CitySchools Collaborative (formerly known as CityTutor DC) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that serves as the city's trusted partner in citywide education initiatives. The organization catalyzes high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve thousands of students, with a focus on improving student well-being, accelerating academic performance, and enhancing flexible staffing systems in schools. The organization was incubated at CityBridge Education and rebranded in 2025 to reflect its programmatic and geographic expansion.
Key facts about Cityschools Collaborative
- EIN
- 81-3516887
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,628,663
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $74,030
- Median grant
- $47,417
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,939,970
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Cityschools Collaborative funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Cityschools Collaborative's 22 itemized 2025 grants were District of Columbia (46%), New York (24%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tutoring Contracts" (22 grants).
Is Cityschools Collaborative open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $60K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-12.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
-12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We are DC's trusted partner in citywide initiatives related to tutoring, talent, and truancy. CitySchools Collaborative catalyzes high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve thousands of students, improving student well-being, accelerating academic performance, and enhancing flexible staffing systems in schools.
Primary Focus Areas:
High-Impact Tutoring (CityTutor): Expands quality and access to high-impact tutoring to build stronger futures for students. The program recruits, trains, and coaches schools and community partners to launch, implement, and scale tutoring interventions.
Strategic Staffing & Instructional Design: Supports schools in rethinking how teaching and learning are organized through innovative instructional models, collaborative staffing, and focused academic interventions.
Tutor-to-Teacher Program: Invests in the next generation of educators by building career pathways that support local tutors in becoming future classroom teachers.
Grantmaking
CitySchools Collaborative makes grants to support tutoring and education initiatives. Recent grantmaking includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary: Washington, DC
- Expanded: Virginia (as of 2024–25 school year)
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 22 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $8,041,061
- Total expenses: $6,096,177
- Total assets: $3,832,418
- Number of employees: 31
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,939,970 | $3,832,418 | $3,094,785 |
| Revenue | $4,306,599 | $8,041,061 | $8,780,298 |
| Expenses | $4,301,019 | $6,096,177 | $10,739,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,660 | $3,631 | $18,115 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Teach for America ($280,000), George Washington University ($189,000), Raising a Village Foundation ($147,500).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Peretti | Executive Director | 40 | $218,411 |
| Rich Pohlman | President & Chair as of 9/24 | 2 | — |
| Barry Caldwell | Dir. to 9/24, Then V.C. & Sec. | 2 | — |
| Scott Afzal | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Katherine Bradley | Pres. & Chair to 9/24, Then Dir. | 2 | — |
| Lee Arrowood | Director | 2 | — |
| Rictor Craig | Director | 2 | — |
| Boykin Curry | Director | 2 | — |
| Arthur McKee | Sr Dir, Portfolio Dev. to 6/24 | 40 | $103,443 |
| Deidra Bailey | Sr Dir, Prog Dev. | 40 | $159,890 |
| Gina Burd | Director, Partnerships & Adv | 40 | $141,526 |
| Susannah Tsien | Sr Dir, Prog Strategy | 40 | $137,655 |
| Rachel Evans | Former Chief Executive Director | 40 | $120,106 |
| Carla Watson | Former Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $111,266 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Federal Grant:** CitySchools Collaborative was awarded a $10 million federal grant for tutoring initiatives
CityTutor DC is now CitySchools Collaborative**State Investment:** Mayor Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced a $7 million investment in high-impact tutoring support for DC students
CitySchools Collaborative Expands Coalition of High-Impact Tutoring Providers**National Recognition:** Received a $5 million investment from the national nonprofit Accelerate, which invests in states committed to addressing academic gaps
National Nonprofit Accelerate Invests $5 Million in States ...**Coalition Expansion:** Expanded coalition of high-impact tutoring providers to 22 partners across DC for the 2025–26 school year
CitySchools Collaborative Expands Coalition of High-Impact Tutoring Providers**Rebranding:** In 2025, rebranded from CityTutor DC to CitySchools Collaborative to reflect programmatic and geographic expansion
CityTutor DC is now CitySchools Collaborative**2025 Impact Report:** Published comprehensive impact report documenting reach and outcomes
CitySchools Collaborative Expands Coalition of High-Impact Tutoring ProvidersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cityschools Collaborative fund?
**Mission:** We are DC's trusted partner in citywide initiatives related to tutoring, talent, and truancy. CitySchools Collaborative catalyzes high-impact tutoring and strategic talent models to serve thousands of students, improving student well-being, accelerating academic performance, and enhancing flexible staffing systems in schools. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **High-Impact Tutoring (CityTutor):** Expands quality and access to high-impact tutoring to build stronger futures for students. Th…
How do I apply for a grant from Cityschools Collaborative?
CitySchools Collaborative makes grants to support tutoring and education initiatives. Recent grantmaking includes: • **Teach for America (TFA):** $229,750 for tutoring contracts (2024) The organization also partners with and coordinates among multiple tutoring providers, expanding its coalition to 22 partners across DC.
Where does Cityschools Collaborative make grants?
• **Primary:** Washington, DC • **Expanded:** Virginia (as of 2024–25 school year)
What size grants does Cityschools Collaborative award?
In 2025, Cityschools Collaborative awarded 22 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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