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Achieve Now

We see literacy as a social justice issue

Education Philadelphia, PA EIN 383920150 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Achieve Now

Achieve Now is a Philadelphia-based literacy nonprofit. We see literacy as a social justice issue and are dedicated to providing Philadelphia schoolchildren with high-quality, culturally competent literacy instruction.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

We see literacy as a social justice issue

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.7% of total expenses ($86,231 of $806,964).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Achieve Now is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 383920150. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $723K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Achieve Now has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Achieve Now is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Achieve Now has $723K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Achieve Now is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $723K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Achieve Now. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Achieve Now has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Achieve Now is a Philadelphia-based literacy nonprofit. We see literacy as a social justice issue and are dedicated to providing Philadelphia schoolchildren with high-quality, culturally competent literacy instruction. Achieve Now is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among education charities registered in United States: Achieve Now's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $723K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Achieve Now are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Achieve Now is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383920150, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SH
Shawn Kairschner
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Alice D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brittany W•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carlye N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chatara B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emily C•••
SECRETARY
JE
Jessica R•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John G••••••••
TREASURER
KA
Karen B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle C•••
CHAIR
PA
Pastor C••• D••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Renee A••••••••
VICE CHAIR
RO
Rory W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Shawn K••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SH
Shawn K•••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ST
Steve K•••
BOARD MEMBER
SY
Sylvia S••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Achieve Now This page 83 $723,048 -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Achieve Now

What is Achieve Now?
Achieve Now is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Achieve Now is a Philadelphia-based literacy nonprofit. We see literacy as a social justice issue and are dedicated to providing Philadelphia schoolchildren with high-quality, culturally competent literacy instruction.
When was Achieve Now founded?
Achieve Now was founded in 2013.
Who leads Achieve Now?
Shawn Kairschner serves as Executive Director.
Where is Achieve Now located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is Achieve Now's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Achieve Now trustworthy?
Achieve Now has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Achieve Now's registration number?
IRS EIN: 383920150.
What is Achieve Now's website?
http://www.achieve-now.com