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Rank #91 of 103

Pencils of Promise

Building schools and increasing educational opportunities

Education
Mostly Clear

Good disclosure with minor gaps.

B83.1Unified Score

Score Profile

Verified ImpactTransparency &Dollar EfficiencyEvidence QualityCloak-vs-Clear ScoreBeneficiary VoiceAdaptability &
Verified Impact Outcomes25% weight · 83/100
Transparency & Disclosure20% weight · 86/100
Dollar Efficiency15% weight · 82/100
Evidence Quality & Rigor15% weight · 79/100
Cloak-vs-Clear Score10% weight · 85/100
Beneficiary Voice & Feedback10% weight · 84/100
Adaptability & Learning5% weight · 82/100

Quick Facts

Impact Metric

550+ schools built

Beneficiaries

200K+ students

Annual Donations

$15M

Founded

2008

Headquarters

New York, USA

Website

pencilsofpromise.org

External Ratings

Charity Navigator4 / 4 Stars
Candid Sealgold

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