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Graduate Philadelphia

EIN 85-3066169 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 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.

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

What it says it does

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Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
12
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$168,573, president & ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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

    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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. GRADUATE PHILADELPHIA'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING LEARNING PATHWAYS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:CAREER INTEGRATED LEARNING ADVISINGGRADUATE PHILADELPHIA'S CAREER INTEGRATED LEARNING ADVISING FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS FROM PRE-ENROLLMENT THROUGH DEGREE COMPLETION AND ATTAINMENT OF OTHER WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST ADULT LEARNERS IN OBTAINING THE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED FOR GREATER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND TO SUPPORT THEM IN PREPARING TO OBTAIN FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. LEVERAGING BEST PRACTICES IN PROACTIVE ADVISING, GRADUATE PHILADELPHIA'S ADVISING SERVICES PROACTIVELY PROVIDE INFORMATION TO ADULT LEARNERS IN LEARNING OPTIONS, CAREER RESOURCES, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.UPSKILLING & RESKILLING OF LOW-TO MID-SKILLED WORKERSTHROUGH A NETWORK PARTNERSHIP WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER LEARNING PROVIDERS, GRADUATE PHILADELPHIA PROVIDES ACCESS TO UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT AND DEGREE COMPLETION. EXAMPLES INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CERTIFICATES, CERTIFICATIONS, INDUSTRY CREDENTIALING, AS WELL AS 2-YEAR AND 4-YEAR DEGREE ATTAINMENT. THE SPAN OF SERVICES INCLUDES THE TRAINING OF INCUMBENT FRONTLINE WORKERS AS WELL AS DIRECT REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. PROGRAM DELIVERY COVERS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES AND FOCUSES ON FIVE MAIN CAREER TRACKS WHICH INCLUDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HEALTH TECH & ADMINISTRATION, DIGITAL LITERACY, GENERAL BUSINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PARTNERSGRADUATE PHILADELPHIA ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIPS THAT INCLUDE STRUCTURING AND ADMINISTERING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARDS DEGREE COMPLETION, IDENTIFYING INDUSTRY SPECIFIC LEARNER PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING RICH DATA AND INSIGHTS TO INFORM STRATEGIC INTIATIIVES AND GOALS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING FORWARD PROGRESS TOWARDS GREATER SOICAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

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 November 2020.

    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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