Educational Commission of the States
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Educational Commission of the States is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northglenn, Colorado, registered in 1967, with $10,996,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 33674, Northglenn, CO, 80233 EIN 31-0722194 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.0M
▲ 10.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.8M
Net assets
$13.3M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Educational Commission of the States— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +29% 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 Educational Commission of the States: 20 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A 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 Educational Commission of the States— 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 Educational Commission of the States: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 33674, Northglenn, CO, 80233
- City
- Northglenn
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.0M (FY2013) to $11.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $482KNet assets $13.3M
Operating margin
28.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.8M
Total liabilities
$482K
Net assets
$13.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,996,560▲10.2% | $7,827,443▼32.3% | $13,334,709▲33.0% | $13,816,215▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,981,000▼23.0% | $11,566,571▼2.2% | $10,028,686▼18.4% | $10,871,422▼22.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,963,804▲0.1% | $11,828,231▼17.9% | $12,296,993▲4.2% | $14,037,530▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,952,217▼13.8% | $14,405,734▼16.8% | $11,804,321▼8.7% | $12,403,737▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,031,953▼11.7% | $17,307,945▲14.5% | $12,934,176▼13.8% | $13,761,643▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,026,936▲23.8% | $15,118,282▲19.9% | $15,010,682▲24.9% | $16,177,553▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,753,282▲9.5% | $12,606,999▲49.9% | $12,022,920▲6.1% | $12,832,158▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,559,483▲53.0% | $8,409,488▲15.0% | $11,336,239▲64.6% | $11,867,535▲55.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,206,741▲85.7% | $7,313,514▲55.0% | $6,887,181▲15.5% | $7,649,680▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,419,295▼5.1% | $4,718,129▲4.7% | $5,962,718▲23.4% | $6,333,221▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,657,072▲15.9% | $4,506,496▲22.7% | $4,832,244▲4.8% | $6,988,554▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,016,536 | $3,671,651▼1.1% | $4,612,902▲9.2% | $6,937,407▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,712,866▼5.3% | $4,225,014▲9.0% | $6,462,568▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,921,163▼11.0% | $3,875,249▲24.5% | $6,616,058▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,404,778 | $3,113,737 | $6,110,270 | 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 · $13.5M total
26 grants to Educational Commission of the States totaling $13.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, state policy barriers for students impacted by the justice system grant, travel grant - higher education in prison grantee convening -al | 2024 | $205,101 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Membership organizations | 2024 | $99,763 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | State policy barriers for students impacted by the justice system strong start to finish - accelerating scaled implementation | 2023 | $932,582 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $305,982 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Arts education | 2023 | $30,000 |
| College Board | Membership | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | College success | 2022 | $209,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, strong start to finish - accelerating scaled implementation | 2022 | $82,186 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Membership organizations | 2021 | $750,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Cataloguing and understanding the origins and intents of administrative holds strong start to finish implementation & innovation fund | 2021 | $575,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | College success | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Rural perspective and opinions on work, education and place, strong start to finish implementation & innovation fund | 2020 | $1,771,875 |
| Ecmc Foundation | College success | 2020 | $239,250 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Strong start to finish implementation & innovation fund | 2019 | $2,875,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Educational Commission of the States a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Educational Commission of the States is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0722194, based in Northglenn, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Educational Commission of the States's EIN?
- Educational Commission of the States's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0722194.
- How much revenue does Educational Commission of the States report?
- Educational Commission of the States reported $10,996,560 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Educational Commission of the States have?
- CharityIndex grades Educational Commission of the States B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Educational Commission of the States (EIN 31-0722194) 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.