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Applied Scholastics International

EIN 23-7250829 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve and revitalize the field of education by instructing students and teachers in the proper method of studying using Study Technology developed by educator and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
19
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$70,418, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. Supervision and Assistance to Education Groups - Applied Scholastics International advances education by teaching individuals and educators how to learn effectively through the application of simple but effective techniques called Study Technology. It publishes an extensive library of educational material based on Study Technology and coordinates the efforts of affiliated Applied Scholastics groups throughout the world that utilize Study Technology and Applied Scholastics materials in their educational programs. There were 356 new groups and activities established in 2024, for a total worldwide of 3015 groups and activities servicing an average of 13,124 students per week and providing 2.2 million tutoring hours in 2024.
  2. $488,871 spent. Education and Literacy Programs - Applied Scholastics International and licensed groups trained 4,526 educators from 9 countries during 2024 to recognize and overcome the barriers students routinely encountered. These include strategies for working within classrooms with diverse levels of student competency, techniques for closing the gaps in student academic achievement; specialized tutoring techniques for phonics, sight word repertoire, subject vocabulary, and comprehension strategies. In 2024, 350 educators were trained through course delivery and one-day workshops in Samoa in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Culture Samoa, 568 educators were trained through workshops in Liberia and Ghana, and 134 teachers were trained through a teacher training college in Nigeria.
  3. $189,063 spent. Public Awareness and Information Campaigns - One of Applied Scholastics Internationals principal programs is showing the public how they can overcome learning problems commonly encountered, primarily through public lectures, seminars and workshops. In 2024, Applied Scholastics representatives helped 2.7 million people in 47 countries through the various services listed above. Over the year, Applied Scholastics International and its groups distributed factual information on specific educational problems and workable solutions through a variety of mailings, newsletters, newspaper articles, radio and TV interviews and shows and public service announcements reaching millions.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1993.

    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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