National Charter Collaborative
National Charter Collaborative catalyzes the power of community to support school leaders of color to connect and build the best schools reflective of the communities they serve.
National Charter Collaborative at a glance
- Total assets
- $822,870
- -47.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,009,329
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $5,423
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,287,814
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Charter Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $120K (2020). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Brooklyn, NY | Special Ed Research | $25,000 |
| Strive Collegiate Academy Nashville, TN | Special Ed Research | $7,000 |
| Gestalt Community Schools Memphis, TN | Special Ed Research | $7,000 |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Elemen Ellenwood, GA | Special Ed Research | $7,000 |
| Queen City Academy Charter School Plainfield, NJ | Special Ed Research | $7,000 |
| Capital Village Public Charter Scho Washington, DC | Special Ed Research | $7,000 |
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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 | $822,870 | $1,009,329 | $1,287,814 | — | — | $5,423 |
| 2023 | $1,578,025 | $1,220,500 | $1,222,946 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,321,327 | $930,206 | $1,082,669 | $60,000 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $1,340,947 | $602,000 | $613,869 | $90,000 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $1,231,079 | $990,140 | $1,134,114 | $120,000 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | $1,379,324 | $887,811 | $640,136 | — | — | — |
About National Charter Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
National Charter Collaborative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $823K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Charter Collaborative is led by Naomi Shelton, CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naomi Shelton
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$175K (2021) → $243K (2024)
Margaret McLeod
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Smith
Director
Co-Founder → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$60K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Rashaun Kemp
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
Laura McGowan-Robinson
Director
Board Member → Board Chair, 2020
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Anello
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafiq Kalam Id-Din II
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rice
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania De Sa Campos
Director
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Dziko
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anpao Duta Flying Earth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaqlyn Cornejo Baldwin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Chase Patterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Rice
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Johnson-Antoine
Senior Manag
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
William Haft
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Peggy McLeod (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kriste Dragon (2019) — Director
- Former: Patricia Millines Dziko (2019) — Co-Founder
- Former: Ted Thompson (2019) — Director
- Former: Todd Ziebarth (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $243K, to Naomi Shelton (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Charter Collaborative
How large is National Charter Collaborative?
National Charter Collaborative reported $823K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is National Charter Collaborative?
National Charter Collaborative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $823K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Charter Collaborative operate?
National Charter Collaborative has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee.
What is National Charter Collaborative's EIN?
National Charter Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1471458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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