Donorschoose Org
90% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Donorschoose Org is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2000, with $150,814,294 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
134 West 37th Street 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10018 EIN 13-4129457 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$150.8M
▼ 22.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$159.8M
Net assets
$135.4M
Employees
235
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $9 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Donorschoose Org: 90% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Donorschoose Org: 10 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Donorschoose Org: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Donorschoose Org: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Donorschoose.org is a simple way to provide students with the resources they need to learn.
Contact & location
- Address
- 134 West 37th Street 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10018
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.9M (FY2013) to $150.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.8MNet assets $135.4M
Operating margin
-6.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$138.2M
Total liabilities
$2.8M
Net assets
$135.4M
Salaries & benefits
$27.6M
17% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,814,294▼22.3% | $159,831,763▼12.3% | $135,365,190▼4.1% | $138,213,165▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $193,986,172▲26.3% | $182,287,046▲17.3% | $141,119,485▲9.4% | $145,221,332▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $153,640,236▼18.0% | $155,382,727▼11.5% | $128,939,679 | $133,533,237▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $187,317,028▲18.5% | $175,623,030▲25.9% | $128,881,565▲7.5% | $131,250,039▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $158,050,126▲6.1% | $139,500,343▼0.2% | $119,872,715▲20.6% | $123,689,070▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,898,158▼0.7% | $139,795,291▲6.9% | $99,420,354▲9.9% | $102,485,809▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,006,093▲0.7% | $130,809,189▼5.5% | $90,475,783▲26.3% | $93,480,134▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $148,898,109▲22.6% | $138,464,555▲34.9% | $71,640,071▲18.2% | $75,778,378▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,428,211▲12.9% | $102,666,357▲2.1% | $60,584,762▲47.1% | $61,791,080▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,590,375▲38.7% | $100,593,437▲29.2% | $41,187,281▲20.0% | $43,116,641▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,548,764▲27.3% | $77,873,828▲31.4% | $34,318,501▼0.5% | $35,519,312▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,923,146 | $59,283,940 | $34,476,495 | $35,796,219 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Alix Guerrier — $472,826 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alix Guerrier | Ceo | 40 | $472,826 |
| Geoffrey Hill | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $340,923 |
| Katie Bisbee | Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $333,979 |
| Julia Prieto | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $331,600 |
| Oliver Hurst-hiller | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $330,481 |
| Abigail Feuer | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $245,067 |
| Daniel Betz | Vice President, Product & Design | 40 | $236,660 |
| Nancy Mond | Vice President, Engineering | 40 | $231,074 |
| Michael Walker | Vice President, Engineering | 40 | $227,870 |
| Ali Rosen | Vice President, Business Development | 40 | $225,585 |
| David Crane Jr | Senior Staff Engineer | 40 | $220,024 |
| Aileen Adao | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amanda Calzada | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Charles Best | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Weiner | Board Member (to Oct 2024) | 2 | — |
| Kristie Jones | Board Member (to Oct 2024) | 2 | — |
| Maria Moats | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mitch Cohen | Board Member (to Oct 2024) | 2 | — |
| Nasir Qadree | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Pedro Noguera | Board Member | 2 | — |
Grants received · $130.4M total
336 grants to Donorschoose Org totaling $130.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $1,827,700 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2024 | $1,629,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $1,088,381 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $365,000 |
| Burton Family Foundation | General support | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $250,250 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $206,319 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $119,284 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support flash funding of public school projects (mg25-33_invoice 1012024) | 2024 | $110,699 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $72,223 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Education | 2024 | $55,692 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $45,331 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Farm Share Inc | Distributed goods | 2024 | $38,370 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $27,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Donorschoose Org a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Donorschoose Org is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4129457, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Donorschoose Org's EIN?
- Donorschoose Org's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4129457.
- How much revenue does Donorschoose Org report?
- Donorschoose Org reported $150,814,294 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Donorschoose Org's spending goes to programs?
- Donorschoose Org spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Donorschoose Org have?
- CharityIndex grades Donorschoose Org A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Donorschoose Org's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Donorschoose Org's latest Form 990 is $472,826, paid to Alix Guerrier (Ceo).
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Data for Donorschoose Org (EIN 13-4129457) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.