2025-06-02T15:35:22+00:00 2024-09-30 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-10-01 270892545 Edify EDIF 8554633439 5694 Mission Center Box 611 St 602 San Diego CA 921084312 George T Dawson President & CEO 8554633439 2025-06-02 true Andrea Salamy P00705827 5055022746 2025-06-02 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z George T Dawson 5694 Mission Center Box 611 St 602 San Diego CA 921084312 14582083 false X www.edify.org X 2009 CA To improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally. 9 8 35 35 0 0 12869684 13843819 47973 378446 98480 233439 7024 24528 13023161 14480232 1825842 1305835 0 3149126 3599949 0 1855368 7746117 9858152 12721085 14763936 302076 -283704 7701594 7525076 410237 509741 7291357 7015335 To improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally. false false 11548161 1305835 66727 Edify comes alongside entrepreneurs who offer quality Christ-centered education to children in their underserved communities. We partner with them using three key resources to help improve and expand their schools: 1.Training to equip school leaders and teachers to develop sustainable Christ-centered schools. 2.Loan Capital to improve and expand school facilities. 3.Education Technology to enhance learning outcomes and employability. Persons served in fiscal year 2024 - 8,437,613 comprised of 8,388,449 children, 49,164 leaders and teachers Schools served in fiscal year 2024 - 34,086 in 14 developing world countries 409888 311719 Edify offers donor vision trips for individuals, families, and couples. These immersive experiences provide a unique opportunity to witness the impact of their work in Africa and Latin America, connect with local communities, and deepen one's understanding of Edify's mission.By visiting schools, meeting educators and students, and engaging with local staff, participants gain an in-depth, firsthand perspective on the challenges and triumphs of Christ-centered education in under-resourced communities. These trips are also designed to be a spiritually enriching experience, encouraging participants to reflect on their faith and discern how they can contribute to "giving God more miracle-working space," as described by Edify. 11958049 true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false true false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false true X 13 0 true 35 true false true RW false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL GA HI IL MA MI MN NJ NY NC OR PA RI SC TN VA WI X X Curt Christianssen 8554633439 5694 Mission Center Rd Ste 602 San Diego CA 921084312 David Slover Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Hall Chairman 1.0 X X 0 0 0 George T Dawson President & CEO 50.0 X X 151125 0 3692 Christopher Crane Board Member 20.0 X 0 0 0 Howard Chan Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kurt Knapton Audit Committee Chairman 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kwabeno Darko Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Marnie Nair Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Park Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Curt Christianssen CFO 40.0 X 114304 0 19752 Vanessa Folsom Secretary / Chief People Officer 50.0 X 111919 0 21892 Abigail Bach VP, Strategic Initiatives and Philanthropy 30.0 X 131022 0 22974 Chase Ketchum Director of Information Technology 40.0 X 102901 0 15643 Julie Walton VP, Finance and Accounting 40.0 X 101943 0 11060 713214 0 95013 6 false true false Myles Harrison 5694 Mission Center Rd Suite 602 PMB 611 San Diego CA 921084312 Stategy and oversight for all operations 169656 Bettina Gomez Garcia 5694 Mission Center Rd Suite 602 PMB 611 San Diegot CA 921084312 Strategy and oversight for Latin America programs and expansion 125137 Makonen Getu 5694 Mission Center Rd Suite 602 PMB 611 San Diego CA 921084312 Strategy and oversight of global Christian transformation programs 101274 3 13843819 104952 13843819 Vision Trips 900099 311719 311719 Training program 900099 66727 66727 0 0 0 0 378446 236125 236125 0 0 99165 101851 -2686 0 -2686 -2686 24528 0 0 24528 24528 14480232 378446 0 257967 X 1305835 1305835 455463 279206 136553 39704 9851 9851 2173541 706452 330113 1136976 194836 122726 16482 55628 439031 247393 66649 124989 327227 205201 34146 87880 71472 19862 51610 47632 11963 35669 3594410 3516945 35326 42139 57139 11079 46060 338808 259902 24081 54825 432684 256894 129003 46787 116362 113440 12 2910 2009494 1757718 67735 184041 38120 23348 9335 5437 39426 23978 15448 49387 26449 12986 9952 School leader training 1535512 1535512 Teacher training 944917 944917 Student training 223226 223226 359563 356152 819 2592 14763936 11958049 950519 1855368 1870169 1748172 12334 14039 0 0 0 0 359660 350017 255189 206388 84687 48801 5271787 5260799 0 0 102957 103248 7701594 7525076 377165 456798 6650 0 0 26422 52943 410237 509741 X 6759275 6321832 532082 693503 7291357 7015335 7701594 7525076 -283704 7682 0 X false true X true false X 7413736 8849989 10988516 12869684 13843819 53965744 0 0 7413736 8849989 10988516 12869684 13843819 53965744 196988 53768756 6887 454 5742 98480 236125 347688 0 0 0 5596 7024 24528 37148 54350580 468069 0.9893 0.9973 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - 5596.0, COLUMN D - 7024.0, COLUMN E - 24528.0, COLUMN F - 37148.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 255189 206388 48801 48801 Operating lease liabilities 52943 52943 14520264 7682 32350 0 40032 14480232 0 0 14480232 14796286 32350 0 32350 14763936 0 0 14763936 true Sub-Saharan Africa 0 10 Grantmaking Grants for loans to finance improvements to low fee Christian schools 1274563 Central America and the Caribbean 0 1 Grantmaking Grants for loans to finance improvements to low fee Christian schools 31272 Sub-Saharan Africa 7 87 Program Services Training, travel & payroll expenses in country to support Christian schools 6273829 Central America and the Caribbean 4 24 Program Services Training, travel & payroll expenses in country to support Christian schools 1385220 South America 3 22 Program Services Training, travel & payroll expenses in country to support Christian schools 922310 14 144 0 0 14 144 9887194 0 9887194 Central America and the Caribbean Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 31272 