Founders Initiative

72%

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Founders Initiative

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www.theFi.org

333 N WILMOT RD STE 340

Tucson AZ 85711-2607

844-444-6934

Tucson AZ | IRS ruling year: 2021 | EIN: 87-2915088

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Organization Mission

Founders Initiative has a mission to support women and girls in extreme poverty, domestic and sexual abuse. Our 4 “Initiatives” Provide Faith-Christian Outreach and ... (More)

Rating Information

Needs Improvement

This charity's score is 72%, earning it a Two-Star rating.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 74% Impact & Measurement, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 16% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Charity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.

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Impact & Measurement

Score

65

This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.

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Assessments

Impact

65 out of 100 points

100% of Impact & Measurement score

Full Credit

Partial Credit

No Credit

Impact Evaluation

65 out of 100 points

Impact Statement

$23,635 total costs / $3,500 worth of goods distributed = roughly $7 provides a dollar's worth of essential goods to someone in need.

Program Context

Christian Outreach and Supply Missions: This program directly distributes goods that fulfill the basic needs of its beneficiaries.

Data Time Period

6/1/21 to 6/6/22

Benchmark for Scoring

Impact scores of goods provision programs are based on comparing the cost to distribute a goods against the market value of those goods. Programs receive an Impact score of 100 if the cost to distribute goods is less than 75% the value of those goods and a score of 80 if it is less than 125%. If a nonprofit reports impact but doesn't meet the benchmark for cost-effectiveness, it earns a score of 65. This program provides goods for more than 125% the market value of the goods.

Methodology

This impact score was determined through the Goods Provision methodology which is fully detailed in the Charity Navigator Guide to Ratings. Analysis conducted in 2023 by Charity Navigator using data submitted by the nonprofit, theory and evidence from scientific research studies, and public datasets.

Data Source

The nonprofit submitted data on the composition and market value of the goods it distributed.

Measurement

Unscored

0% of Impact & Measurement score

Equity Data (1/7)
	We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
	We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios.
	We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
	We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
	We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
	We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured
	We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Equity Policies & Processes (4/7)
	We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
	We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
	We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
	We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
	We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
	We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
	We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

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Additional Information

65

Assessments

Impact

65 out of 100 points

Measurement

Unscored

87

Assessments

Constituent Feedback

100 out of 100 points

Equity Strategies™

81 out of 100 points

100

Strategy

40 out of 40 points

Leadership

30 out of 30 points

Adaptability

30 out of 30 points

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Rating Information

Rating Report

Additional Information

65

Assessments

Impact

65 out of 100 points

Measurement

Unscored

87

Assessments

Constituent Feedback

100 out of 100 points

Equity Strategies™

81 out of 100 points

100

Strategy

40 out of 40 points

Leadership

30 out of 30 points

Adaptability

30 out of 30 points