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Partners in Education of Toledo

EIN 34-1772429 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO READ, SUCCEED, AND THRIVE. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH SCHOOLS BY SEEKING RESOURCES, SUCH AS VOLUNTEER TIME, EXPERTISE, OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND BUILDING SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$679,072
Spending
$547,121
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
43
Volunteers
167
Highest pay
$89,641, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (2)
  1. $261,988 spent. LITERACY MENTORING AND TUTORING PROGRAMMING - PROVIDING LITERACY TUTORING THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY FOR K-4 STUDENTS TO IMPROVE LITERACY RATES AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE MEETING THE 3RD GRADE READING GUARANTEE IN TOLEDO AREA SCHOOLS.
  2. $181,345 spent. COLLEGE, CAREER, AND ADULT PROGRAMMING - PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN NW OHIO WITH CAREER EXPLOATION AND SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAMMING TO PREPARE THEM TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND CAREER. PROVIDING RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS VIA PARENT ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND ADVANCING THE WORK OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 November 6, 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 July 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 August 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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