Consortium for Educ Excellence
To assist public schools and colleges in launching and sustaining partnerships to raise student aspirations and improve learning opportunities.
Consortium for Educ Excellence at a glance
In short: Consortium for Educ Excellence gave $178K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,824
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,637
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,293
- Total assets
- $1,445
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Consortium for Educ Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moriah Central School District ($65K). Together the top 6 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2025) to $208K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $178K.
*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moriah Central School District Port Henry, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $64,526 |
| Crown Point Central School District Crown Point, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $33,021 |
| Willsboro Central School District Willsboro, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $23,900 |
| Malone Central School District Malone, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $22,686 |
| Beekmantown Central School District West Chazy, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $22,078 |
| Ausable Valley Central School District Clintonville, NY | Gear up Program Implementation | $11,613 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,445 | $1,485,875 | $1,105,178 | $177,824 | 6 |
| 2024 | $325,444 | $1,144,783 | $1,107,826 | $207,505 | 6 |
| 2023 | $129,720 | $706,908 | $1,014,318 | — | — |
| 2022* | $127,480 | $1,542,629 | $1,521,730 | — | — |
| 2021 | $366,360 | $1,805,205 | $1,884,900 | — | — |
*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Consortium for Educ Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Consortium for Educ Excellence is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Essex, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $178K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consortium for Educ Excellence is led by Karen Dalton, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Dalton
Chairman
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Dalton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lambert
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Consortium for Educ Excellence
How much does Consortium for Educ Excellence give each year?
Consortium for Educ Excellence gave $178K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $208K across 6 grants.
What is Consortium for Educ Excellence's typical grant size?
Consortium for Educ Excellence's median grant in 2025 was $23,293, and its average grant was $29,637, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Consortium for Educ Excellence give grants?
Consortium for Educ Excellence gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Consortium for Educ Excellence give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Consortium for Educ Excellence's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gear up Program Implementation" (6 grants).
Who are Consortium for Educ Excellence's largest grantees?
Consortium for Educ Excellence's largest 2025 grantees include Moriah Central School District ($64,526), Crown Point Central School District ($33,021) and Willsboro Central School District ($23,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Consortium for Educ Excellence?
Consortium for Educ Excellence reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Consortium for Educ Excellence?
Consortium for Educ Excellence is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Essex, NY. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Consortium for Educ Excellence's EIN?
Consortium for Educ Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3667009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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