CSWE IS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ENSURE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THAT PROMOTES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE (SEE SCHEDULE O)INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AS WELL AS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1952, THIS PARTNERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE CITIZENS IS RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION AS THE SOLE ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY. CSWE PURSUES THIS MISSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION BY SETTING AND MAINTAINING NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN SOCIAL WORK, BY PROMOTING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, BY ENGAGING IN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS, AND BY ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.4M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$102K
+88.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+88.9% YoY
About Council on Social Work Education
Based on IRS filings
Council on Social Work Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $137K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,351,392 | $10,232,706 | $11,218,619 |
| Revenue | $9,677,637 | $8,679,419 | $7,746,667 |
| Expenses | $9,862,320 | $9,642,925 | $8,571,396 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,048 | $112,143 | $120,751 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bridgewater State University ($18,000), Clark Atlanta University ($11,000), Ramapo College Foundation ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY BRIDGEWATER, MA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $18,000 |
| CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION MAHWAH, NJ | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA-ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE, AK | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - ARLINGTON ARLINGTON, TX | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| ST EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALAEVALU VAKALAHI | PRESIDENT, CEO | 35 | $315,000 |
| HILARY NOEL WEAVER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DEBRA LAVENDER-BRATCHER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LAURA QUIROS | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| LAURA CURRAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| VANESSA ROBINSON-DOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTA C GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUK-HEE KIM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MAVIS MAJOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| QUIENTON NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TONYA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA SALEEBY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATHI TRAWVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EUGENIA L WEISS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ARMINN H LEOPOLD | VP OF OP & CEO | 35 | $211,950 |
| MEGAN SIMS-FUJITA | VP OF EDUCATION | 35 | $184,999 |
| HELEN MOSHER | VP OF COMMS & MMBRSHP | 35 | $162,000 |
| YUK EDDIE C WONG | DIRECTOR OF IT | 35 | $133,500 |
| TIFFANY M LEWIS | ACCTG MANAGER | 35 | $117,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council on Social Work Education?
Council on Social Work Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council on Social Work Education?
As of 2024, Council on Social Work Education holds $10.4M in total assets with $9.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $102K in 2024.
Where does Council on Social Work Education operate?
Council on Social Work Education has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Pr, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Council on Social Work Education award?
In 2024, Council on Social Work Education awarded 9 grants totaling $102K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council on Social Work Education's EIN?
Council on Social Work Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1856529. 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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