Committee for Excellence in Education
The foundation's mission is to create, enrich and expand educational opportunities for Fauquier county public schools. They find equitable programs that enhance student learning experiences and citizenship. They create and fund programs that prepare and engage students with diverse populations, cultures, and technologies. They provide financial assistance to teachers and administrators enabling them to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, and cultural programs to further their professional development and impact their classrooms. They are dedicated to creating innovative programs and cultivating partnerships with local and regional corporations, foundations, and individual donors to better serve Fauquier county public schools.
Committee for Excellence in Education at a glance
In short: Committee for Excellence in Education gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,541
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $84,541
- Median grant
- $84,541
- Total assets
- $175,311
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Committee for Excellence in Education
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Committee for Excellence in Education
FEF Tuition Reimbursement Grants
Committee for Excellence in Education
Amount
Up to $500 per semester
Deadline
Rolling
Meal Debt Support Program
Committee for Excellence in Education
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
My First Book Club
Committee for Excellence in Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Committee for Excellence in Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fauquier County Public Schools ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fauquier County Public Schools Warrenton, VA | Lunch Debt/Various | $84,541 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,311 | $153,577 | $163,126 | $84,541 | 1 | $1,459 |
| 2023 | $177,832 | $78,041 | $64,806 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $164,597 | $53,555 | $71,655 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $180,591 | $206,242 | $121,865 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $96,215 | $76,134 | $78,424 | — | — | — |
About Committee for Excellence in Education
Based on IRS filings
Committee for Excellence in Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Warrenton, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Committee for Excellence in Education is led by Ron Ferrell, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Ferrell
Chairman
Director to Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Griffin
Director
Chairman & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eileen Burgwyn
Director
Director to Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Major Warner
Director & Non
Director & Non-Voting → Director & Non, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Byers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Woodward
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pauling
Director & Non
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Griffin-Bonnaire
Executive Di
Execitive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Joan Roach
Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Evans
Vice Chairman
Director & Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Underwood
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Pat Woodward (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Caryn Lilly (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Donna Grove (2022–2023) — Director & Non-Voting
- Former: Dave Seward (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Jeck (2020–2022) — Director & Non-Voting
- Former: Duke Bland (2020–2021) — Chairman-School Board Non Voting Director
- Former: David Seward (2021) — Director
- Former: Judi Evans (2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Timothy Sargeant (2021) — Director
- Former: Joyce D'urso (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Sargeant (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Nancy Griffin-Bonnaire (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Committee for Excellence in Education
How much does Committee for Excellence in Education give each year?
Committee for Excellence in Education gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Committee for Excellence in Education?
Committee for Excellence in Education reported $175K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Committee for Excellence in Education?
Committee for Excellence in Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Warrenton, VA. It holds $175K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Committee for Excellence in Education operate?
Committee for Excellence in Education has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Committee for Excellence in Education's EIN?
Committee for Excellence in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1433026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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