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Palo Alto Partners in Education

Palo alto partners in education (pie) raises money to provide all palo alto unified school district students an educational experience beyond what is possible with public funding.

Education Palo Alto, CA EIN: 770186364 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Palo Alto Partners in Education

PiE funds additional teachers, aides and counselors to support every student in Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD). Donate today!

Founded
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
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 1988

Mission

Palo alto partners in education (pie) raises money to provide all palo alto unified school district students an educational experience beyond what is possible with public funding.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% 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 Palo Alto Partners in Education with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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 cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Palo Alto Partners in Education is a registered education nonprofit based in Palo Alto, 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 770186364. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 198 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Palo Alto Partners in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770186364. 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.

Palo Alto Partners in Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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.

Palo Alto Partners in Education is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palo Alto Partners in Education has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% 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.

Palo Alto Partners in Education is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 198 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Palo Alto Partners in Education. 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, Palo Alto Partners in Education 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

PiE funds additional teachers, aides and counselors to support every student in Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD). Donate today! Palo Alto Partners in Education 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 93% 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 Palo Alto Partners in Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palo Alto Partners in Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770186364, 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
93% 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, 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
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ER
Erika B•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
How a Public/Private Partnership and Two Visionary Leaders Are Transforming the Once-Beleaguered Ravenswood City School
Dec 2024
www.paloaltoonline.com
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
School board gets fake emails over school name changes - Palo Alto Daily Post
Nov 2018
padailypost.com
Soft Opening Of Salt & Straw Ice Cream Slated In Palo Alto - Patch
Nov 2018
patch.com
Palo Alto Daily News Editorial: Catherine Crystal Foster and Ken Dauber for Palo Alto School Board - East Bay Times
Oct 2014
www.eastbaytimes.com
School board candidate profile: Terry Godfrey - Palo Alto Online
Oct 2014
www.paloaltoonline.com
School board to discuss student survey data - Palo Alto Online
Mar 2011
www.paloaltoonline.com
Partners in Education names new executive director - Palo Alto Online
Apr 2010
www.paloaltoonline.com
Community leader Sharon Wagner dies - Palo Alto Online
May 2009
www.paloaltoonline.com
Grants bring new tools to classrooms - Palo Alto Online
Mar 2008
www.paloaltoonline.com

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 198 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 198 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 Palo Alto Partners in Education

What is Palo Alto Partners in Education?
Palo Alto Partners in Education is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palo Alto, United States. PiE funds additional teachers, aides and counselors to support every student in Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD). Donate today!
When was Palo Alto Partners in Education founded?
Palo Alto Partners in Education was founded in 2005.
Who leads Palo Alto Partners in Education?
Erika Buck serves as Executive Director.
Where is Palo Alto Partners in Education located?
Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
What is Palo Alto Partners in Education's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palo Alto Partners in Education trustworthy?
Palo Alto Partners in Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Palo Alto Partners in Education's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770186364.
What is Palo Alto Partners in Education's website?
http://www.papie.org