Reach Education Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
REACH education fund is an organization that provides funds for underprivileged students in Palestine but recently pivoted to supporting students and their families and expanded the relief role to include providing meals, water, clothing, and other essential relief work
- Income
- $3.7 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $125,000, executive director
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 99% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $1.9 million spent. Humanitarian Relief in Gaza - Reach Education Fund has been at the forefront of providing humanitarian aid by, distributing over 100,000 meals to displaced families during Ramadan and beyond, constructing temporary shelters and tents for those who lost their homes, partnering with organizations like Peace Dove to provide essential supplies, including food, clean water, and clothing. This initiative aims to alleviate suffering and provide immediate relief to affected communities while seeking sustainable solutions for long-term recovery
- $772,760 spent. Scholarship & Educational Support Program - Providing scholarships to students inside Palestine, ensuring they have access to higher education, supporting students in Gaza by helping them continue their education, developing educational hubs in Gaza, equipped with internet, solar panels, and devices to help students pursue online learning while traditional schooling remains disrupted
- $322,346 spent. Administrative expenses allocated to performing the organizations program services function
- $57,600 spent. Stranded Gazan Students (Outside of Palestine) - Helping over 3,000 stranded Gazan students in countries like Cuba & Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia with financial aid for tuition, housing, and living expenses.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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