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Edchoice Inc

EIN 35-1978359 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDCHOICE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING FULL AND UNENCUMBERED EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AS THE BEST PATHWAY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVES AND A STRONGER SOCIETY.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$11.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
43
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$433,270, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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, 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. STATE PROGRAMS: EDCHOICE, INC. WORKS IN STATES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUE OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICE, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES INCLUDE: SPONSORING AND HOSTING INFORMATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS, TESTIFYING IN FRONT OF VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE BODIES, EDUCATING LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS ON EDUCATIONAL CHOICE PROGRAMS, PARENT EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND TRAINING, INFORMING MEDIA, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE ON THE DRAFTING OF LEGISLATION, AND SPONSORING VISITS BY EXPERT SPEAKERS. (Expenses $ 1,003,224 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 7,305) Legal Advocates: To safeguard choice programs for families, EdChoice, Inc. established EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) to engage directly in litigation efforts. EdLA provides legal representation and support to parents involved in educational choice litigation across the nation.
  2. $2.9 million spent. TRAINING AND OUTREACH: EDCHOICE, INC. UNDERTAKES NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT INFORM THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND POLICY MAKERS ON THE ISSUE OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AND ON EXISTING EDUCATIONAL CHOICE PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES FORMAL TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, FACT-FINDING TRIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL BRIEFINGS.
  3. $2.8 million spent. RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: EDCHOICE, INC. PRODUCES NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS INTENDED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUE OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICE. TYPES OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE: REVIEWING AND SYNTHESIZING EXISTING RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL CHOICE, SUCH AS THE ABC'S OF SCHOOL CHOICE AND INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES; CONDUCTING ORIGINAL STATE AND NATIONAL RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL CHOICE, SUCH AS STATE POLLING AND FISCAL AND ACADEMIC IMPACT STUDIES; AND PUBLISHING COMMENTARY PAPERS, WEBINARS AND BLOGS. (Expenses $ 1,003,224 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 7,305) Legal Advocates: To safeguard choice programs for families, EdChoice, Inc. established EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) to engage directly in litigation efforts. EdLA provides legal representation and support to parents involved in educational choice litigation across the nation.
  4. $1.0 million spent. Legal Advocates: To safeguard choice programs for families, EdChoice, Inc. established EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) to engage directly in litigation efforts. EdLA provides legal representation and support to parents involved in educational choice litigation across the nation.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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