Unlikely Giving Inc
61% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Unlikely Giving Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Wichita, Kansas, registered in 2019, with $81,804,043 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 61% of spending to programs.
Po Box 5004, Wichita, KS, 67201 EIN 83-3177094 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$81.8M
▼ 45.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$98.7M
Net assets
$329.4M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating61% to programs · $0 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 Unlikely Giving Inc: 61% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · -21% 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 Unlikely Giving Inc: 40 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Unlikely Giving Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B 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 Unlikely Giving Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Grant-making
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5004, Wichita, KS, 67201
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $92.2M (FY2018) to $81.8M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $329.4M
Operating margin
-20.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$329.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$329.4M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
1
1 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,804,043▼45.7% | $98,736,226▲18.0% | $329,366,889▼4.9% | $329,366,889▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $150,537,720▲171% | $83,658,799▲15.3% | $346,299,072▲23.9% | $346,299,072▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $55,491,744▼1.5% | $72,551,896▲247% | $279,420,151▼5.8% | $279,420,151▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,363,793▼72.0% | $20,919,352▼16.8% | $296,480,303▲12.1% | $296,480,303▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $201,245,688▲360% | $25,132,400▼50.8% | $264,491,618▲206% | $264,491,618▲206% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,726,796▼52.6% | $51,046,699▲193861% | $86,532,096▼6.2% | $86,532,096▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $92,237,152 | $26,318 | $92,210,834 | $92,210,834 | 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 (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias L Teal | President/director | 1 | — |
Grants made · $60.0M in FY2024
3 grants totaling $60.0M in FY2024. All grants made by Unlikely Giving Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely Collaborators Inc | General support | $50,000,000 |
| Tiny Blue Dot Inc | General support | $5,000,000 |
| Unlikely Collaborators Foundation | General support | $5,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Unlikely Giving Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Unlikely Giving Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-3177094, based in Wichita, Kansas.
- What is Unlikely Giving Inc's EIN?
- Unlikely Giving Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-3177094.
- How much revenue does Unlikely Giving Inc report?
- Unlikely Giving Inc reported $81,804,043 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Unlikely Giving Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Unlikely Giving Inc spends about 61% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Unlikely Giving Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Unlikely Giving Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Unlikely Giving Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Unlikely Giving Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Tobias L Teal (President/director).
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Data for Unlikely Giving Inc (EIN 83-3177094) 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.