Accelerate Great Schools
TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD OF CINCINNATI HAS ACCESS TO A GREAT SCHOOL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.1M
-30.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
-8.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$666K
-41.0% YoY
About Accelerate Great Schools
Based on IRS filings
Accelerate Great Schools is a nonprofit organization, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $9.3M. Net investment income was $881K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,137,329 | $31,857,105 | $39,624,409 |
| Revenue | $1,431,199 | $4,751,369 | $468,323 |
| Expenses | $11,175,924 | $11,996,149 | $10,306,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $881,085 | $1,698,068 | $144,711 |
| 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
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Idea Public Schools ($6,778,850), Regeneration Schools ($1,074,982), Seton Education Partners ($527,785).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHIEFS FOR CHANGE WASHINGTON, DC | RECRUITMENT, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITION | $37,500 |
| IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WESLACO, TX | SCHOOL CREATION SUPPORT | $6,778,850 |
| MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OH | TEACHER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT | $80,000 |
| REBEL CULTURE MERRICK, NY | COACHING | $28,750 |
| RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION NEW YORK CITY, NY | STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION | $25,350 |
| ROMERO ACADEMY CINCINNATI, OH | RECRUITMENT, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITION | $100,000 |
| SKYROCKET EDUCATION MERRICK, NY | LEADERSHIP COACHING | $274,900 |
| SOARING HAWKS FOUNDATION LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH | STUDENT AND STAFF SUPPORT | $65,375 |
| THE LITERACY LAB WASHINGTON, DC | TEACHER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT | $225,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION CINCINNATI, OH | TEACHER FELLOWSHIPS | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT FARMER | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE JOSEPH | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY BETH MARTIN | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY BATTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEB HEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN NEAL | CEO | 40 | $297,096 |
| PAIGE LINDY | CHIEF OF STAFF & OPERATIONS | 40 | $200,901 |
| DEBORAH HOWARD | SVP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $145,744 |
| LATRICIA JONES | VP OF GRANTS MGMT | 40 | $128,804 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Accelerate Great Schools?
As of 2024, Accelerate Great Schools holds $22.1M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $9.3M in 2024.
Where does Accelerate Great Schools operate?
Accelerate Great Schools has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Accelerate Great Schools award?
In 2024, Accelerate Great Schools awarded 14 grants totaling $9.3M — an average of about $666K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Accelerate Great Schools's EIN?
Accelerate Great Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4220951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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