Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc
To promote a culture that maximized student achievement and fostered the development of responsible, self-directed life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment. This was achieved in a rigorous academic environment focused on the fundamentals of leadership development, enhanced personal responsibility, and community involvement.
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp DC Public Charter Schools Washington, DC | Transfer of Cash, and Property and Equipment. | $1,289,939 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,239,480 | $10,385,061 | $11,383,865 | $1,289,939 | 1 | $264 |
About Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc is led by Jud Starr, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jud Starr
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Northern
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Walton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darya Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Medema
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Catalano Principal
Chief Administrator
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $75K (2020)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joe Bruno (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Quander (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Lara Oerter (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Natalie Ethridge (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Goldberg (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $75K, to Lauren Catalano Principal (And Chief Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc
What is Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc?
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc operate?
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc's EIN?
Cambridge Preparatory Academy DC Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5314539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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