Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced
The mission of aced is to advocate positive social change for underserved people.
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced at a glance
In short: Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $66,600
- Median grant
- $66,600
- Total assets
- $861,024
- +140.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Domenico School ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Domenico School San Anselmo, CA | Tuition Support | $66,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $861,024 | $1,090,903 | $657,531 | $66,600 | 1 | $364 |
| 2023 | $357,713 | $542,590 | $641,035 | — | — | $157 |
| 2022 | $445,931 | $714,028 | $678,478 | — | — | $165 |
| 2021 | $408,770 | $750,751 | $666,359 | — | — | $133 |
| 2020 | $325,069 | $697,258 | $533,210 | — | — | $174 |
| 2019 | $107,675 | $571,904 | $802,240 | — | — | $293 |
About Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $861K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K. Net investment income was $364.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced is led by Sherene Gruver, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherene Gruver
Executive Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$85K (2019) → $127K (2024)
Pete Garvey
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Dawson
Managing Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hahn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Thomas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Smith
Director
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Wilson
Secretary
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lisa Evans (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Frazer (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Kelly Shaddix (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristen Soares (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Starr Napear (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Sherene Gruver (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced
How much does Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced give each year?
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced?
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced reported $861K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced?
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $861K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced operate?
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced has awarded grants in California.
What is Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced's EIN?
Alliance for Compassion and Educational Development - Aced's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2942297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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