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Association of American Educators Foundation

The Association of American Educators Foundation promotes and assists teachers and administrators in pursuing excellence in primary and secondary education.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Association of American Educators Foundation

Association of American Educators Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in MISSION VIEJO, United States. Annual revenue: $839K. EIN: 330623003.

Founded
Headquarters
Mission Viejo, CA
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The Association of American Educators Foundation promotes and assists teachers and administrators in pursuing excellence in primary and secondary education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE Z99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.9% of total expenses ($45,450 of $305,730).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Association of American Educators Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Association of American Educators Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Mission Viejo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 330623003. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $575K in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Association of American Educators Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330623003. 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.

Association of American Educators Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.

Association of American Educators Foundation is located in Mission Viejo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Association of American Educators Foundation has $575K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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.

Association of American Educators Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $575K in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association of American Educators Foundation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Association of American Educators Foundation 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Association of American Educators Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in MISSION VIEJO, United States. Annual revenue: $839K. EIN: 330623003. Association of American Educators Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $575K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Association of American Educators Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association of American Educators Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330623003, 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
$100K-$1M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CO
Colin S••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M 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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 59 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Association of American Educators Foundation

What is Association of American Educators Foundation?
Association of American Educators Foundation is a education organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Mission Viejo, United States. Association of American Educators Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in MISSION VIEJO, United States. Annual revenue: $839K. EIN: 330623003.
When was Association of American Educators Foundation founded?
Association of American Educators Foundation was founded in 2005.
Who leads Association of American Educators Foundation?
Colin Sharkey serves as Executive Director.
Where is Association of American Educators Foundation located?
Headquartered in Mission Viejo, CA, United States.
What is Association of American Educators Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association of American Educators Foundation trustworthy?
Association of American Educators Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Association of American Educators Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330623003.
What is Association of American Educators Foundation's website?
https://www.aaeteachers.org