Competency-Based Education Network Inc
The organization's mission is to catalyze a competency- and skills-first society for all individuals by equipping those who serve them with the educational supports and resources needed to expand equitable work-learn pathways.
Competency-Based Education Network Inc at a glance
In short: Competency-Based Education Network Inc gave $79K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,800
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,700
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $2,699,786
- -47.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Competency-Based Education Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lumina ($24K). Together the top 4 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $145K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $79K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumina Lancaster, PA | Lumina Foundation and Math Pathways Grant | $24,000 |
| Greater Texas Foundation Bryan, TX | GTF Grant - Milestone 3 | $22,500 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | Collabratory Project for Hospitality Administration | $18,500 |
| Bluegrass Community & Technical College Lexington, KY | Scholarship - 2025 Students | $13,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,699,786 | $7,033,391 | $7,232,719 | $78,800 | 4 | $27,315 |
| 2024 | $5,113,086 | $6,137,790 | $5,999,458 | $145,000 | 4 | $23,966 |
| 2023 | $3,226,163 | $4,293,828 | $3,896,491 | $6,000 | Total only | $16,019 |
| 2022 | $1,286,812 | $2,924,304 | $2,778,478 | — | — | $9,991 |
| 2021 | $1,058,455 | $908,922 | $1,093,247 | — | — | $14,240 |
| 2020 | $924,453 | $1,088,888 | $1,383,127 | — | — | $19,824 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Competency-Based Education Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Competency-Based Education Network Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Competency-Based Education Network Inc is led by Charla S. Long, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charla S. Long
President
Executive Di → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $442K (2025)
Jennifer Graebe
Baord Chair
Director → Vice Chair & D, 2023
Vice Chair & D → Baord Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Specht-Boardman
Director of Higher Education Solutions
Director Hig → Director of Higher Education Solutions, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $193K (2025)
Grace Fowler
Senior Director of Client Successor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2025)
Brooks Doherty
Director
Vice Chair & D → Chair & Director, 2023
Chair & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ajita Talwalker Menon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Fasteau
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Oates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimo Kippen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Garrison Duncan
Vice President & COO
Executive Vice Pr → Vice President & COO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$278K (2023) → $314K (2025)
Laurie Dodge
Vice President of Quality Assurance & Accreditation
Vice President Quality A → Vice President of Quality Assurance & Accreditation, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $221K (2025)
Lisa McIntyre-Hite
Vice President & COO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$366K (2025)
Diane M. Debacker
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Edelheit Ross
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Garrett Koju
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Christina Amato (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Emma Miller (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Raymond Rice (2020–2024) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Stephanie Bernoteit (2020–2024) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Jamie Fasteau (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Freeze Denton (2023–2024) — Vice President Consultin
- Former: Yedid Minjares (2023–2024) — Director Controller
- Former: Amardeep Kahlon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Heiser (2020–2022) — Chair & Director
- Former: Jillian Klein (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Myk Garn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Rice (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Richard Nelson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $442K, to Charla S Long (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Competency-Based Education Network Inc
How much does Competency-Based Education Network Inc give each year?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc gave $79K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $145K across 4 grants.
What is Competency-Based Education Network Inc's typical grant size?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,500, and its average grant was $19,700, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Competency-Based Education Network Inc give grants?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Kentucky (18%).
Does Competency-Based Education Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Competency-Based Education Network Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Competency-Based Education Network Inc?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What is Competency-Based Education Network Inc?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Competency-Based Education Network Inc's EIN?
Competency-Based Education Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1307652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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