Every Student Every Community Inc
Every Student Every Community Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia–based public charity that operates as RedefinED Atlanta. It supports work to improve K–12 public education, particularly in Metro Atlanta, through grantmaking, community engagement, equity advocacy, and efforts to strengthen schools and education systems.
Every Student Every Community Inc at a glance
In short: Every Student Every Community Inc gave $5.4M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $188K), mostly in Georgia. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,439,213
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,559
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,119
- Total assets
- $2,334,493
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Every Student Every Community Inc
- How to Apply
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Grantmaking is invite-only. The website does not describe an application process, required materials, or a deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 830 Glenwood Ave Se Suite 510-224, Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 860-1550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Every Student Every Community Inc
Clayton County Community Engagement Grant
Every Student Every Community Inc
Amount
Up to $25,000 per organization/school
Deadline
Deadline not published
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Grant
Every Student Every Community Inc
Amount
Up to $15,000 per school (2022-23 cycle); Up to $10,000 per school (2023-24 cycle)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Every Student Every Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bes Incdba Building Excellent School ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 134 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its work as focused on Metro Atlanta. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 20% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Alabama. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for New York and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Every Student Every Community Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $152K; repeat grants $221K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $203K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2020) to $5.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bes Incdba Building Excellent School Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $1,074,000 |
| Atlanta Thrive Parent Institute Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $510,400 |
| Miles Ahead Charter School Mableton, GA | General Operating Support | $437,200 |
| Georgiacan Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $329,790 |
| Excelsior Village Academies Inc Fairburn, GA | General Operating Support | $293,269 |
| The Anchor School Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $268,800 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $252,250 |
| Equity in Education Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Georgia Charter Schools Association Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $234,800 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $229,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,334,493 | $9,269,066 | $9,072,259 | $5,439,213 | 29 |
| 2023 | $2,445,919 | $8,702,186 | $8,386,093 | $4,865,301 | 37 |
| 2022 | $3,553,573 | $7,999,326 | $7,601,549 | $4,661,049 | 35 |
| 2021 | $1,179,261 | $5,285,803 | $4,952,743 | $3,036,604 | 22 |
| 2020 | $912,390 | $4,318,553 | $4,239,914 | $2,794,171 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it engages communities, advocates for equity, and funds critical work to drive systemic-level improvement in K–12 public education for students and families. Its 2024 filing describes investments in community and policy, schools and systems, and talent development, alongside convening parents, community members, educators, and other stakeholders.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate the range of its grants. BES Inc says it identifies and prepares education leaders; Atlanta Thrive Parent Institute says it works to empower parents to address educational inequity; and Equity in Education Inc says it works to ensure children in Atlanta have an equity champion on the school board. Other recipients include public charter schools and education associations. Morehouse School of Medicine describes its work as advancing health equity, while Grady Health System describes its mission as providing healthcare and serving underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 29 grants totaling $5,439,213. Grants ranged from $12,000 to $1,074,000, with a median of $125,119. The largest listed grants were $1,074,000 to BES Inc, $510,400 to Atlanta Thrive Parent Institute, $437,200 to Miles Ahead Charter School, $329,790 to GeorgiaCAN, and $293,269 to Excelsior Village Academies. Each was reported as general operating support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $268,800 to The Anchor School, $252,250 to Morehouse School of Medicine, $250,000 to Equity in Education Inc, $234,800 to Georgia Charter Schools Association, and $229,750 to Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation.
The website says grantmaking is invite-only. The organization’s 2024 filing says it and its board conduct due diligence to assess recipients’ eligibility and capacity. This includes confirming nonprofit status, reviewing program initiatives and financial standing, and may include site visits and discussions with management.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edwin Chang as outgoing executive director and Angira Sceusi as incoming executive director. It lists Ayana Gabriel as board chair and vice president of community; Mary Kathleen Starkel as vice president and chief of staff; Aarti Sharma as vice president of policy and strategy; Tyler Burrell as vice president of operations and people; and Emily Castillo Leon as vice president of schools and talent. Other listed directors and officers are Dennis Dent, director of communications; Hunter Pierson, treasurer; and Chip Gross, secretary.
Every Student Every Community Inc is led by Angira Sceusi, Executive Director & Incoming since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angira Sceusi
Executive Director & Incoming
Vice President, Operations & Investments → Vice President, Operations & Investment, 2022
Vice President, Operations & Investment → Executive Director & Incoming, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Edwin Chang
Executive Director & Outgoing
Executive Director → Executive Director & Outgoing, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Ayana Gabriel
Board Chair & Vice President Community
Board Chair → Board Chair & Vice President Community Impact, 2023
Board Chair & Vice President Community Impact → Board Chair & Vice President Community, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Dent
Director & Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Mary Kathleen Starkel
Vice President & Chief of Staff
Vice President & Advancement → Vice President & Chief of Staff, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $188K (2024)
Aarti Sharma
Vice President, Policy & Strategy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Emily Castillo Leon
Vice President, Schools & Talent
Assistant Vice President & Schools → Vice President, Schools & Talent, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $144K (2024)
Tyler Burrell
Vice President of Operations & People
Director & Operations → Vice President of Operations & People, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $137K (2024)
Chip Gross
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curley M. Dossman Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geri Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Pierson
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Anderson
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lita Pardi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Staci Lynch
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dobard
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perri Chandler
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Adah-Duval Pittman-Delancey (2020–2023) — Vice President, Impact & External Re
- Former: Staci Walker (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dena Kimball (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Huffman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Riley (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $250K, to Edwin Chang (Executive Director, Outgoing). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Every Student Every Community Inc
How much does Every Student Every Community Inc give each year?
Every Student Every Community Inc gave $5.4M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 37 grants.
What is Every Student Every Community Inc's typical grant size?
Every Student Every Community Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,119, and its average grant was $187,559, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Every Student Every Community Inc that year got $152K on average.
Where does Every Student Every Community Inc give grants?
Every Student Every Community Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (16 grants).
Does Every Student Every Community Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Every Student Every Community Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Every Student Every Community Inc's largest grantees?
Every Student Every Community Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bes Incdba Building Excellent School ($1,074,000), Atlanta Thrive Parent Institute Inc ($510,400) and Miles Ahead Charter School ($437,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Every Student Every Community Inc?
Every Student Every Community Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What does Every Student Every Community Inc fund?
The organization states that it engages communities, advocates for equity, and funds critical work to drive systemic-level improvement in K–12 public education for students and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Every Student Every Community Inc?
Grantmaking is invite-only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Every Student Every Community Inc's EIN?
Every Student Every Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2554172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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