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EIN 13-3315296 · Alexandria, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INVEST DEVELOPS A DIVERSE POOL OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS AND INFORMED CONSUMERS BY EDUCATING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ON CAREERS IN INSURANCE, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Income
$311,695
Spending
$447,911
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$432,633, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (social science, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (social science, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $302,922 spent. INVEST IS A GRASSROOTS PROGRAM THAT TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE EDUCATORS WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY TO PROVIDE INSURANCE INSTRUCTION USING ITS ONLINE AND PRINTED CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES THE PURSUIT OF INSURANCE CAREERS BY EXPOSING STUDENTS TO CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDING JOB SHADOWING, SCHOLARSHIPS, CAREER COACHING, AND INTERNSHIPS. INVEST HAS SERVED OVER 950 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE AND CONTINUES TO GROW RAPIDLY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES. NEARLY 33% OF THE SCHOOLS OFFERING THE INVEST PROGRAM ARE IN MINORITY AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, INVEST CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS PROGRAMMING WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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