OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION CHANGE AT BOTH THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND IN STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AT EVERY STAGE FROM K-12 TO HIGHER-ED TO ENSURE AMERICANS OF ALL AGES, FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE, GAINS FULL AND FAIR ACCESS TO A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS THEM TO FULFILL THEIR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
-46.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.1M
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$732K
-2.4% YoY
About Education Reform Now Inc
Based on IRS filings
Education Reform Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $8.1M. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,401,046 | $17,537,869 | $19,988,693 |
| Revenue | $5,733,247 | $10,485,630 | $19,999,751 |
| Expenses | $13,628,995 | $12,935,563 | $11,860,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $95,701 | $105,765 | — |
| 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
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc ($5,766,411), Black Latino Asian Charter Collaborative ($1,988,333), South Carolina Aim High Foundation ($96,642).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK LATINO ASIAN CHARTER COLLABORATIVE NEW YORK, NY | TO RECORD DOWNSTREAM OF 03.19.23 BLOOMBERG CONTRIBUTION TO BLACK LATINX ASIAN CHARTER COLLABORATIVE | $1,988,333 |
| TEACH PLUS INC BOSTON, MA | TO SUPPORT TEACH PLUS COLORADO | $25,000 |
| NEWDEAL FORUM WASHINGTON, DC | ERN 2024 IDEAS SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP | $50,000 |
| EDUCATION REFORM NOW ADVOCACY INC NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION OUTREACH AND POLICY RESEARCH | $5,766,411 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA AIM HIGH FOUNDATION ENCINO, CA | AIM HIGH AND ERN CHARITY POKER EVENT "ALL STAR WEEKEND" - 2024 | $96,642 |
| CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE INC WASHINGTON, DC | ERN SPONSORSHIP FOR X CHCI PARTNERSHIP | $6,000 |
| THE COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR K-12 STUDENTS BOSTON, MA | ERN MA GRANT TO COMMITTEE FOR K-12 STUDENTS - APRIL 2024 | $48,000 |
| PUBLIC EDUCATION & BUSINESS COALITION DENVER, CO | ERN CO CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE FORWARD INTITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| HARTFORD PARENT UNIVERSITY INC HARTFORD, CT | SUB-GRANT - SCOPE OF SERVICES: PLANNING THE PARENT MODULE, ORGANIZING AND OUTREACH, CATERING, TRANSPORTATION, AND LOCATION | $20,000 |
| HILL FOR LITERACY INC BOSTON, MA | ERN CT CONSULTATION OUTREACH - TRAVELERS FOUNDATION GRANT FOR PLANNING AND LAUNCHING A "RIGHT TO READ" MODULE - 1ST SESSION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAVAID SIDDIQI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY KIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN SABAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN PETRY | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SABAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOYKIN CURRY | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WHITNEY TILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW BLUHM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN MACKAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORGE ELORZA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 28 | $306,294 |
| THADDECIA SMITH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL | 12 | $82,378 |
| PATRICK VAN KEERBERGEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 30 | $176,174 |
| HARRISON FARNSWORTH | VICE PRESIDENT, CAMPAIGNS | 24 | $121,698 |
| TYKIA WARDEN | VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT | 32 | $179,434 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Education Reform Now Inc?
Education Reform Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Education Reform Now Inc?
As of 2024, Education Reform Now Inc holds $9.4M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $8.1M in 2024.
Where does Education Reform Now Inc operate?
Education Reform Now Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington.
What size grants does Education Reform Now Inc award?
In 2024, Education Reform Now Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $8.1M — an average of about $732K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Education Reform Now Inc's EIN?
Education Reform Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3687838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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