Think of US
Our mission is to help youth and families heal, develop and thrive.
Think of US at a glance
In short: Think of US gave $2.5M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $364K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,545,978
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $363,711
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,195
- Total assets
- $41,885,040
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Think of US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bloom Works ($2.1M). Together the top 7 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Think of US gives
- Giving grew 2133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Works Narbeth, PA | Programmatic Support | $2,148,012 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Programmatic Support | $150,000 |
| Cyrca Strategy Seattle, WA | Programmatic Support | $125,000 |
| Proximity Design Studio Washington, DC | Programmatic Support | $58,195 |
| Invent TV Productions Burbank, CA | Production funding for the island of lost children documentary | $44,771 |
| Kintups Atlanta, GA | General Funds to Assist Organization | $10,000 |
| The Nyspcc New York, NY | Sponsorship for Gala | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,885,040 | $9,611,567 | $14,618,684 | $2,545,978 | 7 | $963,724 |
| 2023 | $46,479,921 | $50,682,882 | $11,255,035 | $2,091,903 | 8 | $459,303 |
| 2022 | $7,190,109 | $6,896,155 | $5,640,812 | $445,000 | 5 | $5 |
| 2021 | $5,609,405 | $8,212,166 | $3,741,490 | $114,000 | 2 | $21 |
| 2020 | $1,031,005 | $1,981,988 | $1,113,386 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
About Think of US
Based on IRS filings
Think of US is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Think of US is led by Sixto Cancel, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sixto Cancel
CEO
Chief Executive Director → Founder, 2021
Founder → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $370K (2024)
Matthew Gemello
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Skylar
Managing Partner & Hce
Managing Partner → Managing Partner & Hce, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $221K (2024)
Elizabeth Mills
Vice President & Strategic Projects
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$157K (2023) → $249K (2024)
Sonali Patel
Vice President & Partnerships
Vice President & Community Implementation → Vice President & Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$196K (2023) → $219K (2024)
Kelli Dore
Hce
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$211K (2024)
Sebastian Johnson
Vice President & Center for Lived Experience
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$192K (2024)
Andrew Karsh
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Whyte
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Jones
Member
Board Vice Chair → Board President, 2023
Board President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Smith
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Syman
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Lawana Kimbro (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Edith Penn (2023) — Vice President & People
- Former: Morgan Cole (2023) — Senior Fellow & State Systems
- Former: Sarah Fathallah (2023) — Senior Research Fellow
- Former: Kathleen Holt-Whyte (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cole Morgan (2022) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Mills Elizabeth (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Robertson Whitney (2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Steven Olender (2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Taylor Vitello (2022) — Director of Proximate Policy
- Former: Sarah Sullivan (2020) — Senior Director & Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $370K, to Sixto Cancel (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Think of US
How much does Think of US give each year?
Think of US gave $2.5M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 8 grants.
What is Think of US's typical grant size?
Think of US's median grant in 2024 was $58,195, and its average grant was $363,711, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Think of US give grants?
Think of US gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%).
Does Think of US give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Think of US's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Programmatic Support" (4 grants).
Who are Think of US's largest grantees?
Think of US's largest 2024 grantees include Bloom Works ($2,148,012), University of Chicago ($150,000) and Cyrca Strategy ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Think of US?
Think of US reported $41.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
What is Think of US?
Think of US is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $41.9M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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