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Educational Alternatives

Training and education for law enforcement, youth and others to make our communities safer.

Health Norman, OK EIN: 731173815 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Educational Alternatives

Oklahoma Challenge - Oklahoma Challenge is a distracted driving peer to peer leadership program. This program empowers teens to talk to other teens about the dangers of driving distracted and without seat belts. The goal is to reduce distracted driving crashes, injuries, and deaths in the 16 - 24 year old age group where traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death. This year we held 5-large in-person events reaching over 260 schools and thousands of students. We also continued all of our online contests we developed over the pandemic so we are reaching more students than ever before. Schools and students attend the Oklahoma Challenge events for free. CLEET Certifying Classes - We offer two CLEET certified online classes …

Founded
Headquarters
Norman, OK
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
F21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

Training and education for law enforcement, youth and others to make our communities safer.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F21Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 33.2% of total expenses ($72,188 of $217,230).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (89%) 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 Educational Alternatives with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Educational Alternatives draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Educational Alternatives is a registered health nonprofit based in Norman, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 731173815. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $260K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Educational Alternatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731173815. 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.

Educational Alternatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Educational Alternatives is located in Norman, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Educational Alternatives has $260K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Educational Alternatives is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $260K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Educational Alternatives. 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, Educational Alternatives 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Oklahoma Challenge - Oklahoma Challenge is a distracted driving peer to peer leadership program. This program empowers teens to talk to other teens about the dangers of driving distracted and without seat belts. The goal is to reduce distracted driving crashes, injuries, and deaths in the 16 - 24 year old age group where traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death. This year we held 5-large in-person events reaching over 260 schools and thousands of students. We also continued all of our online contests we developed over the pandemic so we are reaching more students than ever before. Schools and students attend the Oklahoma Challenge events for free. CLEET... Educational Alternatives is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $260K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Educational Alternatives are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Educational Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731173815, 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
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lori L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 28 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 · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Educational Alternatives

What is Educational Alternatives?
Educational Alternatives is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Norman, United States. Oklahoma Challenge - Oklahoma Challenge is a distracted driving peer to peer leadership program. This program empowers teens to talk to other teens about the dangers of driving distracted and without seat belts. The goal is to reduce distracted driving crashes, injuries, and deaths in the 16 - 24 year old age group where traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death. This year we held 5-large in-person events reaching over 260 schools and thousands of students. We also continued all of our online contests we developed over the pandemic so we are reaching more students than ever before. Schools and students attend the Oklahoma Challenge events for free. CLEET Certifying Classes - We offer two CLEET certified online classes for law enforcement and security guards for maintenance of their required CEU's. We average approximately 35 students per month in the classes. The cost per class is $25 which provides an accessible, cost-effective way for these populations to maintain their required certifications.
When was Educational Alternatives founded?
Educational Alternatives was founded in 1984.
Who leads Educational Alternatives?
Lori Lovett serves as Executive Director.
Where is Educational Alternatives located?
Headquartered in Norman, OK, United States.
What is Educational Alternatives's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Educational Alternatives trustworthy?
Educational Alternatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Educational Alternatives's registration number?
IRS EIN: 731173815.
What is Educational Alternatives's website?
http://www.oklahomachallenge.org