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EIN 27-1219231

So What Else

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
127
City
Bethesda
State
Maryland
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
Description
So what else provides food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. They organized food and disaster relief assistance for the DC metro and Baltimore regions by initiating food and supply deliveries, setting up a distribution center for needy families, and providing youth development programs. Their programs also include grants to organizations that support their mission.
Total revenues
$33,761,365
2023
Total expenses
$33,897,060
2023
Total assets
$654,418
2023
Num. employees
127
2023

Program areas at So What Else

Organized food and disaster relief assistance for the dc metro and baltimore regions. Initiated food and supply deliveries and food recovery services. Set up food and supply distribution center to needy families in our community. Also provided youth development services through after school programs and summer camps.
Grants to organziations that support our mission.

Who funds So What Else

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$435,500
Alice and Eugene Ford FoundationProvide Activities To Under Served Local Youth$150,000
West Baltimore Renaissance FoundationGeneral Support$125,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,537,332

Personnel at So What Else

NameTitleCompensation
Dave SilbertFounder and Executive Director
David SilbertExecutive Director$91,821
Megan JoeExecutive Director of Hunger Relief
Christine GarrahanOperations Director, Baltimore
Goldie RossDC Operations Director
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for So What Else

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$33,413,759
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,813
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$35,118
Net income from fundraising events$309,675
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$33,761,365

Form 990s for So What Else

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston HoustonHouston, TX$16,253,612
Gods Pit CrewDanville, VA$15,313,540
American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJ$27,633,849
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Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 20 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6901 Rockledge Dr Ste 709
Bethesda, MD 20817
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
sowhatelse.org/ 
Phone
(240) 602-0486
IRS details
EIN
27-1219231
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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