North American Council for Online Learning
The council drives the transformation of education systems and accelerates the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all.
North American Council for Online Learning at a glance
In short: North American Council for Online Learning gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,114,725
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,114,725
- Median grant
- $2,114,725
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North American Council for Online Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Learning Accelerator ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Accelerator Portland, ME | Acquisition of Cash and Investments from Merger | $2,114,725 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,185,022 | $6,719,225 | $2,114,725 | 1 | $71,838 |
| 2024 | $4,973,593 | $3,190,384 | $3,657,199 | — | — | $97,273 |
| 2023 | $5,781,934 | $1,510,880 | $2,770,042 | — | — | $39,633 |
| 2022 | $6,448,912 | $602,373 | $2,193,892 | — | — | $2,933 |
| 2021 | $8,272,151 | $2,182,938 | $2,212,726 | — | — | $2,431 |
| 2020 | $8,047,009 | $3,990,565 | $4,364,394 | — | — | $25,541 |
About North American Council for Online Learning
Based on IRS filings
North American Council for Online Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North American Council for Online Learning is led by Virgel Hammonds, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virgel Hammonds
CEO
Secretary → Chair, 2021
Chair → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$252K (2025)
Loretta Goodwin
Interim CEO
Chief Operating Officer → Interim CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $220K (2025)
Tom Rooney
Chairman
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Benson
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $112K (2025)
Eliot Levine
Director of Research
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $113K (2025)
Chiara Wegener
Communications Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Jennifer Kabaker
Development Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $179K (2025)
Laurie Gagnon
Director of Competency Works
Director → Director of Competency Works, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $151K (2025)
Jilliam Joe
Director of Research
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$164K (2025)
Amy Anderson
Director
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anpao Duta
Director
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Midles
Director
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Statum Allen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Monfiletto
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Susan Patrick (2020–2024) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Linda Pittenger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Natalie Slocum (2023) — Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Felicia Smith (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mickey Revenaugh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Fred Jones (2022) — Director of Policy
- Former: Bruce Friend (2020–2021) — Former COO
- Former: Nick Donohue (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dequendre Neeley-Bertrand (2021) — Former Director of Communications
- Former: Andrew Schwartz (2020) — Vp-It & Digital Strategy
- Former: Helayne Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Layla Avila (2020) — Director
- Former: Maria Worthen (2020) — Vp-Federal & State Polic
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $252K, to Virgel Hammonds (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North American Council for Online Learning
How much does North American Council for Online Learning give each year?
North American Council for Online Learning gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is North American Council for Online Learning?
North American Council for Online Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, ME.
Where does North American Council for Online Learning operate?
North American Council for Online Learning has awarded grants in Maine.
What is North American Council for Online Learning's EIN?
North American Council for Online Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0310109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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