DC Charter School Action
DC Charter School Action engages the charter school community in the legislative process, growing the coalition of activists, educating dc public officials and advancing educational equity.
DC Charter School Action at a glance
In short: DC Charter School Action gave $225K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $225,000
- Median grant
- $225,000
- Total assets
- $1,152,479
- +70.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DC Charter School Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DC Charter School Alliance ($225K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Charter School Alliance Washington, DC | Support Mission | $225,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,152,479 | $1,147,500 | $686,485 | $225,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $675,533 | $850,000 | $459,543 | — | — |
| 2022 | $320,596 | $855,005 | $610,524 | — | — |
About DC Charter School Action
Based on IRS filings
DC Charter School Action is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DC Charter School Action is led by Peter Anderson, Board Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Anderson
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Brantley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simone Ward
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Burns
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Johnson
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $33K, to Ariel Johnson (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about DC Charter School Action
How much does DC Charter School Action give each year?
DC Charter School Action gave $225K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is DC Charter School Action?
DC Charter School Action reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is DC Charter School Action?
DC Charter School Action is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does DC Charter School Action operate?
DC Charter School Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is DC Charter School Action's EIN?
DC Charter School Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3303961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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