Let Grow Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Let grow, inc. Runs in school and after school programs that provide opportunities for kids to feel more empowered and develop trust in their own abilities, as well as provides education, advocacy, and support for state policies regarding reasonable independence for children. Let grow, inc. Also publishes articles and disseminates informational content that advises parents and educators on why and how to let kids grow.publications and educational materials - we continued to expand our library of articles, videos and other content reaching thousands of readers across multiple platforms, including a subscriber base of 73,410+. We expanded thought leadership with published articles in numerous education publications, as well as local and international media.in school/after school programs - in 2025 3,700 new schools requested guides for the let grow experience and/or play club. Over 1,600 schools committed to full or partial use of the program.scholarships - the 8th annual think for yourself scholarship received 4,639 submissions from high school seniors, challenging them to think differently about culture and to critically evaluate topics related to let grow programs. In 2025, we raised the amount of the awards, and we awarded 1 $8,000 and 3 $2,000 scholarships. The 9th annual scholarship started in february and will run until april 2026, with another 4 awards totaling $16,000 awarded.research - research studies are in process to test if the let grow experience is an effective clinical treatment for anxiety, and if wholescale use of the experience with students increases levels of autonomy. Legislation - our legislation program provides information and resources regarding current state laws, and provides support to citizens and lawmakers working to create and institute legislation that allows reasonable childhood independence based on maturity and capability determined by a child's parent or guardian. Laws were passed in Florida, Missouri, and Georgia, bringing the total to 11 states.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 41.2%; rating input score 41
• Program expense ratio: 71.5%; rating input score 72
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.2 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 75%; rating input score 75; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 45.1%; rating input score 89; 89th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.53; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 39.3%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 1.5% per year; rating input score 100; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 15.7% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 36.1% per year; rating input score 100; 95th percentile among comparable filings