Cityschools Collaborative
CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is a Washington, DC-based public charity that builds coalitions to implement and scale research-backed interventions in public schools. Its work includes high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models intended to improve student well-being, academic performance, and flexible staffing systems.
Cityschools Collaborative at a glance
In short: Cityschools Collaborative gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), top state District of Columbia. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,628,663
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,030
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,417
- Total assets
- $3,939,970
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cityschools Collaborative
- How to Apply
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CSC is accepting proposals through the high-impact tutoring RFP. The RFP describes eligible service areas and requires selected providers to deliver tutoring aligned with the stated quality standards.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through July 17, 2026.
- Deadline
- Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through July 17, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 Massachusetts Avenue Nw Ste 6, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (404) 683-3551
Website: https://cityschoolscollab.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cityschools Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teach for America ($280K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 128 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CSC’s current tutoring RFP covers Washington, DC; Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, Virginia; and Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in DC (46%), New York (24%), Virginia (12%), Massachusetts (10%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cityschools Collaborative open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $60K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $777K (2021) to $4.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America New York, NY | Tutoring Contracts | $280,000 |
| George Washington University Ashburn, VA | Tutoring Contracts | $189,000 |
| Raising a Village Foundation Washington, DC | Tutoring Contracts | $147,500 |
| Blueprint Schools Network Needham, MA | Tutoring Contracts | $147,000 |
| Great Oaks Foundation New York, NY | Tutoring Contracts | $108,000 |
| McIp Inc Washington, DC | Tutoring Contracts | $107,500 |
| Friendship Public Charter School Washington, DC | Tutoring Contracts | $80,000 |
| American University Washington, DC | Tutoring Contracts | $75,000 |
| Kid Power Inc Washington, DC | Tutoring Contracts | $75,000 |
| Reading Partners Oakland, CA | Tutoring Contracts | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,939,970 | $4,306,599 | $4,301,019 | $1,628,663 | 22 | $7,660 |
| 2024 | $3,832,418 | $8,041,061 | $6,096,177 | $1,852,996 | 22 | $3,631 |
| 2023 | $3,094,785 | $8,780,298 | $10,739,094 | $4,923,449 | 34 | $18,115 |
| 2022 | $4,657,974 | $10,173,122 | $9,201,902 | $2,716,757 | 36 | $8,857 |
| 2021 | $3,430,657 | $5,924,866 | $6,234,799 | $776,583 | 14 | $482 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CSC’s stated mission is to catalyze high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve students, improve well-being, accelerate academic performance, and enhance flexible staffing systems in schools. Its website also describes work to design, implement, and scale school-based, research-backed interventions.
Its 2025 grants were designated for tutoring contracts. Among the recipients, Teach for America describes its mission as developing and supporting leaders to teach underserved students; Blueprint Schools Network says it promotes educational equity and improves life outcomes through quality math education; and Great Oaks Foundation says it provides access to quality education through high-dosage tutoring. Other recipients describe work including literacy support, youth development, and public education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CSC reported 22 grants totaling $1,628,663. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $280,000, with a median of $47,416. The largest awards included $280,000 to Teach for America, $189,000 to George Washington University, $147,500 to Raising A Village Foundation, $147,000 to Blueprint Schools Network, and $108,000 to Great Oaks Foundation; each was listed for tutoring contracts.
CSC’s SY2026–27 high-impact tutoring RFP seeks providers for math tutoring in Washington, DC, and literacy tutoring in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, Virginia, and Baltimore, Maryland. The RFP states that $3,365,000 in available funding may be distributed among 20–30 selected tutoring providers and local education agencies. Selected providers must align tutoring with the National Student Support Accelerator’s Tutoring Quality Standards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Peretti as executive director. It lists Rich Pohlman as president and chair as of September 2024; Barry Caldwell as director through September 2024, then vice chair and secretary; Scott Afzal as treasurer; and Katherine Bradley as president and chair through September 2024, then director. Other listed directors are Lee Arrowood, Rictor Craig, and Boykin Curry. The filing also lists Deidra Bailey as senior director of program development and Arthur McKee as senior director of portfolio development through June 2024.
Cityschools Collaborative is led by Catherine Peretti, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Peretti
Executive Director
Executive Director Citytutor Dc → Executive Director -, 2024
Executive Director - → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $218K (2025)
Katherine Bradley
President, Chair to & Then Director
President & Chair → President, Chair to & Then Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Pohlman
President & Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur McKee
Senior Director & Portfolio Development to
Senior Director Portfolio Development → Senior Director & Portfolio Development - to, 2024
Senior Director & Portfolio Development - to → Senior Director & Portfolio Development to, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$195K (2021) → $103K (2025)
Deidra Bailey
Senior Director & Program Development
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $160K (2025)
Gina Burd
Director, Partnerships & Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
Susannah Tsien
Senior Director & Program Strategy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$138K (2025)
Barry Caldwell
Director to, Then V.c. & Secretary
Director → Director to, Then V.c. & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Boykin Curry
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Arrowood
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rictor Craig
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Evans
Former Chief Executive Director
Chief Executive Director → Chief Executive Director - to, 2024
Chief Executive Director - to → Former Chief Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$224K (2021) → $120K (2025)
Carla Watson
Former Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer - to → Former Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Scott Afzal
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Sutphen (2021–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rena Johnson (2021–2024) — Chief Program Officer - to
- Former: Maria S. Gomez (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrew Pratt (2024) — Director, Launch & Incubation - to
- Former: Jen Davis Baetz (2024) — Chief of Staff - to
- Former: Leslie Edwards (2024) — Senior Director & Project Director - to
- Former: Jen Davis (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Jennifer Niles (2021–2023) — CEO Cityworks · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Tiffini Andorful (2022–2023) — Chief of Program Officer
- Former: David Stephen (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jim Kline (2023) — Senior Director Late Stage Incuba
- Former: James Kline (2021–2022) — Senior Director Late Stage Incubation
- Former: Lateefah Durant (2021–2022) — Vice President Careerwise Dc
- Former: Lieselotte Groberg (2021–2022) — Director Development
- Former: Cherrelle Swain - Director (2021) — Community Engagement & Stratgeic Growth
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to Catherine Peretti (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cityschools Collaborative
How much does Cityschools Collaborative give each year?
Cityschools Collaborative gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 22 grants.
What is Cityschools Collaborative's typical grant size?
Cityschools Collaborative's median grant in 2025 was $47,417, and its average grant was $74,030, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cityschools Collaborative that year got $50K on average.
Where does Cityschools Collaborative give grants?
Cityschools Collaborative's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Cityschools Collaborative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Cityschools Collaborative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tutoring Contracts" (22 grants).
Who are Cityschools Collaborative's largest grantees?
Cityschools Collaborative's largest 2025 grantees include Teach for America ($280,000), George Washington University ($189,000) and Raising a Village Foundation ($147,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cityschools Collaborative?
Cityschools Collaborative reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Cityschools Collaborative fund?
CSC’s stated mission is to catalyze high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve students, improve well-being, accelerate academic performance, and enhance flexible staffing systems in schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cityschools Collaborative?
CSC is accepting proposals through the high-impact tutoring RFP. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cityschools Collaborative's EIN?
Cityschools Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3516887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Cityschools Collaborative funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cityschools-collaborative-morg_fbb12dc2ec964965a5b0fa944dcf6789
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