Learning Policy Institute
The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) conducts and disseminates independent, high-quality research to improve learning for all children. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, LPI connects policymakers and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence and strategies needed to strengthen the education system from preschool through college and career.
Learning Policy Institute at a glance
In short: Learning Policy Institute gave $626K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,507
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,358
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,865
- Total assets
- $35,777,788
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Learning Policy Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bank Street College of Education ($260K). Together the top 7 received $626K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 75 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Learning Policy Institute gives
- Giving fell 64% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $599K (2023) to $2.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | To support overall objectives of Educator Preparation Laboratory (EdPrepLab) | $260,000 |
| National Conference of State Legislatures Denver, CO | To support the project on Social Emotional Academic Development & the Whole Child Policy Table Phase 2 | $113,824 |
| State of Hawaii Department of Education Honolulu, HI | To support educator engagement and development in ELA and mathematics | $109,692 |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado Denver, CO | To support and develop a professional learning model | $55,865 |
| Commonwealth of Mass Dept of Education Maiden, MA | To support LPI with Innovative Classroom Science Assessment Tasks | $34,116 |
| Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Jr University Redwood City, CA | Partner with LPI to conduct a survey to better understand what drives families' decisions during California's universal prekindergarten (UPK) expansion. | $33,005 |
| State of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | To support LPI deep learning project | $19,005 |
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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 | $35,777,788 | $10,514,616 | $16,502,674 | $625,507 | 7 | $1,189,601 |
| 2023 | $41,618,767 | $20,333,938 | $14,560,465 | $599,271 | 7 | $699,228 |
| 2022 | $34,634,628 | $30,062,980 | $14,216,192 | $1,291,165 | 14 | $-483,008 |
| 2021 | $14,081,689 | $13,855,594 | $13,778,810 | $1,718,802 | 23 | $2,339 |
| 2020 | $13,745,414 | $11,000,361 | $14,693,959 | $2,918,406 | 24 | $14,166 |
About Learning Policy Institute
Based on IRS filings
Learning Policy Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $626K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Learning Policy Institute is led by Linda Darling-Hammond, Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Darling-Hammond
Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$464K (2020) → $493K (2024)
Patrick Shields
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$345K (2020) → $391K (2024)
Barbara Chow
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rattray
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry House
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris D Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Simons
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Arnold
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent McGuire
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Wechsler
Principal Research Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Teresa M Godfrey
Cfao
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$224K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Barbara McKenna
Chief of Strategic Communications
Director Strategic Initiatives → Chief of Strategic Communications, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$166K (2021) → $191K (2024)
David Lyon
Board Vice Chair
Board Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Turnipseed
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Sherrilyn Ifill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Sloan McCombs (2022–2023) — Chief of Research
- Former: Susan Sandler (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Monica Martinez (2020–2021) — Director Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Tara Kini (2020–2021) — Chief of Staff & Director
- Former: Maria Hyler (2021) — Director
- Former: Caitlin M Scott (2020) — Research Director
- Former: Jeff Kumataka (2020) — CFO
- Former: Jessica Cardichon (2020) — Director Dc Officer
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 $493K, to Linda Darling-Hammond (Director/CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Learning Policy Institute
How much does Learning Policy Institute give each year?
Learning Policy Institute gave $626K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $599K across 7 grants.
What is Learning Policy Institute's typical grant size?
Learning Policy Institute's median grant in 2024 was $55,865, and its average grant was $89,358, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Learning Policy Institute give grants?
Learning Policy Institute's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Hawaii (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Learning Policy Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Learning Policy Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Learning Policy Institute's largest grantees?
Learning Policy Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Bank Street College of Education ($260,000), National Conference of State Legislatures ($113,824) and State of Hawaii Department of Education ($109,692), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Learning Policy Institute?
Learning Policy Institute reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What is Learning Policy Institute?
Learning Policy Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $35.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Learning Policy Institute's EIN?
Learning Policy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2772048. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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