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Deans for Impact

Foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 47-3046905 Website

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.

Key facts about Deans for Impact

EIN
47-3046905
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets
$6,838,614
Next open deadline
February 27, 2027 (Impact Academy Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

NashvilleBaton RougeBeverlyCollege StationColumbiaHuntsvilleNacogdochesPhiladelphiaTexarkanaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$4M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$31K$63K$94K$125K0 grants20207 grants20210 grants20224 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Deans for Impact

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Valerie Sakimura — Executive Director: $190KValerie SakimuraExecutive Director$190KTracey Weinstein — VP of Growth and Impact: $165KTracey WeinsteinVP of Growth and Impact$165KAmber Willis — VP of Program: $154KAmber WillisVP of Program$154KAmy Wooten — Chief of Staff and Strategy: $142KAmy WootenChief of Staff and Strategy$142KPatrick Steck — VP of External Affairs: $138KPatrick SteckVP of External Affairs$138KTripti Thapa — VP of Finance and Administration: $128KTripti ThapaVP of Finance and Administration$128KCeCe Zhou — Senior Director of Communications: $118KCeCe ZhouSenior Director of…$118K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Francesca ForzaniPresident1—
Mary-Dean BarringerSecretary1—
Frank HernandezTreasurer1—
Tequilla BrownieDirector1—
Kelly ButlerDirector1—
David ChardDirector1—
Mayme HostetterDirector1—
Alma RodriguezDirector1—
Valerie SakimuraExecutive Director40$190,066
Tripti ThapaVP of Finance and Administration40$128,359
Tracey WeinsteinVP of Growth and Impact40$165,000
Amber WillisVP of Program40$154,472
Patrick SteckVP of External Affairs40$138,353
Amy WootenChief of Staff and Strategy40$141,533
CeCe ZhouSenior Director of Communications40$117,883

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deans for Impact?

Deans for Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Deans for Impact?

As of 2024, Deans for Impact holds $6.8M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue.

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.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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