Uncategorized IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

EIN: 81-4846449 · SANDY, UT 84093-1363 · United States · FY 2024 Data

4 out of 5 60 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 47/100

Reliability (20%) 45/100

Effectiveness (25%) 73/100

Impact (25%) 75/100

Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

The Best Seat in the House, established in 2017 by founder Ivan Gonzalez in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children facing challenging circumstances, including serious illnesses, poverty, disabilities, and those in foster care. What began as a birthday celebration for Ivan evolved into a dynamic nonprofit with a mission to infuse joy and hope into the lives of children and their families.

Financial Overview — FY 2024

$151K

Total Revenue

$158K

Total Expenses

$16K

Net Assets

N/A

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio 98.5%

Fundraising Efficiency N/A

Operating Reserve 1.18x

Liability-to-Asset N/A

Revenue Diversification 100.0%

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Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
# of kids served each year	9,000	$11.00	—	Per Year

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2024	$151K	$158K	$16K	98.5%	—
2023	$92K	$83K	$23K	93.2%	—
2022	$100K	$96K	$14K	90.2%	—

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Organization Details

EIN: 81-4846449
State: UT
City: SANDY
ZIP: 84093-1363
Rating: 4★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2017
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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Financial strength30%

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Reliability20%

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Effectiveness25%

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Impact25%

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