Human Better Edu
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- 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
We empower individuals to take charge of their futures. We equip students - and the ecosystems that support them - with the tools needed to foster personal agency, build healthy connections, and cultivate resilience.We work within and across the education ecosystem - from public and private universities to K-12 schools and districts, professional associations and community organizations - we partner with organizations that are dedicated to placing more students on a path to attain their highest aspirations.
- Income
- $229,373
- Spending
- $262,368
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- -2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 73%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 16
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
Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 183% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 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 (1)
- $185,727 spent. Development and ScaleIn December 2024, we hired Ethos Partners, a strategic consultant, to work with us in developing a Strategic Vision for 2030 and a Strategic Plan to get there. Throughout 2025, we worked to refine our brand narrative, gaining clarity on our foundational story (why we exist and what we do), our target audiences and customer segments (who were talking to), and key messages (what we want to say, and how we say it).January 2025 we presented a workshop at the UERU 2025 National Conference titled, Strengthening Mental Health Outcomes for All: A Review of Asset Based, Blended Coaching Programs Supporting Faculty and Student Development (Leads: Gaby Jordan, Angela Evans, Naomi Lane)March 2024 we launched our inaugural Human Better EDU Coach Training Program with a cohort of 3 coaches training to both deliver HBE programming and work in individual coaching. In April 2025 we launched our second cohort of the Human Better EDU Coach Training Program with 2 coaches training. This expanded our programming from our March 2204 inaugural cohort of 3 coaches. In April 2025 our first Coach Training Program Participant graduated, followed by our second in January 2026.We are expecting to launch a third cohort early Spring 2026, depending on participants.Colleges and UniversitiesWe continued and expanded a multi-departmental Cultural Transformation contract with Wichita State University Human Resources Department, Social Work Department, and Facilities Department. This work includes:Mastermind Meetings - monthly meetings with full team Executive Coaching for Individuals in various departments We led our fifth round of Empowering Emerging Scientists @ Stanford School of Medicine. A for-credit course. 10 weekly, virtual sessions. Supported by 2 SOM Faculty Facilitators. We provided one-on-one coaching sessions for all students, led by participants in the CTP as well as seasoned coaches. This marked the completion of our 5-year contract. We will be re-submitting Spring 2026 for a renewal. We were back at Columbia University Learning & Development department Spring 2025 leading Expanding Capacity to Enhance Creativity - a half day workshop for staff.We continued our partnership with NOVA University (CEMS), teaching Leading Your Life in Spring 2025 and again in Fall 2025. Multiple days of workshops in person for postdocs at the School of Business and Economics. In the fall of 2025, Nova made our program mandatory for the CEMS students to qualify for the Self Leadership requirement newly initiated by the CEMS network of schools.We continued with Designing Your Career in International Business @ WU (Vienna University of Business and Economics). A for-credit course offered to undergraduate students in CEMS program in Summer and Winter 2025 semesters. And are scheduled to lead Summer 2026.High SchoolsFall of 2024 we began working with Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in DC, one of the largest high schools in Maryland. Sponsored by the B-CC Educational Foundation, our Cultural Transformation work began in 2024 with Executive Coaching for the principal.In 2025 we continued with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Executive Coaching for the principal. We also held an 8-session series Executive Leadership Program for Team Leaders.In 2025 we also began small group coaching with the Team Leadership Program for Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School educators.Middle SchoolsWe continued with Lamar Middle School PTA in Austin, Texas, who brought us in virtually to deliver a 4-part workshop series for parents, Take Charge of Your School Year. Parts 3 and 4 were delivered in the winter semester of 2025.Take Charge of Your Life (DC) - A weekly, 7-session group coaching after school program for 8th grade girls taught in person. This recurring course was offered Spring 2025. The middle school girls started together in 6th grade and are now rounding out in 8th grade with expanded curriculum and friendships (which resulted in programming over 3 yrs)Individual CoachingWeve expanded our support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with one on one coaching.We continue to support educational institutions through one on one coaching including, for example, a senior executive, and chief staff at Yale.One on one coaching with educators - professionals and teachers.Private students, teens through college.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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