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Educational Divide Reform Inc

EIN 46-2969632 · Cambridge, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

EDUCATIONAL DIVIDE REFORM, INC. ADVANCES THE MISSION TO PROMOTE GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH YOUTH EDUCATION.

Income
$321,178
Spending
$337,919
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$34,500, treasurer

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: 24 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 9555% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $185,773 spent. PATHFINDER: PATHFINDER IS A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATH EXPLORATION INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP PERSONALIZED ROADMAPS TOWARD HIGH-INCOME CAREERS IN DIVERSE FIELDS SUCH AS EDUCATION, BIOSCIENCE, PHARMACOLOGY, LAW AND GOVERNMENT, MEDICINE, ENGINEERING, AND MORE. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING AND EXPERT GUIDANCE FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, THE PROGRAM INSPIRES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE LONG-TERM CAREER POSSIBILITIES AND EQUIPS THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, PLANNING SKILLS, AND MOTIVATION NECESSARY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
  2. $21,074 spent. STEP-UP: STEP-UP IS A SUMMER STUDY PROGRAM WITH AN EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH READING AND WRITING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, CODING, AND CYBERCRIME PREVENTION. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS MUSIC EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SUPPORT THROUGH HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING SERVICES FOR HIGH NEED STUDENTS IN GRADES K8. STEP-UP AIMS TO STRENGTHEN STUDENTS FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS, BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE, AND PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $20,574 spent. STEP FORWARD: STEP FORWARD IS A SUMMER STUDY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BOOST ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR RECENT IMMIGRANT STUDENTS.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2024.

    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 August 2014.

    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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