Our mission is to make great ideas in education come to life by funding initiatives that enhance the experiences of students and teachers in Dare County
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
-24.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-24.2% YoY
About Dare Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dare Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KITTY HAWK, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $14K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,752,477 | $2,831,467 | $2,889,586 |
| Revenue | $563,272 | $560,969 | $495,330 |
| Expenses | $517,508 | $510,997 | $486,938 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,127 | $10,666 | $6,102 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Dare Education Foundation
Instructional Grants
Dare Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Professional Development Grants
Dare Education Foundation
Amount
Up to $1,500 (individuals) or $3,000 (groups)
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Student Competitions
Dare Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Holly Robinson | Member | 1 | — |
| Jen Adams Falconer | Member | 1 | — |
| Matt Melvin | Member | 1 | — |
| Connie Rose | Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Borland | Member | 1 | — |
| Colleen Hogan | Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Harris | Member | 1 | — |
| Susan Rhew | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Keith Tabb | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Allen Kimball | Operations Chair | 1 | — |
| Stephen Nichols | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Debbie Burgess | Bookkeeper | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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