Dedicated to the improvement and advancement of graduate education. As the largest national association organized specifically to represent the interests of graduate education, the Council offers many opportunities for deans and graduate school personnel to exchange ideas and share information on major issues in graduate education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.1M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$310K
+93.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+115.3% YoY
About Council of Graduate Schools
Based on IRS filings
Council of Graduate Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $835K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,134,283 | $17,062,660 | $17,335,775 |
| Revenue | $8,111,862 | $5,756,217 | $6,749,858 |
| Expenses | $8,184,288 | $6,417,151 | $5,511,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $835,000 | $263,567 | $296,899 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oklahoma State University ($30,000), Regents of the University of Minnesota ($30,000), Univ Central Florida Board Trustees ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City, OK | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Univ Central Florida Board Trustees Orlando, FL | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Univ Illinois Urban-Champaign Urbana, IL | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Univ Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Univ of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| Univ of California-San Diego Orlando, FL | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| University at Albany-SUNY Albany, NY | GED Subawards | $30,000 |
| California State University Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Masters Subawards | $7,000 |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation Atlanta, GA | Masters Subawards | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Carvalho | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Chevelle Newsome | Chair-elect | 0.5 | — |
| Mary Farmer-Kaiser | Past Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Lisa Boehm | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jeni Hart | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Chris Nelson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Michael Solomom | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Joshua Barker | Affiliate Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Suzanne T Ortega | President | 35 | $579,509 |
| Keith I Peregonov | VP Finance, HR and Operations | 35 | $272,595 |
| Amy Scott | Assoc. VP, Gov't Relations/Public Policy | 35 | $199,877 |
| Julia Kent | VP, Best Practices and Strategic Initiatives | 35 | $197,292 |
| Adrienne Vincent | Asst VP for Membership & Alliances | 35 | $148,097 |
| Janice Goggins | Dir, Member Engagement, Recruitment & Retention | 35 | $134,789 |
| Heidi Shank | Dir, Meetings & Member Services | 35 | $134,432 |
| Anna Naranjo | Executive Assistant | 35 | $131,236 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council of Graduate Schools?
Council of Graduate Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $18.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council of Graduate Schools?
As of 2024, Council of Graduate Schools holds $18.1M in total assets with $8.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $310K in 2024.
Where does Council of Graduate Schools operate?
Council of Graduate Schools has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Council of Graduate Schools award?
In 2024, Council of Graduate Schools awarded 18 grants totaling $310K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council of Graduate Schools's EIN?
Council of Graduate Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2175852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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