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Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Inc

EIN 58-1974586 · Atlanta, GA

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

INFORM AND INFLUENCE GEORGIA LEADERS THROUGH RESEARCH AND NON-PARTISAN ADVOCACY TO IMPACT EDUCATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
26.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
6
Volunteers
240
Highest pay
$282,389, president/ce

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

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 26.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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, 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 (5)
  1. $308,774 spent. EDQUEST GEORGIA INCLUDES RESEARCH, A PLAN OF WORK, AND COORDINATION OF A COALITION OF 40 GEORGIA BASED ORGANIZATIONS LED BY THE GEORGIA PARTNERSHIP. EDQUEST GEORGIA IDENTIFIES SEVEN CORE AREAS THAT LOCAL COMMUNITIES, STATES, AND COUNTRIES ARE USING TO ACHIEVE GREAT SUCCESS WITH THEIR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS. BASED IN BEST-PRACTICE RESEARCH, EDQUEST GEORGIA HIGHLIGHTS THESE CORE POLICIES PROVEN TO INCREASE THE EDUCATION OUTCOMES ACROSS THE ENTIRE BIRTH-TO-WORK PIPELINE, WHILE HELPING INFORM, ENGAGE, AND MOBILIZE STAKEHOLDERS - PARTICULARLY IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC, AND POLICY-MAKING COMMUNITIES - TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION REFORM.
  2. $141,391 spent. THE EPFP PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR AN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN GEORGIA TO PROVIDE POTENTIAL LEADERS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS TO ADVANCE THE CORE ISSUES OF EDUCATION POLICY. IT SERVES AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE STATE TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY AND LINKAGES BETWEEN POLICY AND PRACTICE. ULTIMATELY, EPFP SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO SUCCEED. SEVEN DAY-LONG COLLOQUIUMS, AN OPENING RETREAT AND A NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY SEMINAR ARE PROVIDED.
  3. $274,322 spent. THE RURAL INITIATIVE ENCOMPASSES WORK THAT ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL GEORGIA CIVIC AND EDUCATION LEADERS TO ADVANCE THEIR LOCAL BIRTH-TO-WORK PIPELINES. THE INITIATIVE DISTRIBUTES MINI-GRANTS TO LOCAL GEORGIA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO IMPROVE LOCAL COLLEGE-GOING AND COMPLETION RATES, HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL STORIES OF SUCCESS THROUGH A PODCAST KNOWN AS "FIELD NOTES", INCREASES THE PARTICIPATION OF RURAL COMMUNITY LEADERS IN NON-PARTISAN STATEWIDE EDUCATION POLICY INITIATIVES, AND PROVIDES A RURAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK. THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK INCLUDED 162 RURAL EDUCATION, NONPROFIT, AND BUSINESS LEADERS IN 2024.
  4. $465,002 spent. ACTIVITIES TO FULFILL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING, MEDIA SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATION REPORTERS, AND POLICY FORUMS.
  5. ACTIVITIES TO FULFILL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING, MEDIA SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATION REPORTERS, AND POLICY FORUMS.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 July 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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