AdoptAClassroom.org
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
AdoptAClassroom.org meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to advance equity in education, one classroom at a time."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, FL
Also Known As:
Adopt-A-Classroom
AdoptAClassroom.org (AAC) reports that it leverages the power of technology to provide flexible crowdfunding and procurement tools to teachers and schools that enable them to reach beyond their immediate communities to receive support from donors across the country. The organization uses donations to allow educators to select items they need and then sends the products directly to schools. AAC also enables teachers and schools to apply for grants in specific areas through Spotlight Funds, including Arts Fund, Inclusive Classroom Fund, Racial Equity in Schools Fund, STEM Fund, and Disaster Relief Fund. Each of these funds give special priority to applicants in high-needs communities and Title 1 schools.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, AdoptAClassroom.org's program expenses were:
| Classroom adoption | $7,993,537 |
| Total Program Expenses | $7,993,537 |
Chief Executive
Ann Ruhr Pifer, Executive Director
Compensation*
$191,252
Chair of the Board
Rahoul Ghose
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Information Officer, ECMC Group
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
23
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,649,898, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on AdoptAClassroom.org's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Miscellaneous | $7,365 |
| Change in value of perpetual trust | $12,874 |
| Investment return - perpetual trust | $41,638 |
| Investment return | $303,365 |
| Contributions: grants and general public | $8,649,898 |
| Total Income | $9,015,140 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $9,015,140 |
| Total expenses: | $8,878,676 |
| Program expenses | $7,993,537 |
| Fundraising expenses | $531,015 |
| Administrative expenses | $354,124 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $136,464 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,654,477 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,790,941 |
| Total Liabilities | $476,170 |
| Total Assets | $9,267,111 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance