DonorsChoose.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
DonorsChoose.org meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaint
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1
The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0
The complaint involved an individual having trouble getting a project order fulfilled.
Stated Purpose:
"to make it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where every student in every community has the tools and experiences they need for a great education."
Year, State Incorporated:
2000, NY
DonorsChoose.org provides a way to supply students in need with resources that public schools may lack. On the organization's website, teachers submit classroom proposals for materials or activities to enhance the learning of their students. These ideas become reality when concerned individuals fund a proposal. Any individual can search such proposals by areas of interest, learn about classroom needs, and choose to fund the proposal(s) they find most compelling. After a proposal has been funded, DonorsChoose.org purchases the materials or experiences and arranges for delivery to the teacher. A funded proposal is considered a project. In completing a project, donors receive a "thank you" package of student photos and thank you notes, a teacher impact letter, and an expenditure report showing that their tax-deductible gift was spent as directed.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, DonorsChoose.org's program expenses were:
| Classroom projects fulfillment | $167,676,997 |
| Total Program Expenses | $167,676,997 |
Chief Executive
Alix Guerrier, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$507,766
Chair of the Board
Theresia Gouw
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founding Partner, Acrew Capital
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
213
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $222,812,659, 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 DonorsChoose.org's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions for classroom projects | $107,426,543 |
| Government grant contracts for classroom projects | $43,911,467 |
| In-kind contributions | $31,571,525 |
| Contributions for operating expenses | $29,556,959 |
| Government grant contracts for operating expenses | $9,700,933 |
| Investment income, net | $3,640,586 |
| Contributions for program services and supporting services | $4,646 |
| Total Income | $225,812,659 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 20% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $225,812,659 |
| Total expenses: | $213,632,853 |
| Program expenses | $167,676,997 |
| Fundraising expenses | $42,812,558 |
| Administrative expenses | $3,143,298 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $12,179,806 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $128,939,679 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $141,119,485 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,101,847 |
| Total Assets | $145,221,332 |
Note: According to DonorsChoose.org's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $31,571,525 in the form of marketing ($31,345,699), legal services ($138,881), and website and hosted services ($86,945).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance