Council for Educational Change Inc
To implement reform within the public school systems in Florida.
Council for Educational Change Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $334,164
- -77.1% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $8,671
- +231.0% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $746,418
- -45.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Council for Educational Change Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2020) to $380K (2019). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Elementary Coral Springs, FL | Educational | $100,000 |
| Downtown Doral Charter Upper School Doral, FL | Educational | $75,000 |
| Miami Shores Elementary Miami Shores, FL | Educational | $75,000 |
| Biltmore Elementary School Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $25,000 |
| Reynolds Lane Elementary School Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $25,000 |
| Sa Hull Elementary Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $334,164 | $746,418 | — | — | $8,671 |
| 2020 | $1,146,213 | $1,460,767 | $1,370,003 | $325,000 | 6 | $2,620 |
| 2019 | $1,087,407 | $1,462,175 | $1,515,922 | $380,000 | 8 | $2,076 |
About Council for Educational Change Inc
Based on IRS filings
Council for Educational Change Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Council for Educational Change Inc is led by Elaine Liftin EdD, Executive Director & P on every filing since 2019; 2 of 32 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elaine Liftin EdD
Executive Director & P
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $155K (2021)
Steven S. Wasserman
Chair
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corliss Taylor JD
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas A. Harrison Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Montes De Oca
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene E. Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe G. Weaver
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Giordano
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Flah
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul M. Zimmerman MD
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip F. Blumberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Saiontz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Uhlfelder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Willard Fair
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Machado
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Barron Pa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Robbins CPA
CFO
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$46K (2019) → $38K (2021)
Ambassador Charles E. Cobb Jr.
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Ansin
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Arthur Noriega V
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth G. Martinez
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Columba Bush
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dorothy Eisenberg CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan I. Kislak
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph E. Mahoney
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Wines
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter S. Rummell
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert W. Graham III
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott A. Curtis
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven T. Halverson
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $155K, to Elaine Liftin EDD (Exec. DIR./P). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Council for Educational Change Inc
What is Council for Educational Change Inc?
Council for Educational Change Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Where does Council for Educational Change Inc operate?
Council for Educational Change Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Council for Educational Change Inc's EIN?
Council for Educational Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0638224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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