TTHE DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND CATALYZES PHILANTHROPY IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS). THROUGH ITS INVESTMENTS, THE DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND COLLABORATES WITH DCPS LEADERSHIP AND THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY TO INCUBATE DCPS' HIGHEST PRIORITY AND MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR STUDENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.3M
-34.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$736K
-87.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
+366.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-97.4% YoY
About Dc Public Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Dc Public Education Fund 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 $17.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $736K. Net investment income was $534K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,300,490 | $26,380,040 | $20,381,369 |
| Revenue | $6,398,065 | $15,409,549 | $7,515,108 |
| Expenses | $10,195,366 | $12,957,784 | $7,975,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $533,809 | $529,624 | $57,385 |
| 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
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beam ($540,000), Dc Public Schools ($58,100), Work-based Learning Alliance Inc ($28,050).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEAM BROOKLYN, NY | STUDENT MICROGRANTS | $540,000 |
| DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION INITIATIVES | $58,100 |
| WORK-BASED LEARNING ALLIANCE INC DOVER, DE | STUDENT PROGRAM STIPENDS | $28,050 |
| TEMPLE UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS, CT | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NC | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROCHESTER, NY | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERISTY FAIRFAX, VA | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK EIN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN SOTO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELA ENGLISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBI JARVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS PENNY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMALIE REICHBLUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM KLINE | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $220,431 |
| EMILY NIXON | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $239,938 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dc Public Education Fund?
Dc Public Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $17.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dc Public Education Fund?
As of 2024, Dc Public Education Fund holds $17.3M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $736K in 2024.
Where does Dc Public Education Fund operate?
Dc Public Education Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Dc Public Education Fund award?
In 2024, Dc Public Education Fund awarded 14 grants totaling $736K — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dc Public Education Fund's EIN?
Dc Public Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1607955. 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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