Education Leaders of Color Inc
To catalyze the academic and economic advancement of young people of color by harnessing the power of our multi-racial, multi-sector, and values-aligned membership network.
Education Leaders of Color Inc at a glance
In short: Education Leaders of Color Inc gave $175K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,167
- -70.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $12,932,668
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Education Leaders of Color Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Education Leaders of Color Inc
Who Education Leaders of Color Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 482FORWARD ($40K). Together the top 6 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 51 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Education Leaders of Color Inc gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 482FORWARD Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Idra - Intercultural Development Research Association San Antonio, TX | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Save Our Schools Arizona Network Tempe, AZ | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Education Justice Alliance Raleigh, NC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Expectations Project Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Pastors for Texas Children Fort Worth, TX | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,932,668 | $5,773,935 | $5,120,294 | $175,000 | 6 | $278,321 |
| 2023 | $12,290,325 | $3,001,846 | $6,001,822 | $700,000 | 7 | $9,762 |
| 2022 | $14,796,496 | $7,018,957 | $5,958,694 | $927,587 | 11 | $22,825 |
| 2021 | $14,016,932 | $11,143,423 | $3,232,183 | $1,000,000 | 10 | $21,895 |
| 2020 | $6,387,727 | $5,172,182 | $3,062,081 | $980,000 | 17 | $2,265 |
| 2019 | $4,514,376 | $1,917,108 | $2,536,877 | $600,000 | 6 | $1,774 |
About Education Leaders of Color Inc
Based on IRS filings
Education Leaders of Color Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $278K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Education Leaders of Color Inc is led by Sharhonda Bossier, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharhonda Bossier
Chief Executive Officer
CEO & Executive Officio → CEO, 2023
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$169K (2019) → $286K (2024)
Nancy B. Gutierrez
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Rhau
Senior Director Strategy & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$232K (2024)
Sarah Winshel
Director of Operations & Special Projects
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024)
Alma Marquez
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Chang
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Ponce
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dinah Consuegra
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Donoso
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vinice Davis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Harding
Executive in Residence
Director → Executive in Residence, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$293K (2024)
Andrea Foggy-Paxton
Entrepreneur in Residence
Enrepreneur-In-Residence → Entreprenuer in Residence, 2022
Entreprenuer in Residence → Entrepreneur in Residence, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $200K (2024)
Angelica Solis-Montero
Chief Policy Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$184K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Lesley Moreno
Network Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Deronda Williams
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Greg Gunn (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Daryl McAdoo (2022–2023) — Chief Network Officer
- Former: Elsa Dure (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Krupa Desai (2022–2023) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Andrea Arroyo (2023) — Director of Network Culture & Engage.
- Former: Courtney Lee (2021–2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Angelica Solis Monteroi (2022) — Chief Policy Officer
- Former: Layla Avila (2019–2021) — Former CEO & Executive Director · Filing note: Thru nov 2020
- Former: Marco Davis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Nyankori (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Tequilla Banks Brownie (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Trevor Brown (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Victor De La Paz (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Krystal Cormack (2021) — Director of Leader Support & Development
- Former: Sharhonda Bossier Eff Nov (2020) — Deputy Director, Interim CEO & Executive Director
- Former: Kaya Henderson (2019) — Director
- Former: Patrice Fenton (2019) — Director of Leader Support & Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $293K, to Heather Harding (Executive in Residence). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Education Leaders of Color Inc
How much does Education Leaders of Color Inc give each year?
Education Leaders of Color Inc gave $175K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 7 grants.
What is Education Leaders of Color Inc's typical grant size?
Education Leaders of Color Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $29,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Education Leaders of Color Inc give grants?
Education Leaders of Color Inc's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (23%) and Arizona (20%).
Does Education Leaders of Color Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Education Leaders of Color Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Education Leaders of Color Inc's largest grantees?
Education Leaders of Color Inc's largest 2024 grantees include 482FORWARD ($40,000), Idra - Intercultural Development Research Association ($35,000) and Save Our Schools Arizona Network ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Education Leaders of Color Inc?
Education Leaders of Color Inc reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is Education Leaders of Color Inc?
Education Leaders of Color Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $12.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Education Leaders of Color Inc's EIN?
Education Leaders of Color Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2253548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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