Charity Navigator - Rating for Common Cause Education Fund (2024)

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501(c)(3) organization

Donations are tax-deductible

https://www.commoncause.org/education-fund/

805 Fifteenth Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington DC 20005

202-833-1200

WashingtonDC | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 31-1705370

Organization Mission

Founded in 2000, Common Cause Education Fund (CCEF) is the public education and research affiliate of Common Cause, a nonpartisan lobbying organization. Together, Co... (More)

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Majority Independent Board Members - 96% independent members10 out of 10 points

Independent Board Size - 26 independent members10 out of 10 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points

Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Missing0 out of 5 points

See Also

Candid Learning | Trainings in nonprofit fundraising, proposal writing, grants

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points

Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points

Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points

Website Disclosures

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Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.55%25 out of 25 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 84.37%25 out of 25 points

Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0625 out of 25 points

Working Capital: Ratio - 1.70 years25 out of 25 points

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

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