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 100000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 170653 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 50073 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 74320 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 159982 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 159982 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 65847 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 197729 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 96376 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Grants for loans to finance improvements to low-fee Christian schools 199601 Wire Transfer 11 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds All the institutions that are given funding are visited either quarterly or semi-annually by Edify executives to ensure the funds are being allocated according to their agreement with Edify. Edify also receives quarterly field reports from the funding recipients. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual X true true X X X false false false false false false false false false George T Dawson President & CEO 151125 0 0 0 0 0 3012 0 680 0 154817 0 0 0 Abigail Bach VP, Strategic Initiatives and Philanthropy 131022 0 0 0 0 0 7794 0 15180 0 153996 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions The spouse of Edify's CEO volunteered to lead spiritual retreats and other ministry activities for Edify staff and donors as part of the organization's 360 degrees of transformation initiative. The benefits were not included in taxable income as they had a bona fide business purpose. Children of CEO participated in a service capacity at the annual staff conference and a donor vision trip during the year. Edify paid their expenses related to this activity. The benefits were not included in taxable income as they had a bona fide business purpose. X 5 101851 Market value X Software 10 3101 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Column (b) The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and then provided to the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors to review prior to filing. After the return is thoroughly reviewed by the CEO and CFO, it is given back to the CPA for electronic filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Edify requires officers, directors, senior management team, and key employees to disclose in writing information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts of interest or an appearance of impropriety. Written disclosures are updated at least annually. Actual or potential conflicts of interest will be reviewed by the CEO, Chairman, or Vice Chairman of the Board, and then presented to the Governance, Nominating and Compensation Committee. Persons with a disclosed actual or potential conflict will be prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions by the Governing Board or Governance, Nominating and Compensation Committee. If a conflict is proved to exist, the person with the conflict will be asked to discontinue such action/relationship or otherwise remove such conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The independent board approves and documents in the board meeting minutes the salary for the CEO after reviewing compensation committee recommendations based upon industry standards and published non-profit surveys for comparable positions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees Compensation for all other officers is set by the CEO based on industry standards and comparable salaries. Substantiation of this process is documented in personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other revenue - Total Revenue: 24528, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 24528; Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees National Staff - Total Expense: 3055797, Program Service Expense: 3031868, Management and General Expenses: 15950, Fundraising Expenses: 7979; Program Consulting - Total Expense: 389878, Program Service Expense: 363057, Management and General Expenses: 6782, Fundraising Expenses: 20039; Payroll services - Total Expense: 148735, Program Service Expense: 122020, Management and General Expenses: 12594, Fundraising Expenses: 14121; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Foreign expenditure accounting method Foreign partners that receive funding from Edify for training activities and loans to schools are required to submit an accounting of expenses on a monthly or quarterly basis. For specific training events the budget is approved in advance with a final reconciliation of actual to budgeted expenses upon completion. All travel expenses of Edify staff and agents overseas are accounted for with expense reports and supporting documentation. The accrual method of accounting is used for all transactions. Edify Ghana No 26 Manu Avenue PO Box CT10341 Cantonments Accra GH Christ-centered education, leadership training, education technology at schools GH 501(c)(3) Edify true Edify Rwanda PO Box 6551 KG 647 American Residence Street Kacyiru Kigali RW Christ-centered education, leadership training, education technology at schools RW 501(c)(3) Edify true Edify Uganda Plot 9A Ntinda View Crescent Naguru Kampala UG Christ-centered education, leadership training, education technology at schools UG 501(c)(3) Edify true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Schedule R, Part II In order to operate under the laws in Ghana, Uganda, and Rwanda, Edify established local foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Ghana NGO has the same board as the filing organization. All of the Uganda NGO's board is comprised of either Edify US board members or Edify US corporate officers. A majority of the Rwanda NGO's board is made up of a combination of Edify US board members and Edify US corporate officers. For all three entities, the NGOs' operations represent Edify's operations in Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda under Edify's Board supervision. Per our interpretation of the Form 990 instructions and in order to file a complete and accurate return, the NGOs' operations are included in the financial activity reported on this Form 990 and the NGOs are reported in Schedule R, Part II as related tax-exempt organizations.