Credential Engine Inc
To map the credential landscape with clear and consistent information, fueling the creation of resources that empower people to find the pathways that are best for them. Credential Engine provides a suite of web-based services that creates for the first time a centralized credential registry to house up-to-date information about all credentials, the credential transparency description language (CTDL) a common description language to enable credential comparability, and a platform to support customized applications to search and retrieve information about credentials.
Credential Engine Inc at a glance
In short: Credential Engine Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,663,964
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Credential Engine Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Community College Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College Foundation Houston, TX | To support partner organizations in publishing credential and job-skills data that enhance transparency, comparability, and alignment between education programs and workforce needs. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,663,964 | $5,048,962 | $4,373,042 | $15,000 | 1 | $112,775 |
| 2023 | $4,055,497 | $3,809,313 | $3,659,640 | — | — | $20,559 |
| 2022 | $3,908,540 | $4,467,140 | $3,219,029 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,829,451 | $3,267,999 | $3,031,240 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,432,012 | $1,509,331 | $3,329,402 | — | — | — |
About Credential Engine Inc
Based on IRS filings
Credential Engine Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $113K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Credential Engine Inc is led by Scott Cheney, Executive Director & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Cheney
Executive Director & CEO
CEO & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$232K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Barbara Gellman-Danley
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sylvester
Director of Business Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Katherine Supple
Director of Finance & Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$87K (2024)
Rohit Joy
Director of Engineering
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Andreas Schleicher
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleni Papadakis
Director
Chair → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liberty Munson
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Delaski
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Lambert
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Schacht
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Su Jin Gatlin Jez
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Wallace-Gobern
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Everhart
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Jeanne Kitchens
Chief Technical Services O
Chief Technology Services Officer → Chief Technical Services Officer, 2022
Chief Technical Services Officer → Chief Technical Services O, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $201K (2024)
Jeffrey Grann
Credential Solutions Lead
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Michael Parsons
Senior Solutions Engineer
Senior Solutions Architect → Senior Solutions Engineer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Rachel Vilsak
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $205K (2024)
Aaron Fichtner
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Mitchell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joe Bhatia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tanya Wallace Gobern (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Quillen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Shuler (2020–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Emilie Rafal (2020) — Director of Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $308K, to Scott Cheney (Executive Director & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Credential Engine Inc
How much does Credential Engine Inc give each year?
Credential Engine Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Credential Engine Inc?
Credential Engine Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Credential Engine Inc?
Credential Engine Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Credential Engine Inc operate?
Credential Engine Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Credential Engine Inc's EIN?
Credential Engine Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3389623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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