The advancement of education and lessening the burdens of government by assisting public school districts, charter management organizations, and not-for-profit organizations in developing and implementing college and career readiness strategies to increase the number of students--particularly first-generation, low-income, and minority students--entering and being successful in postsecondary institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$236K
-56.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+0.0% YoY
About National Postsecondary Strategy
Based on IRS filings
National Postsecondary Strategy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $236,488 | $548,952 | $461,040 |
| Revenue | $887,924 | $1,215,427 | $759,095 |
| Expenses | $1,079,220 | $1,043,212 | $798,506 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Postsecondary Strategy
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation Inc San Antonio, TX | Sub-grantee | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Darnieder | Board President & Interim Secretary | 2 | — |
| Eric Waldo | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Joanne Pearlman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Owens | Director | 1 | — |
| Robyn Hadley | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelly Sparks | Executive Director | 2 | — |
| Cristina Mendez | Partnership Director | 40 | $130,453 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Postsecondary Strategy?
National Postsecondary Strategy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $236K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Postsecondary Strategy?
As of 2024, National Postsecondary Strategy holds $236K in total assets with $888K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does National Postsecondary Strategy operate?
National Postsecondary Strategy has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does National Postsecondary Strategy award?
In 2024, National Postsecondary Strategy awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Postsecondary Strategy's EIN?
National Postsecondary Strategy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2012184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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