Our mission is to support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in Seattle Public Schools.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.6M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$262K
About Alliance for Education
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $789K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,646,291 | $17,475,681 | $16,609,966 |
| Revenue | $7,465,671 | $5,012,287 | $5,142,859 |
| Expenses | $6,811,001 | $5,256,431 | $7,221,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $789,195 | $477,956 | $222,998 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seattle Public Schools ($1,094,674), University of Washington ($419,733), Southeast Seattle Education Coalition ($241,717).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WA | Support for district-wide initiatives and individual schools | $1,094,674 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Support for the Seattle Teacher Residency program | $419,733 |
| Concord Elementary PTA Seattle, WA | General Operations | $21,667 |
| Friends of Roxhill Elementary Seattle, WA | General Operations | $19,909 |
| Highland Park Elementary PTA Seattle, WA | General Operations | $21,783 |
| Sanislo Elementary PTA Seattle, WA | General Operations | $12,769 |
| Southeast Seattle Education Coalition Seattle, WA | General Operations | $241,717 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Sherry | Immediate Past Chair | 3 | — |
| Fosado Grace | Chair | 4 | — |
| Powell Darrell | Teasurer | 3 | — |
| Yates Sally | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Bridge Jon | Director | 2 | — |
| Broom Jane | Director | 2 | — |
| Chapman Fay | Director | 1 | — |
| Cohen Erle | Director | 1 | — |
| Dailey Matthew | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Harden Yoshiko | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Leader Bruce | Director | 1 | — |
| Smith Karen Lewis | Director | 0.5 | — |
| McAleer Jennifer | Director | 1 | — |
| Merriweather Michelle | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Miles Nate | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Rivera Manny | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Stephens Rebecca | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Tuan Mia | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Wait Sarah | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Zapolsky David | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Chick Lisa | President | 40 | $239,840 |
| Ward Amy | VP Finance | 40 | $167,808 |
| Bier Marisa | Director, Seattle Teacher Residency | 40 | $159,518 |
| Canty Mary Beth | Interim Director, Teacher | 40 | $116,846 |
| Christian Roxanne | VP Advancement | 40 | $168,618 |
| Abdulgadir Zeynab | Director, Right Now Needs Fund | 40 | $110,240 |
| Fikak Yonas | Vice President of Impact | 40 | $135,876 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alliance for Education?
Alliance for Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $19.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alliance for Education?
As of 2024, Alliance for Education holds $19.6M in total assets with $7.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Alliance for Education operate?
Alliance for Education has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Alliance for Education award?
In 2024, Alliance for Education awarded 7 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $262K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alliance for Education's EIN?
Alliance for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1508191. 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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