BELLWETHER IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT EXISTS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION TO ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE OUTCOMES THAT LEAD TO FULFILLING LIVES AND FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES. WE WORK HAND IN HAND WITH EDUCATION LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ACCELERATE THEIR IMPACT, INFORM AND INFLUENCE POLICY AND PROGRAM DESIGN, AND SHARE WHAT WE LEARN ALONG THE WAY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
-7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+49.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
-54.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$283K
+226.8% YoY
About Bellwether Education Partners Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bellwether Education Partners Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $417K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,442,872 | $23,118,885 | $12,819,060 |
| Revenue | $28,320,490 | $34,842,592 | $18,147,451 |
| Expenses | $31,104,385 | $26,154,304 | $17,416,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $416,549 | $256,362 | $9,896 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Edbuild Inc ($1,676,921), Edward Charles Foundation ($400,000), The Children's Scholarship Fund ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC SARASOTA, FL | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $100,000 |
| EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING AND LAUNCHING, PILOTING, OR IMPLEMENTING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $400,000 |
| FAMILIES EMPOWERED HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $100,000 |
| GREATSCHOOLS INC OAKLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $100,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $100,000 |
| PRIMARY CLASS INC DBA ODYSSEY NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $100,000 |
| PAUL QUINN COLLEGE DALLAS, TX | TO SUPPORT SUBGRANT FOR TEA CHARTER SCHOOL INCUBATOR SUBC / IN DISTRICT CHARTER PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| THE CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONCORD, NH | TO SUPPORT DESIGNING OR DEVELOPING AND LAUNCHING, PILOTING, OR IMPLEMENTING NEW SOLUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY ACCESS FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPTIONS | $400,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, SC | TO SUPPORT SUB-GRANT TO UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR SUPPORT OF POLICY ACADEMY | $10,000 |
| GROUNDSWELL NETWORK INC BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT FINAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS HELD UNDER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT | $24,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW ROTHERHAM | PARTNER, POLICY AND EVALUATION | 40 | $431,670 |
| MARY WELLS | PRESIDENT/PARTNER-STRATEGIC ADVISING | 40 | $372,769 |
| REBECCA GIFFORD GOLDBERG | PARTNER, STRATEGIC ADVISING | 40 | $370,297 |
| JENNIFER SCHIESS | PARTNER, POLICY & EVALUATION | 40 | $344,792 |
| JULIE SQUIRE | PARTNER, POLICY AND EVALUATION | 40 | $318,500 |
| MELISSA STEEL KING | PARTNER, POLICY AND EVALUATION | 40 | $296,437 |
| ANSON JACKSON | PARTNER, STRATEGIC ADVISING | 40 | $292,687 |
| DAWANA WILLIAMSON | COO, PARTNER | 40 | $285,581 |
| ALEX CORTEZ | PARTNER, STRATEGIC ADVISING | 40 | $276,851 |
| AKESHIA CRAVEN-HOWELL | PARTNER, STRATEGIC ADVISING | 40 | $274,994 |
| NICHOLAS LEE | PARTNER, POLICY AND EVALUATION | 40 | $269,382 |
| GRACE HEINTZ | CHAIRMAN/DIR. & SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| AARON MILLER | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| EBONY LEE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TINA FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PAUL REVILLE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LT GENERAL CHARLES HOOPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellwether Education Partners Inc?
Bellwether Education Partners Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $21.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bellwether Education Partners Inc?
As of 2024, Bellwether Education Partners Inc holds $21.4M in total assets with $28.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Bellwether Education Partners Inc operate?
Bellwether Education Partners Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Bellwether Education Partners Inc award?
In 2024, Bellwether Education Partners Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $283K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bellwether Education Partners Inc's EIN?
Bellwether Education Partners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1914515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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