SO WHAT ELSE INC

BETHESDA, MD, 20817-1817 (301) 279-6990 Est. 2009 EIN 27-1219231
T40 - Voluntarism Promotion 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
sowhatelse.org

Mission

To improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for citizens of all ages.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$215K
Recipients
6
Years Active
2018 - 2024
Avg grant: $32,693 Median: $34,460

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20241$37K $37K10
20232$64K $32K20
20222$104K $52K20
20181$10K $10K10

Sectors Funded

Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1

Top States

Maryland
3
District of Columbia
2
Georgia
1

Grantee Size Profile

$100K - $500K
1

Top Grantees

4 MY CITY
MD
$95K
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
DC
$41K
LLS NORTHEAST
DC
$37K
INFINITE FOCUS BALTIMORE
MD
$23K
VOLUNTEER MARYLAND
MD
$9K

Grants Awarded · 6 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$33,815,906
Total Expenses
$33,998,005
Net Assets
$301,554
111 employees 250 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
0.1 months Low
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 0.2%
Expenses ↑ 0.3%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 98.8% Other 1.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 98.9% Management 0.5% Fundraising 0.6%

Officers & Trustees (25)

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Filing History (5 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$33,815,906 ↑$33,998,005$301,554
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$33,761,365 ↑$33,897,060$531,371
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$2,313,233 ↑$2,254,390$667,066
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$1,204,480 ↑$892,921$447,183
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$573,764 $563,412$124,978

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EIN: 27-1219231 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data