Association For Continuing Education
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Association For Continuing Education at a glance
In short: Association For Continuing Education gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $482K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,929,900
- -48.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $482,475
- -22.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $501,000
- Total assets
- $22,201,100
- -6.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Association For Continuing Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was San Francisco Intl High Sch ($507K). Together the top 4 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Association For Continuing Education gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $3.7M (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Intl High Sch San Francisco, CA | General Funding | $507,400 |
| Oakland Small Schools Foundat Oakland, CA | General Funding | $502,000 |
| Rudsdale High School Oakland, CA | General Funding | $500,000 |
| Alpha Schools San Jose, CA | General Funding | $420,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,201,100 | $877,760 | $2,345,529 | $1,929,900 | 4 | $877,760 |
| 2025 | $23,743,973 | $826,813 | $4,137,291 | $3,739,650 | 6 | $826,813 |
| 2024 | $26,716,303 | $673,557 | $2,600,646 | $2,185,000 | 6 | $673,557 |
| 2023 | $28,778,248 | $26,340,580 | $2,001,643 | $1,632,000 | 5 | $26,340,580 |
| 2022 | $4,312,475 | $1,516,049 | $1,616,715 | $1,241,060 | 4 | $149,307 |
| 2021 | $4,413,141 | $1,953,865 | $1,503,078 | $1,137,114 | 5 | $178,439 |
About Association For Continuing Education
Based on IRS filings
Association For Continuing Education is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $22.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $878K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association For Continuing Education is led by Martha Sessums, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Martha Sessums
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$98K (2021) → $115K (2026)
Paul Krivonos
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $13K (2026)
Ronald Loiacono
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Diane Guthmann
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2026)
Phil Mustain
General Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$96K (2021) → $111K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Gerhardt (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $115K, to Martha Sessums (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association For Continuing Education
How much does Association For Continuing Education give each year?
Association For Continuing Education gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $3.7M across 6 grants.
What is Association For Continuing Education's typical grant size?
Association For Continuing Education's median grant in 2026 was $501,000, and its average grant was $482,475, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Association For Continuing Education give grants?
Association For Continuing Education gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Association For Continuing Education give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Association For Continuing Education's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Association For Continuing Education?
Association For Continuing Education reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $878K.
What is Association For Continuing Education?
Association For Continuing Education is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $22.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Association For Continuing Education's EIN?
Association For Continuing Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1682218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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