Nonprofit · EIN 82-1157215
THINK OF US
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,611,567 | $14,618,684 | -$5,007,117 | $41,885,040 | $833,760 | $41,051,280 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $50,682,882 | $11,255,035 | $39,427,847 | $46,479,921 | $423,288 | $46,056,633 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $6,896,155 | $5,640,812 | $1,255,343 | $7,190,109 | $561,320 | $6,628,789 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,632,844
- of which government grants
- $1,509,999
- Program service revenue
- $14,999
- Investment income
- $963,724
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$792
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,753,595
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $376,909
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,056,715
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,325,041
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,196
- Accounting fees
- $254,051
- Occupancy
- $46,968
- Travel
- $228,701
- Depreciation
- $2,503
- Program services (functional)
- $11,790,975
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,208,589
- Fundraising (functional)
- $619,120
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,479,921
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,885,040
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $833,760
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,051,280
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,935,963
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $31,115,317
- Gross receipts
- $9,612,359
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXTO CANCEL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $370,389 | $6,519 |
| ELIZABETH MILLS | VP, STRATEGIC PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $249,349 | $6,397 |
| SONALI PATEL | VP, PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,953 | $10,286 |
| JESSICA SKYLAR | MANAGING PARTNER AND HCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $220,747 | $7,948 |
| KELLI DORE | HCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,573 | $0 |
| SEBASTIAN JOHNSON | VP, CENTER FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,574 | $11,019 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WHYTE | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KARSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM SYMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA SKYLAR | MANAGING PARTNER Key employee | 40 | $265,100 | $15,383 |
| EDITH PENN | VP, PEOPLE (UNTIL 12/8/23) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,737 | $13,219 |
| SIXTO CANCEL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $220,000 | $11,276 |
| SONALI PATEL | VP, COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,800 | $13,696 |
| MORGAN COLE | SENIOR FELLOW, STATE SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,480 | $18,195 |
| SARAH FATHALLAH | SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,800 | $10,437 |
| ELIZABETH MILLS | VP, STRATEGIC PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,600 | $9,791 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH JONES | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWANA KIMBRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WHYTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KARSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA SKYLAR | MANAGING PARTNER Key employee | 40 | $185,324 |
| SIXTO CANCEL | FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $171,987 |
| MILLS ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $153,859 |
| COLE MORGAN | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,521 |
| ROBERTSON WHITNEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,499 |
| STEVEN OLENDER | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,252 |
| TAYLOR VITELLO | DIRECTOR OF PROXIMATE POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,402 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HOLT-WHYTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAWANNA KIMBRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANDREW KARSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KIM SYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MEGAN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 16TH ST NW STE 215, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2232
- In care of
- % SIXTO CANCEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SIXTO CANCEL, 1400 16TH STREET NW 215, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- SIXTO CANCEL, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 964-3970
- Website
- WWW.THINKOF-US.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILIES HEAL, DEVELOP AND THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- "VIRTUAL SUPPORT SERVICES (VSS) IS A TECH-ENABLED RESOURCE NAVIGATION MODEL THAT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE AND CAREGIVERS QUICKLY FIND AND ACCESS THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. THROUGH VSS, USERS CAN SEARCH AND APPLY FOR SUPPORT BASED ON THEIR PRIORITIES, URGENCY, AND PREFERENCES-BACKED BY A TEAM OF LOCALLY BASED COMMUNITY RESPONDERS WHO GUIDE THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. SINCE 2021, THINK OF US HAS USED VSS IN CALIFORNIA, GEORGIA, AND THE GREATER BOSTON AREA TO EMPOWER TRANSITION-AGE FOSTER YOUTH, KIN CAREGIVERS, RESOURCE FAMILIES, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES TO MEET IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS AND BUILD TOWARD LONG-TERM SUCCESS. USERS CAN REQUEST SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESPONDERS VIA TEXT, CHAT, EMAIL, OR PHONE TO EXPLORE OPTIONS, IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS, AND HANDLE TIME-CONSUMING ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS SUCH AS RESEARCH, PAPERWORK, AND FOLLOW-UP. IN 2024, TOU RESPONDED TO 5,841 REQUESTS ON BEHALF OF 1,827 FAMILIES- HELPING THEM ACCESS OVER $ 28.9 MILLION IN RESOURCES.Expenses $2,671,494 · revenue $14,999
- THE CENTER FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE (CLE) - A GROUNDBREAKING PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, PROXIMATE POLICY, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVE - INTEGRATES THE INSIGHTS, DATA, AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO RE-ARCHITECT THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. WE PUBLISH GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH, WORK WITH CITIES, STATES, AND TRIBES TO CO-DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO LONG-STANDING CHALLENGES, AND ADVISE FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY MAKERS ON EFFECTIVE, BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS. THE CENTER FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE STRIVES TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND THEIR INSIGHTS, DRIVE AN ACCESSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING SYSTEM. BY BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LIVED EXPERTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHERE LIVED EXPERTISE IS FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE FUNCTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF SYSTEMS, THE CENTER SEEKS TO MAKE LIVED EXPERIENCE A CORE ELEMENT OF SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT RESULTS IN BETTER OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS. THE CENTER FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE IS A HUB FOR DEVELOPING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PRACTICES THAT INTEGRATE LIVED EXPERTISE INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. A BRIDGE BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE, THE CENTER WORKS WITH BOTH INDIVIDUALS LIVED EXPERTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING AND CONSULTING SERVICES. IN 2024, 2,886 YOUTH, CAREGIVERS, AND PARENTS IMPACTED BY THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM PARTICIPATED IN OUR RESEARCH STUDIES, SURVEYS AND IN- PERSON ENGAGEMENTS.Expenses $2,372,455 · grants $632
- OUR SYSTEMS CHANGE LAB LEVERAGES OUR RESEARCH AND DESIGN METHOD - ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN-CENTERED PROBLEM-SOLVING THAT POWERS THE PRIVATE SECTOR - TO DRIVE INNOVATION. PARTNERS HAVE LITTLE CAPACITY TO DESIGN AND TEST NEW SOLUTIONS. AS A RESULT, IT CAN TAKE DECADES FOR RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICY. WE ACCELERATE THIS PROCESS BY BRINGING NIMBLE AND RESPONSIVE RESEARCH AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR.Expenses $1,685,308
- OTHER PROGRAMS - GENERAL PROGRAMS, LOBBYING, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $5,061,718 · grants $2,752,963
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1157215
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,885,040
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,612,359
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,611,567 | $14,618,684 | $41,885,040 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $50,682,882 | $11,255,035 | $46,479,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,896,155 | $5,640,812 | $7,190,109 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-1157215).
Questions about THINK OF US
- What is the EIN of THINK OF US?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THINK OF US is 82-1157215.
- Is THINK OF US tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to THINK OF US tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THINK OF US file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THINK OF US due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THINK OF US last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THINK OF US?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SIXTO CANCEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of THINK OF US?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,389 (SIXTO CANCEL, CEO).
- How much revenue does THINK OF US have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,611,567, expenses of $14,618,684 and total assets of $41,885,040 at year end.
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