Treehouse
Treehouse reported $28.2 million in revenue and $22.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.15 went to program services, $4.37 to management and general costs and $13.48 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 64.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $268,120 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 53% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $28M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$64.59 $18M
- Program service revenue$32.78 $9.3M
- Investment income$2.63 $741K
Other revenue was negative: −$5,710. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.2% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.4% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.16 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 64.6% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 32.8% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $268,120 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.22% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.8 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGraduation success partners with youth who have experienced foster care and their existing support systems to create a plan for high school and beyond, develop support systems, connect to resources, and build self advocacy skills. Launch success continues treehouse's partnership with youth after high school completion by providing ongoing access to goal setting, and financial and material resources
Treehouse provides funding and resources for youth to explore their interests and engage in their community. The treehouse store is an essential resource where youth and their caregivers can shop for high-quality items like clothing and school supplies. Holiday magic provides youth with a meaningful gift during the holiday season. Just-in-time funding reduces financial barriers for youth and their caregivers related to personal growth and development. Driver's assistance reduces financial barriers for youth related to safe driving
Education advocacy partners with a team of existing supports in a youth's life - caregivers, caseworkers, school staff, and community providers - to help resolve barriers and identify needed resources for the youth to make progress at school
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $251,395 | $0 | $16,725 | $268,120 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $222,761 | $0 | $19,109 | $241,870 |
| CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER (THRU 10/24) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $202,148 | $0 | $13,164 | $215,312 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $201,683 | $0 | $12,492 | $214,175 |
| CHIEF POLICY & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $160,611 | $0 | $14,056 | $174,667 |
| SR. DIRECTOR, FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $155,371 | $0 | $16,981 | $172,352 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (THRU 5/25) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,915 | $0 | $3,162 | $171,077 |
| SR. DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $151,572 | $0 | $13,208 | $164,780 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Treehouse (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.4M (Part IX, line 5).
6 filings since FY2020
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5241
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,000
Private foundation grants it received
86 private foundations reported grants to Treehouse totaling $4.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Treehouse's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Treehouse reported that 82.2% of its $22.0 million in expenses went to program services, 4.4% to management and general and 13.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Treehouse pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Treehouse reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $268,120, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Treehouse get its money?
Of $28.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 64.6% came from contributions and grants and 32.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Treehouse a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 91-1425676 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600869349301120 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511049349301881 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420899349301457 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331299349302463 · read the filing
- FY2021 (9 mo.): Form 990 for the 9-month short period ending June 30, 2021, object 202221439349300762 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202122289349303162 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 91-1425676: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.