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Alternative Education Foundation Inc

To provide alternative education for children grades K-12.

Education Davie, FL EIN: 201776950 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Alternative Education Foundation Inc

Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DAVIE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 201776950.

Founded
Headquarters
Davie, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To provide alternative education for children grades K-12.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
92% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Alternative Education Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Davie, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201776950. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alternative Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201776950. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Alternative Education Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Alternative Education Foundation Inc is located in Davie, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alternative Education Foundation Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alternative Education Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alternative Education Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alternative Education Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DAVIE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 201776950. Alternative Education Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Alternative Education Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201776950, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
17

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lance F•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alternative Education Foundation Inc

What is Alternative Education Foundation Inc?
Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Davie, United States. Alternative Education Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DAVIE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 201776950.
When was Alternative Education Foundation Inc founded?
Alternative Education Foundation Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads Alternative Education Foundation Inc?
Lance Fein serves as Executive Director.
Where is Alternative Education Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Davie, FL, United States.
What is Alternative Education Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alternative Education Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Alternative Education Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Alternative Education Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201776950.
What is Alternative Education Foundation Inc's website?
http://alternativeeducationfoundation.org