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Ed Allies

EIN 35-2573057 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDALLIES PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG MINNESOTAN HAS ACCESS TO A RIGOROUS AND ENGAGING EDUCATION. WE ADVANCE POLICIES THAT PUT UNDERSERVED STUDENTS FIRST, REMOVE BARRIERS FACING SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, AND FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR STUDENTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
10
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$175,724, executive dir.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $861,632 spent. EDALLIES USES THREE STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ACROSS MINNESOTA, WITH A FOCUS ON STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: EDALLIES CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS FACING MINNESOTA STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS, INCLUDING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON PROMISING PRACTICES IN THAT MOVE THE NEEDLE FOR STUDENT OUTCOMES, ANALYSIS OF MINNESOTA'S EDUCATION LANDSCAPE, AND PRESENTATION OF DATA TO MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INFORM POLICY DECISIONS. OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: EDALLIES WORKS TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ABOUT WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR MINNESOTA STUDENTS, ELEVATING THE VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES MOST IMPACTED BY MINNESOTA'S EDUCATION INEQUITIES. POLICY CHANGE: EDALLIES WORKS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DESIGN, ADVOCATE FOR, AND IMPLEMENT EQUITABLE POLICIES THAT CENTER ON THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS. EDALLIES' RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -ADVOCATING FOR A STRONG, STUDENT-CENTERED FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHER PREPARATION IN THE STATE -STREAMLINING COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLEGE AND CAREER READY INCLUDING EXPANDING DIRECT ADMISSION, DUAL ENROLLMENT, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS -ADVANCING ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED MATH PRACTICES AND DEFENDING AGAINST EFFORTS TO DILUTE MATH STANDARDS -IMPROVING AND DEFENDING STUDENT ACADEMIC DATA AND SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS -BANNING THE USE OF SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND SECLUSIONS IN EARLY GRADES AND SUPPORTING WELCOMING AND CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SCHOOL CLIMATES -INCREASING ACCESS TO RIGOROUS ACADEMICS -SECURING INVESTMENTS IN EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION -DEVELOPING STUDENT-CENTERED SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE -EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO LEAD IN MAKING STUDENT-CENTERED CHANGES TO MINNESOTA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY.
  2. $102,718 spent. Solutions Not Suspensions is a coalition of students, families, community members, and organizations committed to changing policies, practices, and mindsets in order to end exclusionary discipline practices that disproportionately impact students of color and instead foster positive school climates for all students.

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 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 December 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 February 2017.

    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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