Education Writers Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Education Writers Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1975, with $1,868,881 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1825 K St Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 23-7439790 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▼ 55.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.3M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Education Writers Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -77% 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 Education Writers Association: 17 mo reserves · -77% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Education Writers Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Education Writers Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1825 K St Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.3M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
-77.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,868,881▼55.3% | $3,307,729▲17.9% | $4,646,911▼22.0% | $5,765,680▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,184,125▲55.7% | $2,806,211▼11.4% | $5,958,739▲31.7% | $7,162,464▲47.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,687,933▼17.2% | $3,168,745▲25.5% | $4,523,665▼13.3% | $4,871,956▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,246,806▲8.4% | $2,524,822▲4.7% | $5,216,453▲17.4% | $5,548,115▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,993,852▼12.0% | $2,411,594▼19.0% | $4,445,052▲15.7% | $4,800,720▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,400,198▲26.8% | $2,978,026▼3.2% | $3,843,056▲11.7% | $4,300,668▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,681,620▼26.7% | $3,076,319▲18.6% | $3,439,021▼10.6% | $3,748,147▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,657,974▲22.7% | $2,594,778▼10.7% | $3,848,122▲159% | $4,074,589▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,980,935▲11.9% | $2,904,448▲24.5% | $1,487,867▲7.2% | $2,957,155▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,664,353▲16.6% | $2,332,994▲13.0% | $1,387,939▲24.1% | $3,316,677▲76.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,284,894 | $2,064,436▲22.4% | $1,117,960▲26.0% | $1,878,590▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,686,424▲34.5% | $887,158▲20.4% | $1,824,741▲65.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,253,505▲33.5% | $736,849▲66.9% | $1,103,250▲64.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $938,616 | $441,516 | $672,292 | 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.
Grants received · $2.1M total
24 grants to Education Writers Association totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $450,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, developing quality postsecondary education reporting | 2024 | $185,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $30,000 |
| College Board | Sponsorship | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Support for ewa training on postsecondary education topics | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2023 | $120,000 |
| College Board | Sponsorship | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Program sponsorship | 2022 | $50,000 |
| American Institutes For Research In the Behavioral Sciences | General support for furtherance of their mission | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Adolescent dev elevating youth voices | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Supporting postsecondary education writers and coverage | 2021 | $40,000 |
| American Institutes For Research In the Behavioral Sciences | General support for furtherance of their mission | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | 74th ewa national seminar | 2021 | $7,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Fast collaborative | 2020 | $285,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Education Writers Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Education Writers Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7439790, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Education Writers Association's EIN?
- Education Writers Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7439790.
- How much revenue does Education Writers Association report?
- Education Writers Association reported $1,868,881 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Education Writers Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Education Writers Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Education Writers Association (EIN 23-7439790) 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.