Business Education Fund
BUSINESS EDUCATION FUND SUPPORTS ITS FLAGSHIP PROJECT, MAIN STREET ALLIANCE, TO: ENSURE AUTHENTIC SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS THEMSELVES ARE PART OF DEFINING THE PROBLEM AND INFORMING POLICY SOLUTIONS SO THAT THE NEEDS OF EVEN THE SMALLEST AND LEAST CONNECTED BUSINESSES ARE HEARD; RECRUIT AND SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO SHARE POWERFUL STORIES TO HIGHLIGHT THE REAL NEEDS OF SMALL BUSINESS; AND SHIFT THE NARRATIVE - IN THE MEDIA, WITH DECISION-MAKERS, AND WITHIN MORE MAINSTREAM BUSINESS GROUPS - ABOUT PRIORITIES FOR MAIN STREET SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$955K
-26.5% YoY
Revenue
$700K
-32.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$28K
+1240.3% YoY
Expenses
$1.0M
-28.2% YoY
About Business Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Business Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTH BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $955K in total assets. Net investment income was $28K.
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 | $954,655 | $1,298,417 | $1,725,500 |
| Revenue | $700,286 | $1,035,739 | $1,999,588 |
| Expenses | $1,046,891 | $1,457,509 | $1,367,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,543 | $2,055 | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD TRENT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SINCE APRIL 2024 | 40 | $131,821 |
| CHRIS COLLINS | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE | 40 | $117,300 |
| CHANDA CAUSER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL FEBRUARY 2024 | 40 | $30,669 |
| J KELLY CONKLIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID BORRIS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LEE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ISRAL DEBRUIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Business Education Fund?
Business Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTH BETHESDA, MD. It holds $955K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Business Education Fund?
As of 2024, Business Education Fund holds $955K in total assets with $700K in annual revenue.
Where does Business Education Fund operate?
Business Education Fund has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What is Business Education Fund's EIN?
Business Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2969730. 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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