TO PROVIDE SCHOLAR AWARDS TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING UNITED STATES CITIZENS STUDYING TO COMPLETE DEGREES IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND ENGINEERING, THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-10.2% YoY
About Achievement Rewards for College
Based on IRS filings
Achievement Rewards for College is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in POTOMAC, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $1,717,032 | $1,495,614 | $1,374,960 |
| Revenue | $318,027 | $305,852 | $345,680 |
| Expenses | $217,931 | $244,108 | $243,152 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,029 | $39,871 | $180,915 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Virginia ($60,000), University of Maryland ($50,000), Johns Hopkins University ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | SCHOLAR AWARDS | $17,500 |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | SCHOLAR AWARDS | $30,000 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | SCHOLAR AWARDS | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD | SCHOLAR AWARDS | $50,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SCHOLAR AWARDS | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEELA BABU | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| YVONNE CHEN | ASST TREASUR | — | — |
| SARAH DOVERSPIKE | VP ADMINISTR | — | — |
| MIRIAM ERICKSON | CO-VP UNIV R | — | — |
| MICHELLE FRANCIS | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| SHARON GROSS | CO-VP FINANC | — | — |
| JULIE HOHL | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CHARLOTTE KNIGHT | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| TRISH O'MALLEY | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| CHI PHAM | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JANE RIDDLE | ENDOWMENT TR | — | — |
| DANIELLE ROBINSON | CO-VP COMMUN | — | — |
| MARY JO RUANE | VP ACTIVITIE | — | — |
| ESTHER SCOTT | CO-VP FINANC | — | — |
| PATTY SPARRELL | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SILVIJA STRIKIS | TREASURER | — | — |
| SUSAN TRICE | CO-VP MEMBER | — | — |
| ANNE WINGO | CO-VP UNIV R | — | — |
| LUBNA ZAHIR | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement Rewards for College?
Achievement Rewards for College is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in POTOMAC, MD. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Achievement Rewards for College?
As of 2024, Achievement Rewards for College holds $1.7M in total assets with $318K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $198K in 2024.
Where does Achievement Rewards for College operate?
Achievement Rewards for College has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Achievement Rewards for College award?
In 2024, Achievement Rewards for College awarded 5 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Achievement Rewards for College's EIN?
Achievement Rewards for College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7087021. 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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