RETHINK CHARITY'S MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM BY CREATING INITIATIVES THAT FACILITATE INTERPERSONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF EXPOSING THE WIDER PUBLIC TO ALTRUISM PROJECTS AND ENERGIZING THOSE ALREADY INVOLVED.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-41.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$103K
-57.1% YoY
About Rethink Charity
Based on IRS filings
Rethink Charity is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINERAL, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,207,505 | $1,112,987 |
| Revenue | $43,350 | $7,614,193 | $5,137,197 |
| Expenses | $1,271,153 | $7,200,417 | $5,195,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Nonlinear Inc ($527,325), Tsinghua Education Foundation ($320,000), Malaria Consortium Us ($138,794).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIDA PLENA EAST HARTFORD, CT | MENTAL HEALTH | $11,027 |
| NONLINEAR INC IRVINE, CA | AI SAFETY | $527,325 |
| ANIMAL CHARITY EVALUATORS WALNUT, CA | ANIMAL ADVOCACY | $28,564 |
| ALLFED INSTITUTES LAFAYETTE, CO | FOOD ASSISTANCE | $7,352 |
| ANIMAL ETHICS OAKLAND, CA | ANIMAL ETHICS | $7,386 |
| CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM US SAN FRANCISCO, CA | RESEARCH WAYS TO HELP THE WORLD | $45,555 |
| SECUREBIO INC CAMBRIDGE, MA | RESEARCH TO PREVENT FUTURE PANDEMICS | $36,922 |
| EVERY ORG SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL GIVING | $5,292 |
| MALARIA CONSORTIUM US RALEIGH, NC | MALARIA TREATMENTS | $138,794 |
| TSINGHUA EDUCATION FOUNDATION MILPITAS, CA | EDUCATION | $320,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOON KHEN OW YONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESI | 20 | — |
| BAXTER BULLOCK | TREASURER | 20 | — |
| EDWARD PROKOP | SECRETARY | 20 | — |
| THOMAS BARNETT | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| KALISTA BARTER | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| OZZIE GOOEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| ALEXANDER GORDON-BROWN | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| TRAVIS COOPER | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rethink Charity?
Rethink Charity is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINERAL, VA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Rethink Charity operate?
Rethink Charity has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does Rethink Charity award?
In 2023, Rethink Charity awarded 11 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $103K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rethink Charity's EIN?
Rethink Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5325150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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