Throughline Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1991, with $2,013,178 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.0M
▼ 4.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$2.3M
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 Throughline Learning— 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 Throughline Learning: 11 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ 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 Throughline Learning— 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 Throughline Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-24.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$2.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,013,178▼4.2% | $2,510,043▲12.6% | $2,276,835▼17.9% | $2,341,226▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,102,500▼17.3% | $2,229,764▼0.7% | $2,773,700▼13.8% | $2,865,520▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,541,236▼30.3% | $2,245,069▼5.0% | $3,217,149▲12.6% | $3,257,488▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,647,548▼9.1% | $2,364,170▼26.9% | $2,857,680▲39.7% | $3,379,296▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,014,540▲13.7% | $3,232,350▼13.8% | $2,045,713▲66.8% | $2,880,560▲99.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,529,587▲19.6% | $3,751,326▲1.5% | $1,226,660▼23.6% | $1,444,098▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,950,944▼28.3% | $3,696,798▲43.1% | $1,606,203▼31.7% | $1,870,368▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,114,791▲90.2% | $2,583,332▲68.1% | $2,352,057▲187% | $2,403,869▲150% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,162,915▲71.8% | $1,537,070▲19.6% | $820,598▲321% | $959,924▲131% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,258,640▲16.0% | $1,284,665▲48.8% | $194,753▼11.8% | $415,256▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,085,222 | $863,354▲1.7% | $220,778▼43.4% | $549,536▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $848,875▼29.1% | $389,968▼36.5% | $450,175▼47.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,197,484 | $614,400 | $860,776 | 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.
20 grants to Throughline Learning totaling $2.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $125,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Edu - educational success (primary) | 2024 | $65,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2022 | $40,000 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Supporting hybrid and remote learning | 2020 | $300,000 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2020 | $250,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Ri distance learning helpline and supports | 2020 | $50,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Ri distance learning helpline and supports | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Personalization 2020 | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Personalization 2019 | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General | 2019 | $700,000 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2019 | $250,000 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2019 | $250,000 |
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Data for Throughline Learning (EIN 22-3115046) 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.