irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.29MSocial Services - to provide economic advancement needs to vulnerable populations.
- #2 $317KOther - To support environmental protection and the arts.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Goodnation Philanthropy Advisors
Provides advisory services to donors, foundations, and donor-advised funds to connect them with high-performing nonprofits and strategic giving opportunities.
Housing Forum Series
Convenes funders and experts to examine federal housing policy implementation and the role of philanthropy in addressing affordability crises.
National Roundtable on Ending Poverty in America
A coalition of philanthropy leaders from across the U.S. working to coordinate and scale efforts to end poverty through policy, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting research on philanthropy and poverty alleviationConducts national research initiatives such as the National Philanthropy Survey on Ending Poverty, collecting data from over 100 funders representing at least $1 billion in annual anti-poverty grantmaking to inform policy and practice.
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Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
- Convening national coalitions to advance economic security and anti-poverty policyConvenes leaders from philanthropy, research, and advocacy across all 50 states through forums and roundtables to advance policies aimed at ending poverty and improving economic security. Events include participation from federal policy experts and hundreds of community funders.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding systemic change initiativesDeploys grants and intermediates funding to support programs focused on systemic reforms, strengthening communities, and addressing major societal challenges. In 2023, intermediated over $100 million for such initiatives.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Intermediating donor funds to nonprofits and projectsFacilitates donor support by channeling resources to nonprofit organizations and charitable initiatives. In 2019, facilitated support for 30 nonprofits and intermediated $13.8 million in resources in 2023.
- Providing fiscal sponsorship servicesOffers comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to eligible projects, including tax-exempt status, financial compliance, payroll and benefits administration, insurance, donor acknowledgments, and access to nonprofit technology tools. Services also include real-time financial reporting and support for fundraising.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.10M
Contributions & grants$21.84M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$270K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$20.36M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.96M
Grants paid out$12.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.96M
Cash$6.93M
Investments$0
Liabilities$182K
Net assets$6.78M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +62.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senait Tesfai | Employee | 40 | $101K |
board members · 5
- Chelsea Jia — Chairman
- Chirag Shah — Director
- Kirk Parks — Treasurer
- Laura Henson — Director
- Sherah Alaimo — Director
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- All Hands and Hearts Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
- Annie E. Casey Foundation Partner — Co-hosted the first Virtual National Roundtable on Ending Poverty in America on June 4, 2025.
- BIG COUNTRY Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- Candid Partner — Participates in a pilot project to provide fiscally sponsored projects access to Candid platforms.
- Canva for Nonprofits Partner — Provides access to Canva for Nonprofits accounts for sponsored projects.
- Democratic Knowledge Project Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- Fiscal Sponsorship Program Network — Hosts dozens of projects innovating in civic engagement, healthcare, and criminal justice under its fiscal sponsorship umbrella.
- Forbes Partner — Featured in a Forbes article highlighting Goodnation's founder and mission.
- Goodnation Action Network — Sister organization (501c4) that collaborates on advancing social good through systemic change initiatives
- Heather Valentine Government — Federal policy expert who participated in the National Roundtable Working Groups Kickoff.
- Liam deClive-Lowe Government — Federal policy expert who participated in the National Roundtable Working Groups Kickoff.
- National Roundtable on Ending Poverty in America Coalition — Convened and hosted by Goodnation Foundation Inc as a coalition of community funders advancing federal policy to address poverty.
- New York Youth Justice Initiative Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- Pat Tillman Foundation Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
- Power of Two Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
- Proximity for Justice Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- Red Hook Initiative Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partner — Co-hosted the first Virtual National Roundtable on Ending Poverty in America on June 4, 2025.
- SFW Institute Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- TechSoup Partner — Participates in a pilot project to provide fiscally sponsored projects access to TechSoup platforms.
- The Bridge Era Institute Partner — Sponsored project supported through Goodnation's fiscal sponsorship program.
- The Opportunity Network Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
- Upwardly Global Partner — Partner nonprofit organization supported through the Goodnation platform
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Fiscal Sponsorship as Infrastructure for Innovation 22 orgsmethodology: fiscal_sponsorshipBy providing legal, financial, and operational infrastructure through fiscal sponsorship, we enable early-stage and grassroots initiatives to focus on mission impact, because access to nonprofit infrastructure lowers barriers to entry and scales high-potential solutions in critical areas like healthcare, civic engagement, and justice.shared approach: Fiscal Sponsorship as Incubation →
- Strategic Resource Intermediation for High-Impact Givingmethodology: resource_intermediationBy channeling philanthropic capital to high-performing nonprofits and scalable initiatives through Smartfunds and curated donor connections, we increase the efficiency and impact of charitable giving, because aligning funding with proven performance and human-guided technology enhances donor engagement and nonprofit capacity.
- Systems Change Through Root-Cause Interventionmethodology: root_cause_interventionBy focusing on root causes and systemic levers such as federal policy and cross-sector coordination, we achieve lasting impact that moves families from poverty to economic security, because addressing underlying structural drivers produces more sustainable outcomes than symptom-focused interventions.