50CAN INC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization was founded in 2011 and is committed to closing America's achievement gap by building public support for proven models of effective public education. 50CAN works both nationally and locally by training education advocates to approach local problems with "a national view of the education landscape." The organization operates with 84 employees and provides fiscal sponsorship services to partner organizations working within its policy framework.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.8M
+85.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$54.9M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
197
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$279K
-4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: 50CAN's mission is to help develop local education leaders by providing them with the research, tools and ideas needed to create learning environments that best meet every child's needs. The organization advocates for a high-quality education for all children, regardless of their address.
Primary Program Areas:
Fiscal Sponsorships: 50CAN offers fiscal sponsorship services to partner organizations that work within the organization's policy framework, supporting new organizations awaiting independent 501(c)(3) status or those seeking to utilize 50CAN's financial and administrative management.
Communications & Mobilization: The organization helps local leaders create a movement of informed citizens through media work, e-advocacy, publications, graphic design, partnerships with civic and community groups, phone banks, petitions, and rallies. 50CAN leaders are frequently featured in television, online, and print media.
Policy Advocacy: 50CAN's expert staff teams up with local advocacy leaders to develop and enact student and family-centered policy change.
Fellowships & Training: The organization offers fellowships for communicators and change makers, and provides support for educational innovators and entrepreneurs.
Grantmaking
50CAN functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization has made grants to educational organizations, with recent examples including:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from approximately $14,630 to $5,363,600.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
50CAN's grantmaking and advocacy work focuses primarily on New York, Tennessee, and Texas. The organization also maintains active programs in New Mexico, Georgia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Revenue: $97,340,773
- Total Expenses: $82,792,997
- Net Income: $14,547,776
- Total Assets: $36,761,998
- Total Liabilities: $4,210,000
- Net Assets: $32,549,763
Program Expense Ratio: 83.17% of budget allocated to program expenses, indicating strong financial management and commitment to mission-driven work.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,761,998 | $19,850,307 | $12,137,182 |
| Revenue | $97,340,773 | $80,614,407 | $37,090,533 |
| Expenses | $82,792,997 | $74,177,633 | $36,341,433 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,094,650 | $199,950 | $1,307 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from 50can Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO & Founder: Marc Porter Magee
- President: Derrell Bradford
The organization maintains a board with 90% independent board members, demonstrating a commitment to governance standards.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC MAGEE | CEO & TREASURER | 40 | $393,359 |
| MICHAEL PHILLIPS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANN BOROWIEC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMPBELL BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE HALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROLAND MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA GRAHAM KEEGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SCHWEDEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DERRICK DIGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DERRELL BRADFORD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $303,822 |
| JONATHAN NIKKILA | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $224,932 |
| KENNA LITTLE | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATION | 50 | $160,423 |
| RESHMA SINGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PACE | 50 | $287,591 |
| BENJAMIN AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ECRN | 50 | $279,640 |
| SEAN ANDERSEN | SENIOR ADVISOR OF PACE | 50 | $248,364 |
| PAULA WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $238,811 |
| KELLI DRAGO BOTTGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $214,938 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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