The Philadelphia Education Fund
THE PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND (THE ED FUND) CREATES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE THAT BUILD PATHS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS. PEF'S …
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Visit www.philaedfund.orgAbout The Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund is a youth development organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.6 million. EIN: 222567982.
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Mission
The philadelphia education fund (the ed fund) creates equitable access to opportunities for students by providing resources and expertise that build paths to college and career success. Pef's vision is for all young people in philadelphia to have the skills and opportunity to succeed in college and career. We seek to fulfill our mission and vision by embedding an excellent college-and career-going framework in the philadelphia public school system; designing and delivering a model system of college-and career-going supports; aligning instructions across secondary and postsecondary institutions, and supporting students, educators, districts and communities in advancing equitable access to high quallity stem education.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Philadelphia Education Fund with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 53,450 youth development 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Philadelphia Education Fund is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, 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 222567982. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Philadelphia Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222567982. 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.
The Philadelphia Education Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
The Philadelphia Education Fund is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 718 Arch St Ste 700N, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Philadelphia Education Fund has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Philadelphia Education Fund is classified as a Youth Development 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Philadelphia Education Fund. 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, The Philadelphia Education Fund 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 90% 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.
The Philadelphia Education Fund is a youth development organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.6 million. EIN: 222567982. The Philadelphia Education Fund is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Philadelphia Education Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Philadelphia Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222567982, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
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23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 67 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Philadelphia Education Fund
- What is The Philadelphia Education Fund?
- The Philadelphia Education Fund is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. The Philadelphia Education Fund is a youth development organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.6 million. EIN: 222567982.
- When was The Philadelphia Education Fund founded?
- The Philadelphia Education Fund was founded in 1984.
- Who leads The Philadelphia Education Fund?
- Farah Jimenez serves as PRESIDENT AND CEO.
- Where is The Philadelphia Education Fund located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is The Philadelphia Education Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Philadelphia Education Fund trustworthy?
- The Philadelphia Education Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 The Philadelphia Education Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 222567982.
- What is The Philadelphia Education Fund's website?
- https://www.philaedfund.org