Six Seconds
Six Seconds is a community of changemakers contributing to a world of insight, connection, and purpose by working toward a billion people practicing the skills of emotional intelligence.
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Mission
Six Seconds is a community of changemakers contributing to a world of insight, connection, and purpose by working toward a billion people practicing the skills of emotional intelligence.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Six Seconds has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySix Seconds is a registered education nonprofit based in Freedom, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 943274972. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Six Seconds's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943274972. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Six Seconds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Six Seconds is located in Freedom, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Six Seconds has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Six Seconds is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Six Seconds. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Six Seconds holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We are working toward a billion people practicing emotional intelligence. Six Seconds is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Six Seconds are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Six Seconds is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943274972, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SIX SECONDS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
[Photo] 'Three hits alone, lead-off RBI in six seconds' Kim Sang-soo - starnewskorea.com
Necas, Kaprizov trade goals six seconds apart to open Avalanche-Wild Game 2 - Sportsnet
Six Minutes 50 Seconds of Screaming Speed - Autoweek
Women’s lacrosse triumphs over Columbia 13-12 in final seconds of Saturday matchup - The Brown Daily Herald
'Six seconds of hell': Your new Kentucky football slogan - MSN
Moment Israeli Strikes Beirut Building. It Collapses In Six Seconds. - NDTV
Victor Wembanyama needed only six seconds to make good on promise to try in All-Star Game - MSN
Paul Cotter's overtime goal with six seconds left gives Devils 4-3 win over Bruins - Yahoo Sports
Six Seconds Of Indecision By Virginia Gave Duke The ACC Championship - Duke Basketball Report
China unveils ‘blue-collar’ humanoid robot that switches tools in six seconds - Interesting Engineering
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Six Seconds
- What is Six Seconds?
- Six Seconds is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Freedom, United States. We are working toward a billion people practicing emotional intelligence.
- When was Six Seconds founded?
- Six Seconds was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Six Seconds?
- Joshua Freedman serves as CEO.
- Where is Six Seconds located?
- Headquartered in Freedom, CA, United States. The charity operates in 112 countries.
- What is Six Seconds's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Six Seconds trustworthy?
- Six Seconds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Six Seconds's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943274972.
- What is Six Seconds's website?
- http://www.6seconds.org