Community Center for Education Results
Ccer drives systems change in education by centering student experiences, propelling robust research, and partnering with communities to transform washington state schools.
Community Center for Education Results at a glance
In short: Community Center for Education Results gave $694K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $694,187
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,170
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $91,628
- Total assets
- $907,323
- -55.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Center for Education Results funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Education Northwest (Ednw) ($171K). Together the top 7 received $694K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 67 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Community Center for Education Results gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $654K (2023) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $694K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Northwest (Ednw) Portland, OR | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $171,019 |
| West Ed San Francisco, CA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $156,500 |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families Kent, WA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $99,817 |
| East African Community Services (Eacs) Seattle, WA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $91,628 |
| Villa Comunitaria Seattle, WA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $68,523 |
| South King County Discipline Coalition Seattle, WA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $66,700 |
| Washington State Parent Ambassadors Kirkland, WA | Sub-grant to support community-based partner working towards the shared goals of the local improvement network. | $40,000 |
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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 | $907,323 | $2,136,304 | $3,118,954 | $694,187 | 7 | $4,559 |
| 2023 | $2,040,509 | $2,463,166 | $3,702,292 | $654,406 | 6 | $2,594 |
| 2022 | $3,213,424 | $3,052,033 | $4,227,326 | $955,688 | 12 | $7,935 |
| 2021 | $4,292,283 | $3,853,537 | $5,580,340 | $2,058,514 | 26 | $3,239 |
| 2020 | $4,639,077 | $6,177,777 | $4,915,802 | $1,238,473 | 16 | $4,812 |
About Community Center for Education Results
Based on IRS filings
Community Center for Education Results is a public charity focused on Education, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $907K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $694K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Center for Education Results is led by Laeisha Howard, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laeisha Howard
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Michael Heinisch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Cooley
Board Member
Research Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$101K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Kristin J. McCowan
Senior Dreictor of Researc
Senior Dreictor of Research & Impact → Senior Dreictor of Researc, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Jono Q. Green
Data Engineer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Israel Vela
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kim
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomi Wahlstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bernadette Merikle (2020–2023) — Prior Executive Director
- Former: Carlina Brown-Banks (2020–2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Anita Koyier-Mwamba (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deandrea Levias (2023) — Contract Accountant
- Former: Juan Pablo Jaramillo (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Natasha Rosenblatt (2020–2022) — Director of Data Strategy
- Former: Suzanne Dale Estey (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Fa'izah Bradford (2021–2022) — Senior Director & Strategy for
- Former: Tahtzee Nico (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Nguyen (2020–2021) — Local Improvements Network
- Former: Lynda Petersen (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Javania Polenska (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Jean Ryan (2020) — Executive Director - to
- Former: Nicole Yohalem (2020) — Opportunity Youth Initiati
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 $164K, to Laeisha Howard (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Center for Education Results
How much does Community Center for Education Results give each year?
Community Center for Education Results gave $694K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $654K across 6 grants.
What is Community Center for Education Results's typical grant size?
Community Center for Education Results's median grant in 2024 was $91,628, and its average grant was $99,170, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Center for Education Results give grants?
Community Center for Education Results gives mostly in Washington: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (25%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Community Center for Education Results give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Community Center for Education Results's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Community Center for Education Results's largest grantees?
Community Center for Education Results's largest 2024 grantees include Education Northwest (Ednw) ($171,019), West Ed ($156,500) and Open Doors for Multicultural Families ($99,817), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Center for Education Results?
Community Center for Education Results reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Community Center for Education Results?
Community Center for Education Results is a public charity focused on Education, based in Renton, WA. It holds $907K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Community Center for Education Results's EIN?
Community Center for Education Results's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1667560. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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