nonprofit education platform

Khan Academy

A nonprofit online education platform offering free lessons, practice, and learning tools across school subjects and test preparation. Khan Academy scores well because the model leaves more value with stakeholders and the institution is less hostile to people with weak bargaining power, and no current penalty outweighs that structure.

Why this matters: Khan Academy is a strong education option because its nonprofit model makes broad learning access free instead of turning school help into a paywall.

Letter grade A Good Medium confidence (AI) Rubric gcd-rubric-v1 Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Final Score 57* A - Good

AGOOD57 pts

* Tentative scaffolding score. Not human-checked or final.

Base Material54

Bonus+3

Cap66No structure cap

After Cap57

Penalties0

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Evaluation Overview

A - Good

The score turns mainly on Extraction; no penalty currently dominates the evaluation.

Strengths

Extraction8/10
Ownership7/10
Solidarity with the Unemployed7/7

Penalties

No penalties applied in this version.

Evidence state

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)
ThoroughnessDeveloped (AI)
Linked claims3
Direct axis claims3
Coverage3/10

Scoring Axes

Axis	Score	Why this score
Ownership ? Control rights: shareholder-dominated at 0, worker cooperative control at 10.	7 / 10	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy in the middle of Ownership: there is some mission, member, producer, or public-interest constraint, but decisive control is not fully democratic. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Linked evidence Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1]
Governance ? Binding decision authority: centralized control at 0, democratic stakeholder control at 10.	6 / 10	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy in the middle of Governance: there are accountability mechanisms, but they stop short of broad democratic control. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Extraction ? Surplus allocation, wage share, CEO pay ratio, margins, and structured extraction judgment.	8 / 10	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy high on Extraction: surplus is structurally routed toward workers, producers, users, or public benefit instead of being primarily captured upward. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Labor Sovereignty ? Worker power: coercive conditions at 0, co-determination or ownership at 7. Employee dissatisfaction matters only when source-backed evidence shows concrete limits on worker agency, such as coercive scheduling, retaliation, wage theft, harassment, unsafe conditions, suppression of worker voice, or extreme turnover.	5 / 7	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy in the middle of Labor Sovereignty: workers or participants have some protection or agency, but not enough binding power to control the relationship. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Solidarity with the Unemployed ? Treatment of exits and nonworkers, including severance, redeployment, and non-competes.	7 / 7	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy high on Solidarity with the Unemployed: the institution materially supports people outside ordinary employment rather than treating exit as abandonment. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Loss-Bearing Fidelity ? Willingness to absorb costs to preserve values, workers, users, and public obligations.	6 / 7	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy high on Loss-Bearing Fidelity: the institution is structured to absorb real costs rather than shifting losses onto weaker parties. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Market Conduct ? Pricing fairness, switching costs, lock-in, and rent extraction.	5 / 5	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy high on Market Conduct: pricing, access, switching, and bargaining practices show restraint compared with ordinary rent-seeking competitors. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Product Integrity ? Preservation of quality rather than degradation for monetization.	5 / 5	Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. That places Khan Academy high on Product Integrity: the core offering is genuinely useful and comparatively less dependent on traps, degradation, or harmful dependencies. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]
Scale Integrity ? Whether growth improves or degrades fairness and accountability.	5 / 5	The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. The linked record identifies Khan Academy as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. That places Khan Academy high on Scale Integrity: growth appears compatible with accountability, quality, and stakeholder benefit. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Linked evidence context Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms. [1] context Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs. [2]

Penalties

No penalties applied in this version.

Bonus Credits

Bonus	Credit	Why this credit
Good Deal ? Credit for unusually fair value: durable quality, fair pricing, low lock-in, and clear customer surplus.	3 / 3	Khan Academy states that its learning resources are free, supporting a full Good Deal bonus for broadly accessible education. Linked evidence Khan Academy states that its learning resources are free, supporting a full Good Deal bonus for broadly accessible education. [3]

Confidence Basis

Confidence is computed from the evidence trail and review state, not typed into the profile by hand.

Medium 69/100

3 verified linked claims 3 direct axis claims 0 disputed claims 3/10 components covered

This confidence label measures the source-backed evidence trail. AI-scaffolded scores remain tentative until human review.

Claim confidence 20/20

3 verified linked claims

Source quality 12/18

Best source per verified claim, weighted by institutional reliability

Direct axis-specific claims 6/18

3 direct claims across 10 active components

Dispute load 12/12

0 disputed claims on this entity

Recency 10/10

Newest accepted timestamp: May 13, 2026

Reviewer status 7/12

Human-reviewed components score higher than AI scaffolding

Component coverage 3/10

3/10 evidence-bearing components have direct support

Evidence State

Profile stateAI draft / human-pending

VerificationUnverified

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)

ThoroughnessDeveloped (AI)

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* Tentative scaffolding score. Not human-checked or final.

1Khan Academy describes itself as a nonprofit education organization, provides evidence for the relevant scoring judgment compared with investor-owned tutoring and edtech platforms.

Ownership Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 11, 2026

AI scaffold

Khan Academy AboutOfficial self-description · 68%

2Khan Academy offers lessons and practice materials across many school subjects, supporting Product Integrity for ordinary yearly education needs.

Product Integrity Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 11, 2026

AI scaffold

Khan Academy AboutOfficial self-description · 68%

3Khan Academy states that its learning resources are free, supporting a full Good Deal bonus for broadly accessible education.

Good Deal Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 11, 2026

AI scaffold

Khan Academy support: Is Khan Academy really free?General web source · 58%

Competitors

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