College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1900 and headquartered at 250 Vesey Street in New York, NY. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) educational institution and has been tax-exempt since June 1942. College Board is a membership association comprised of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and serves more than 7 million students annually.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4B
+11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+95.0% YoY
Grant Count
71
+31.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+48.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
College Board's mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity while expanding access to higher education. The organization is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.
The organization's primary program areas include:
Advanced Placement Program: Founded in 1955, AP provides students the opportunity to take college-level coursework and exams in high school. Nearly 1.2 million students in the class of 2024 took more than 4.3 million AP Exams in U.S. public high schools nationwide. Among 2024 U.S. public high school graduates, 35.7% took at least one AP Exam during high school, and 22.6% of the graduating class scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam.
SAT: College Board's standardized testing program for college readiness assessment.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy: Test preparation resources.
BigFuture: College planning and readiness services.
Research and Advocacy: The organization serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
Grantmaking
College Board provides scholarships and grants to students:
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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
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $1,174,989,530
- Total Expenses: $962,967,183
- Total Assets: $2,443,183,190
- Total Liabilities: $431,000,000
- Number of Employees: 2,117
2022 Financial Data:
- Gross Receipts: $1,232,565,921
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,443,183,190 | $2,184,378,917 | $2,013,045,133 |
| Revenue | $1,174,989,530 | $1,019,073,270 | $1,040,203,098 |
| Expenses | $962,967,183 | $973,652,927 | $894,366,567 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $169,286,059 | $63,136,351 | $126,957,004 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Board of Control for Southern Regional Education ($250,000), Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc ($125,000), Braven Incorporated ($102,562).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Mayors Association Inc Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| American Association of School Administrators Alexandria, VA | Sponsorship | $59,429 |
| American School Counselor Association Alexandria, VA | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Asociacin de Educacin Privada de Puerto Rico Inc | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Board of Control for Southern Regional Education ATLANTA, GA | Sponsorship | $250,000 |
| Braven Incorporated Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $102,562 |
| California County Superintendents Sacramento, CA | Membership | $62,050 |
| Colorado Association of School Executives DENVER, CO | Sponsorship | $26,250 |
| CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $28,900 |
| Council for Opportunity in Education WASHINGTON, DC | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID COLEMAN | CEO/TRUSTEE | 40 | $2,019,924 |
| KEDRA ISHOP | Trustee-END 8/2024; Sec'y/SVP of Higher Ed, Membership and Access | 40 | $174,291 |
| SUSAN ENFIELD | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MOORE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ADRIAN EPPS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ADRIAN PALAZUELOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AIMEE EUBANKS DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY JONES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ART RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CATALINA CIFUENTES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHAD SPENCER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPH GUTTENTAG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| COURTNEY MCANUFF | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DEREK KINDLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH CHACKO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JASON KLEIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY MILLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER NORRELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JESSICA MARINACCIO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAREN RITTER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KELLY WALTER | TRUSTEE - END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY SCOTT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KRISTINA WONG DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KYLE FARMBRY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MAGDALENA HINOJOSA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MANUEL FRENCH | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| MARK THOMAS | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| MELODY BUSTILLOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MEREDITH NADEAU | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NATHAN BROSTROM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NIKKI DANOS | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| RAUL HINOJOSA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RONNE P TURNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHAH ARDALAN | TRUSTEE- END 10/24 | 2 | — |
| STUART SCHMILL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE MCCRAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MCDERMOTT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRACEY MICHELLE MORMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIELA BERGER POLLACK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $591,728 |
| JAMES MONTOYA | SEC'Y & CHIEF OF MEMBERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, & GLOBAL HIGHER ED -END 11/24 | 40 | $1,008,022 |
| JEFF OLSON | Chief Data Officer and SVP, Technology Strategy | 40 | $726,464 |
| JEREMY SINGER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $1,372,586 |
| MARTHA STRATIS | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER | 40 | $364,672 |
| MATT WAGNER | Interim President 7/24-12/24 | 40 | $373,194 |
| PETER SCHWARTZ | CHIEF LEGAL AND RISK OFFICER | 40 | $652,531 |
| SAE-YOUNG KIM | Vice President of Investments and Treasurer | 40 | $346,186 |
| PRISCILLA RODRIGUEZ | SVP, College Readiness Assessments | 40 | $464,825 |
| TREVOR PACKER | SVP, AP PROGRAMS | 40 | $657,853 |
| ELISSA KIM | SVP, Global Strategy and Talent | 40 | $574,203 |
| GREGORY WALKER | Senior Vice President, State & District Partnerships | 40 | $494,776 |
| JOHN MCGRATH | Chief Communications & Marketing Officer | 40 | $580,378 |
| KANIKA LICHTHARDT | Senior Vice President, Operations | 40 | $436,922 |
| STEVE BUMBAUGH | SVP, COLLEGE, CAREER, AND DIGITAL ACCESS | 40 | $510,891 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
College Board surpassed $32 million in scholarships for students nationwide, extending support through the class of 2030.
College Board Surpasses $32 Million in Scholarships for Students Nationwide,BigFuture Scholarships expanded to include students in the class of 2027.
College Board Surpasses $32 Million in Scholarships for Students Nationwide,The organization provides participant grants for AP Summer Institutes.
AP Participant Grants - AP Central - College BoardSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does College Board fund?
College Board's mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity while expanding access to higher education. The organization is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. The organization's primary program areas include: • **Advanced Placement Program**: Founded in 1955, AP provides students the opportunity to take college-level coursework and exams in high school. Nearly 1.2 million students in the class of 2024 took more than 4.3 million AP Exams in U.S. publ…
How do I apply for a grant from College Board?
College Board provides scholarships and grants to students: • **BigFuture Scholarships**: The organization has surpassed $32 million in scholarships for students nationwide, with support extended through the class of 2030. BigFuture Scholarships have expanded to include students in the class of 2027. • **AP Participant Grants**: College Board offers participant grants for AP Summer Institutes.
What size grants does College Board award?
In 2024, College Board awarded 71 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is College Board's EIN?
College Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1623965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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