See Schedule ODeans for Impact supports educator-preparation programs to bring the science of learning into teaching practice; partners with policymakers to ensure pathways into teaching are accessible, practice-based, and instructionally-focused; and equips leaders with the tools to address today's most pressing challenges in educator preparation. Guided by principles of learning science, Deans for Impact aims to help aspiring and early-career teachers create rigorous and affirming classrooms where all children thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+12.1% YoY
Revenue
$4.2M
+17.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$223K
+4.8% YoY
Expenses
$3.4M
+13.0% YoY
About Deans for Impact
Based on IRS filings
Deans for Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $223K.
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 | $6,838,614 | $6,102,568 | $5,390,286 |
| Revenue | $4,246,952 | $3,630,115 | $2,428,505 |
| Expenses | $3,428,582 | $3,035,103 | $2,950,483 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $222,899 | $212,718 | $51,338 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Deans for Impact
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesca Forzani | President | 1 | — |
| Mary-Dean Barringer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Frank Hernandez | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tequilla Brownie | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelly Butler | Director | 1 | — |
| David Chard | Director | 1 | — |
| Mayme Hostetter | Director | 1 | — |
| Alma Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Valerie Sakimura | Executive Director | 40 | $190,066 |
| Tripti Thapa | VP of Finance and Administration | 40 | $128,359 |
| Tracey Weinstein | VP of Growth and Impact | 40 | $165,000 |
| Amber Willis | VP of Program | 40 | $154,472 |
| Patrick Steck | VP of External Affairs | 40 | $138,353 |
| Amy Wooten | Chief of Staff and Strategy | 40 | $141,533 |
| CeCe Zhou | Senior Director of Communications | 40 | $117,883 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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