 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children and youth services | 2015 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Pando Initiative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Pando Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1093130, based in Wichita, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Pando Initiative Inc's EIN?
- The Pando Initiative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1093130.
- How much revenue does The Pando Initiative Inc report?
- The Pando Initiative Inc reported $1,897,899 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Pando Initiative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Pando Initiative Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Pando Initiative Inc (EIN 48-1093130) 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.