Deans for Impact
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.
Deans for Impact at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,838,614
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,246,952
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $222,899
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,428,582
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Deans for Impact
- Next open deadline
- February 27, 2027 (Impact Academy Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Deans for Impact
Who Deans for Impact funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $125K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Diverse Tutoring Program | $35,000 |
| Texas A&M University - Texarkana Texarkana, TX | Instructional support for aspiring teachers | $30,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | Instructional support for aspiring teachers | $30,000 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | Instructional support for aspiring teachers | $30,000 |
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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 | $6,838,614 | $4,246,952 | $3,428,582 | — | — | $222,899 |
| 2023 | $6,102,568 | $3,630,115 | $3,035,103 | $125,000 | 4 | $212,718 |
| 2022 | $5,390,286 | $2,428,505 | $2,950,483 | $12,000 | 2 | $51,338 |
| 2021 | $5,924,982 | $2,744,922 | $2,606,159 | $62,000 | 7 | $8,666 |
| 2020 | $6,050,742 | $3,571,360 | $2,299,270 | — | — | $19,244 |
About Deans for Impact
Based on IRS filings
Deans for Impact is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deans for Impact is led by Valerie Sakimura, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie Sakimura
Executive Director
Vice President of Program → Vice President of Program & Executive Director, 2022
Vice President of Program & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Francesca Forzani
President
Director & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
CeCe Zhou
Senior Director of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $118K (2024)
David Chard
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayme Hostetter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tequilla Brownie
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alma Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Weinstein
Vice President of Growth & Impact
Vice President of Data & Research → Vice President of Growth & Impact, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Tripti Thapa
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Senior Director of Finance → Vice President of Finance & Administration, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Amber Willis
Vice President of Program
Program Director → Vice President of Program, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $154K (2024)
Patrick Steck
Vice President of External Affairs
Senior Policy Director → Vice President of External Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Amy Wooten
Chief of Staff & Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Frank Hernandez
Treasurer
Director & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Dean Barringer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anthony Graham (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Fishman (2020–2023) — Vice President of Strategy
- Former: Greg Anderson (2023) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Riley (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Gregory Anderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebekah Berlin (2022) — Senior Program Director
- Former: John Roberts (2020–2021) — Senior Program Director
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 $190K, to Valerie Sakimura (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Deans for Impact
How large is Deans for Impact?
Deans for Impact reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Deans for Impact?
Deans for Impact is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Deans for Impact operate?
Deans for Impact has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas.
What is Deans for Impact's EIN?
Deans for Impact's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3046905. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Deans for Impact funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Innovation Award (Student Competition) $10,000 total scholarship pool ($5,000 first place, $2,500 second place, $1,500 third place, plus $1,000 Realtors' Choice Award) · Due November 10, 2026
- Expand Energy STEM Education Fund Grant Up to US $1,000 · Due November 10, 2026
- Scholarship Drawing Due November 10, 2026
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