Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2005, with $165,885 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$166K
▼ 52.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$12K
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 Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc— 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 Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc: 1 mo reserves · -4% 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 Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc— 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 Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $56K (FY2013) to $166K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,885▼52.4% | $172,518▼50.5% | $11,652 | $11,652 | 990 |
| 2023 | $348,820▲86.5% | $348,820▲44.0% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2022 | $187,043▼1.0% | $242,220▲55.4% | $5,430▼92.8% | $5,430▼92.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $188,954▼29.6% | $155,875▼39.7% | $75,325▲78.3% | $75,325▲78.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $268,348▲20.8% | $258,326▲15.5% | $42,246▲31.1% | $42,246▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $222,152▼1.2% | $223,616▲15.0% | $32,224▼4.3% | $32,224▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $224,743▲23.9% | $194,385▲7.3% | $33,688▲912% | $33,688▲912% | 990 |
| 2017 | $181,462▲8.0% | $181,118▲6.1% | $3,330▲11.5% | $3,330▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $168,001▼16.4% | $170,724▼2.6% | $2,986▼47.7% | $2,986▼47.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $200,840▲87.3% | $175,193▲34.8% | $5,709▲129% | $5,709▲255% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,232▲92.3% | $129,954▲140% | -$19,938▼816% | $1,609▼71.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,754 | $54,036▼49.5% | $2,784▲161% | $5,711▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $106,951 | $1,066 | $6,781 | 990 |
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Data for Why Cant We Make A Difference Foundation Inc (EIN 42-1676799) 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.