Growing Inland Achievement
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a regional, collective impact organization that works to achieve educational and economic equity in the inland empire. GIA accomplishes this by serving as a collective impact (backbone) organization that supports a cross-sector network of education, government, not-for-profit, and business institutions in the inland empire who are all collectively working towards a shared vision of educational and economic success. GIA researches issues and opportunities, resources innovations and solutions, and connects diverse stakeholders across the two-county region of the inland empire.
Growing Inland Achievement at a glance
In short: Growing Inland Achievement gave $65K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -78.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- -69.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,880,707
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Growing Inland Achievement
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Growing Inland Achievement
Guided Pathways Initiative Support Grant
Growing Inland Achievement
Amount
$687,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovation Awards
Growing Inland Achievement
Amount
$150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program
Growing Inland Achievement
Amount
$250,000,000 statewide investment
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Growing Inland Achievement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crafton Hills College Foundation ($30K). Together the top 5 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 20 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Growing Inland Achievement gives
- Giving fell 85% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $444K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crafton Hills College Foundation Yucaipa, CA | Ecmc Mini Grant Completion Coaches | $30,000 |
| Victor Valley Community College Victorville, CA | Ecmc Mini Grant Completion Coaches | $20,000 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Foundation San Bernardino, CA | Wcoe Educational Leadership Summit | $5,000 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation Riverside, CA | 2025 Annual Gala Awards Ceremony - Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Santos Manuel Student Union San Bernardino, CA | Grant Sponsorship for Financial Literacy Summit | $5,000 |
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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 | $8,880,707 | $3,644,870 | $3,959,016 | $65,000 | 5 | $96,084 |
| 2023 | $9,545,052 | $1,156,713 | $3,007,655 | $301,560 | 7 | $14,784 |
| 2022 | $11,734,550 | $12,485,122 | $2,473,867 | $113,997 | 2 | $723 |
| 2021 | $2,709,913 | $3,056,710 | $2,314,752 | $444,281 | 6 | $655 |
About Growing Inland Achievement
Based on IRS filings
Growing Inland Achievement is a public charity focused on Education, based in Redlands, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growing Inland Achievement is led by Ashish Vaidya, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 6 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashish Vaidya
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$278K (2024)
Diana Rodriguez
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob M. Poore
Director of Communications
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Sorrel Stielstra
Director of Research
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Idalmis Hermosillo
Director of Network Engage
Director of Network Engagement → Director of Network Engage, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Nicole Hence
Director of Finance & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Ann Marie B. Sakrekoff
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Interim President & CEO, 2023
Interim President & CEO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $202K (2024)
Edwin Gomez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Shannon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wilcox
Immediate Past Chair
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Decker
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Granillo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Thornton
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Alejandre
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Morales
Board Member
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wolde-Ab Isaac
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carlos Ayala (2020–2023) — President & CEO
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 $278K, to Ashish Vaidya (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Growing Inland Achievement
How much does Growing Inland Achievement give each year?
Growing Inland Achievement gave $65K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $302K across 7 grants.
What is Growing Inland Achievement's typical grant size?
Growing Inland Achievement's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Growing Inland Achievement give grants?
Growing Inland Achievement gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Bernardino, CA (2 grants).
Does Growing Inland Achievement give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Growing Inland Achievement's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Growing Inland Achievement's largest grantees?
Growing Inland Achievement's largest 2024 grantees include Crafton Hills College Foundation ($30,000), Victor Valley Community College ($20,000) and Csusb Philanthropic Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Growing Inland Achievement?
Growing Inland Achievement reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Growing Inland Achievement?
Growing Inland Achievement is a public charity focused on Education, based in Redlands, CA. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Growing Inland Achievement's EIN?
Growing Inland Achievement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1010439. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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