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Financial Overview
From 2019 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$7.8M
Grant Count
36
Avg Grant Size
$216K
About National Center for Research in Advanced
Based on IRS filings
National Center for Research in Advanced is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 36 grants totaling $7.8M. Net investment income was $741K.
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 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $38,475,850 |
| Expenses | $39,524,696 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $741,237 |
| 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 2019
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2019 grants, the largest include Learning Ovations ($3,721,888), Mdrc ($576,397), Los Angeles Unified School District ($285,667).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROXBURY, MA | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $75,000 |
| FORT BEND ISD SUGARLAND, TX | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $50,000 |
| IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IRVING, TX | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $125,000 |
| POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS BENTON, TN | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $50,000 |
| PROPEL SCHOOLS PITTSBURGH, PA | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $50,000 |
| SPRING BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $75,000 |
| SAN ANTONIO ISD SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $100,000 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOUISVILLE, KY | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $125,000 |
| OMAHA OMAHA, NE | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $50,000 |
| LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
From 2019 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHIRLEY MALCOM | ACTING CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SHAE HOPKINS | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| VINCE JUARISTI | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RONALD MASON JR | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICHARD STEPHENS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GILMAN LOUIE | MEMBER (THROUGH JULY 2019) | 3 | — |
| KAREN CATOR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 15 | $158,068 |
| KATHRYN PETRILLO-SMITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 15 | $147,022 |
| LYDIA LOGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - VILS | 40 | $149,584 |
| KIMBERLY SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - LEAGUE | 40 | $134,500 |
| DR CHRISTINA LUKE LUNA | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CREDENTIALING & CERTIFICATIONS | 40 | $116,921 |
| MARCO TORRES | DIRECTOR OF STORY | 40 | $112,381 |
| KRISTIN TOWNSEND | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, VILS | 40 | $107,268 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Center for Research in Advanced?
National Center for Research in Advanced is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2019.
Where does National Center for Research in Advanced operate?
National Center for Research in Advanced has awarded grants in Arkansas, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming.
What size grants does National Center for Research in Advanced award?
In 2019, National Center for Research in Advanced awarded 36 grants totaling $7.8M — an average of about $216K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Center for Research in Advanced's EIN?
National Center for Research in Advanced's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2708794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
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