Alliance for Decision Educationinc
The mission of the alliance for decision education is to improve lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions.
Alliance for Decision Educationinc at a glance
In short: Alliance for Decision Educationinc gave $93K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,667
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,583
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,130
- Total assets
- $19,312,393
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (25% 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 Decision Educationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Baltimore School ($21K). Together the top 8 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $93K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Baltimore School Baltimore, MD | Incubator | $20,562 |
| Dreamhouse EWA Beach PCS Kapolei, HI | Incubator | $18,361 |
| China Grove Middle School China Grove, NC | Incubator | $14,074 |
| Hubble Middle School Warrenville, IL | Incubator | $9,379 |
| Cristo-Rey Phila High School Philadelphia, PA | Incubator Program | $8,881 |
| Cabarrus-Kannapolis College Concord, NC | Incubator Program | $8,654 |
| Church Farm School Exton, PA | Incubator Program | $7,131 |
| Lincoln College Prep Academy Kansas City, MO | Incubator Program | $5,625 |
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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 | $19,312,393 | $10,777,740 | $6,893,379 | $92,667 | 8 | $602,710 |
| 2023 | $15,636,960 | $7,106,983 | $6,456,349 | $58,859 | 5 | $396,266 |
| 2022 | $14,766,545 | $16,522,787 | $4,883,678 | — | — | $8,700 |
| 2021 | $2,002,482 | $3,505,595 | $3,066,005 | — | — | $8,411 |
| 2020 | $1,759,213 | $3,119,145 | $1,880,512 | — | — | $5,657 |
About Alliance for Decision Educationinc
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for Decision Educationinc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $603K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alliance for Decision Educationinc is led by Eric Brooks, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Brooks
President
Director & Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Murphy
Director Philant
Director Strategic Rel → Director Philanthropy, 2022
Director Philanthropy → Director Philant, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$202K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Ramin Mohajer
Director Org. De
Director of Ops → Director Org. Development, 2023
Director Org. Development → Director Org. De, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Patricia A. Winner
Director Operati
Dep Director of Development → Director Operations, 2023
Director Operations → Director Operati, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $163K (2024)
Mary Call Blanusa
Director Public
Director Public Policy → Director Public, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Andrew Gilbert
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Duke
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Adelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Barnett
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Berry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Tighe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lopa Desai
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Hallett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Massara
COO
Executive Director → COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$224K (2023) → $246K (2024)
Julie Appolloni March
Deputy Director D
New on the 2024 filing
$141K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joseph Sweeney (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Megan Roberts (2022–2023) — Director Education
- Former: Lisa Popyk (2021–2022) — Director Communications
- Former: Callan Blount-Fleming (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Rush (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Mahoney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Victoria Gray (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David E. Kanter (2020) — Director of Education
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $246K, to Adriana Massara (COO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for Decision Educationinc
How much does Alliance for Decision Educationinc give each year?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc gave $93K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $59K across 5 grants.
What is Alliance for Decision Educationinc's typical grant size?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc's median grant in 2024 was $9,130, and its average grant was $11,583, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alliance for Decision Educationinc give grants?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc's top state is North Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and Hawaii (20%).
Does Alliance for Decision Educationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Alliance for Decision Educationinc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Incubator Program" (4 grants) and "Incubator" (4 grants).
Who are Alliance for Decision Educationinc's largest grantees?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Baltimore School ($20,562), Dreamhouse EWA Beach PCS ($18,361) and China Grove Middle School ($14,074), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance for Decision Educationinc?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.8M.
What is Alliance for Decision Educationinc?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Alliance for Decision Educationinc's EIN?
Alliance for Decision Educationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4064705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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