OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILIES HEAL, DEVELOP AND THRIVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.9M
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$364K
+39.1% YoY
About Think of Us
Based on IRS filings
Think of Us is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $964K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,885,040 | $46,479,921 | $7,190,109 |
| Revenue | $9,611,567 | $50,682,882 | $6,896,155 |
| Expenses | $14,618,684 | $11,255,035 | $5,640,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $963,724 | $459,303 | $5 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bloom Works ($2,148,012), University of Chicago ($150,000), Cyrca Strategy ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KINTUPS ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL FUNDS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| INVENT TV PRODUCTIONS BURBANK, CA | PRODUCTION FUNDING FOR THE ISLAND OF LOST CHILDREN DOCUMENTARY | $44,771 |
| THE NYSPCC NEW YORK, NY | SPONSORSHIP FOR GALA | $10,000 |
| BLOOM WORKS NARBETH, PA | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $2,148,012 |
| PROXIMITY DESIGN STUDIO WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $58,195 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| CYRCA STRATEGY SEATTLE, WA | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXTO CANCEL | CEO | 40 | $370,389 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH JONES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN WHYTE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW KARSH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM SYMAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA SKYLAR | MANAGING PARTNER AND HCE | 40 | $220,747 |
| ELIZABETH MILLS | VP, STRATEGIC PROJECTS | 40 | $249,349 |
| SONALI PATEL | VP, PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $218,953 |
| KELLI DORE | HCE | 40 | $210,573 |
| SEBASTIAN JOHNSON | VP, CENTER FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE | 40 | $191,574 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Think of Us?
Think of Us is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $41.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Think of Us?
As of 2024, Think of Us holds $41.9M in total assets with $9.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does Think of Us operate?
Think of Us has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does Think of Us award?
In 2024, Think of Us awarded 7 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $364K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Think of Us's EIN?
Think of Us's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1157215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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