Notes for Education Inc
The purpose of this organization is to promote and support the advancement of music and art education and literacy through public, private and parochial schools and other educational institutions for school-age children in the County of Napa, CA and the City of Nashville, TN and beyond.
Notes for Education Inc at a glance
In short: Notes for Education Inc gave $225K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,653
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,163
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,143
- Total assets
- $2,012,577
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Notes for Education Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Notes for Education Inc
Who Notes for Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Napa Valley Education Foundat ($128K). Together the top 4 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Notes for Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 94% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley Education Foundat Napa, CA | Music Programs | $128,000 |
| Napa Valley Youth Symphony Napa, CA | Music Programs | $65,000 |
| Mayacamus Charter Middle Scho Napa, CA | Music Programs | $21,285 |
| Amplifi Napa Valley Napa, CA | Music programs | $10,368 |
Ready to take the next step with Notes for Education Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,012,577 | $696,797 | $308,366 | $224,653 | 4 | $83,872 |
| 2023 | $1,638,269 | $572,062 | $213,696 | $152,351 | 2 | $23,992 |
| 2022 | $1,297,698 | $429,536 | $231,820 | $211,970 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $1,094,797 | $242,985 | $128,435 | $115,620 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $938,958 | $54,900 | $137,224 | $82,100 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $1,050,195 | $392,134 | $179,762 | $161,282 | 4 | — |
About Notes for Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Notes for Education Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Napa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Notes for Education Inc is led by Deborah Leal, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Leal
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Fran Leach
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Meirick
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $35K, to Deborah Leal (President).
Frequently asked questions about Notes for Education Inc
How much does Notes for Education Inc give each year?
Notes for Education Inc gave $225K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $152K across 2 grants.
What is Notes for Education Inc's typical grant size?
Notes for Education Inc's median grant in 2024 was $43,143, and its average grant was $56,163, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Notes for Education Inc give grants?
Notes for Education Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Napa, CA (4 grants).
Does Notes for Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Notes for Education Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music programs" (4 grants).
How large is Notes for Education Inc?
Notes for Education Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $697K.
What is Notes for Education Inc?
Notes for Education Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Napa, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Notes for Education Inc's EIN?
Notes for Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2087987. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Notes for Education Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Community Foundation of the Napa Valley
Napa, CA
The Community Foundation of the Napa Valley funds youth, community services, poverty relief, health, education, arts, immigration services, and disaster response, with a focus on benefiting Napa County residents. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests that meet its criteria by email, though most other grant opportunities are by invitation.
Assets
$96.6M
Grants
342
Total Given
$5.3M
John Brockway Huntington Foundation
Larkspur, CA
In 2025, the John Brockway Huntington Foundation funded organizations working in areas including conservation, scientific research, family and child support, and crisis response, with 94% of its grant dollars going to California. Grants ranged from $1,010 to $78,000, with a median of $4,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
13
Total Given
$180K
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
New York, NY
The League funds U.S.-based member orchestras for innovation and experimentation, and for equity, diversity, and inclusion capacity-building and organizational development. Recent grants were typically $25,000, with awards spread across the United States; the Catalyst Fund is described as currently open, but the profile does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$10.9M
Grants
19
Total Given
$480K
Napa Valley Presents
Napa, CA
We deliver strategic investments that amplify Napa county as a hub for inspiring and innovative cultural experiences through live performance.
Assets
$5.2M
Grants
4
Total Given
$47K
Syar Foundation
Napa, CA
The Syar Foundation supports eligible nonprofits focused on children and families, education, seniors, animal welfare, and law enforcement canine programs, primarily in Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $55,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.8M
Grants
38
Total Given
$823K
Napa Valley Performing Arts Foundation
Napa, CA
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$969K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Notes for Education Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Notes for Education Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?