THE ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO AWAKEN, ENLIVEN, NURTURE, AND SUSTAIN THE NATURAL LOVE OF LEARNING IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
+9.9% YoY
Revenue
$5.6M
+1098.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$314K
+44.9% YoY
Expenses
$3.1M
+7.0% YoY
About Academy for the Love of
Based on IRS filings
Academy for the Love of is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA FE, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $314K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,933,553 | $26,331,671 | $28,088,150 |
| Revenue | $5,563,697 | $464,201 | $7,913,267 |
| Expenses | $3,062,671 | $2,860,975 | $2,492,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $314,070 | $216,799 | $108,921 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN PETRISKO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| VIVI ROGERS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANIEL E BRANNEN JR SEC FINANCE | MNGR, & GEN. | 22 | $212,157 |
| DAVID GORDON | VP & TREASUR | 36 | $93,448 |
| AARON STERN | PRES./EXECUT | 40 | $168,083 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy for the Love of?
Academy for the Love of is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA FE, NM. It holds $28.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Academy for the Love of?
As of 2024, Academy for the Love of holds $28.9M in total assets with $5.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Academy for the Love of operate?
Academy for the Love of has awarded grants in New Mexico, Virginia.
What is Academy for the Love of's EIN?
Academy for the Love of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0945282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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