To Be Honest
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
To Be Honest is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2020, with $1,261,173 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
315 5th Ave S Ste 1000, Seattle, WA, 98104 EIN 37-1951112 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 34.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$696K
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.
D
—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 To Be Honest— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -52% 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 To Be Honest: 4 mo reserves · -52% margin earns a F 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 To Be Honest— 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 To Be Honest: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 315 5th Ave S Ste 1000, Seattle, WA, 98104
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $103K (FY2019) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,044Net assets $696K
Operating margin
-52.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$697K
Total liabilities
$1,044
Net assets
$696K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,261,173▼34.4% | $1,919,166▲201% | $695,933▼48.6% | $696,977▼48.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,922,226▲437% | $638,347▲13.3% | $1,353,926▲1833% | $1,353,926▲1833% | 990 |
| 2022 | $358,244▼34.0% | $563,507▲59.8% | $70,047▼74.6% | $70,047▼74.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $542,869▲64.2% | $352,655▲20.6% | $275,310▲224% | $275,310▲224% | 990 |
| 2020 | $330,623▲223% | $292,376▲425% | $85,096▲81.6% | $85,096▲81.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,500 | $55,651 | $46,849 | $46,849 | 990EZ |
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 · $3.1M total
21 grants to To Be Honest totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $375,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | To be used at the organization's discretion | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $800,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Tel aviv institute fighting online misinformation | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Social media labs / general operating support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest Nj | General | 2023 | $46,822 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $24,937 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Religion | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is To Be Honest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. To Be Honest is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1951112, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is To Be Honest's EIN?
- To Be Honest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1951112.
- How much revenue does To Be Honest report?
- To Be Honest reported $1,261,173 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does To Be Honest have?
- CharityIndex grades To Be Honest D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for To Be Honest (EIN 37-1951112) 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.