Charities United States International Education at Elevation
Education at Elevation logo

Education at Elevation

Provide food, shelter and basic education to impoverished children in Eastern Tibet, China.

International Woodinville, WA EIN 261453741 · IRS Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Education at Elevation

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Education at Elevation

Sponsored food (dried food, flour, rice and vegetable), electric bill and teacher salary for the school of 17 kids. Provided scholarships to young adults from poor families attending colleges in India. Sponsored dried food (flour, rice, oil), medical expenses and teacher salary for needy seniors at the same village next to the school.

Founded
Headquarters
Woodinville, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

Provide food, shelter and basic education to impoverished children in Eastern Tibet, China.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($110)
100% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Education at Elevation is a registered international nonprofit based in Woodinville, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261453741. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $20K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Education at Elevation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Education at Elevation is located in Woodinville, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Education at Elevation has $20K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Education at Elevation is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $20K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Education at Elevation. 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.

Education at Elevation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.

Sponsored food (dried food, flour, rice and vegetable), electric bill and teacher salary for the school of 17 kids. Provided scholarships to young adults from poor families attending colleges in India. Sponsored dried food (flour, rice, oil), medical expenses and teacher salary for needy seniors at the same village next to the school. Education at Elevation is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among international charities registered in United States: Education at Elevation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $20K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Education at Elevation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Education at Elevation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261453741, 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
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

HO
Hooi Min Wong
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann S•••••••••
Marketing
HO
Hooi M•• W•••
Vice-President
PA
Patti S••••••
President
PE
Peng L••
Secretary
SE
Sean C••••
Director
YU
Yuko C••••
Treasury
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Education at Elevation This page 89 $20,125 100%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Young Heros Foundation 90 $55,832 100%
Peoria Area World Affairs Council 90 $68,255 100%
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa 89 $77,987 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Education at Elevation

What is Education at Elevation?
Education at Elevation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woodinville, United States. Sponsored food (dried food, flour, rice and vegetable), electric bill and teacher salary for the school of 17 kids. Provided scholarships to young adults from poor families attending colleges in India. Sponsored dried food (flour, rice, oil), medical expenses and teacher salary for needy seniors at the same village next to the school.
When was Education at Elevation founded?
Education at Elevation was founded in 2007.
Who leads Education at Elevation?
Hooi Min Wong serves as Treasurer.
Where is Education at Elevation located?
Headquartered in Woodinville, United States.
What is Education at Elevation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Education at Elevation trustworthy?
Education at Elevation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Education at Elevation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 261453741.
What is Education at Elevation's website?
http://www.educationatelevation.org