PROPEL EDUCATION (D/B/A "ED FARM") EQUIPS EDUCATORS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMMUNITIES WITH INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT ACTIVE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS. PROPEL HAS A MISSION TO PROVIDE HBCU STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO TRANSFORM OUR NATION'S TALENT PIPELINE AND WORKFORCE. ED FARM PROVIDES PLACE-BASED AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY AND WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED FOR K-12 EDUCATORS & STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF, UN- OR UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULT LEARNERS, AS WELL AS EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. PROPEL CONNECTS HBCU STUDENTS WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.4M
-6.9% YoY
Revenue
$8.5M
-25.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$254K
-46.4% YoY
Expenses
$12.9M
-12.6% YoY
About Propel Education
Based on IRS filings
Propel Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $254K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,412,888 | $28,375,688 | $32,011,290 |
| Revenue | $8,533,384 | $11,398,307 | $12,655,421 |
| Expenses | $12,948,086 | $14,820,452 | $17,868,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $253,906 | $473,753 | $119,159 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Herring | President, Propel Center | 40 | $319,033 |
| Camesha Whittaker | Chief Innovation & Design Offi | 40 | $202,825 |
| Waymond Jackson | President, Ed Farm | 40 | $193,077 |
| Carl Moore | Sr. Director, Academic Partner | 40 | $180,467 |
| Michael Johnson | Chief of Staff | 40 | $167,429 |
| Inga Willis | VP, Community & External Affai | 40 | $158,788 |
| Morgan Tyler | VP, Talent, Culture, & Operati | 40 | $133,183 |
| Taylor Smith | Sr Swift Developer | 40 | $120,220 |
| Sarah Jones | Head of Learning Product | 40 | $120,748 |
| Beth Sanders | VP, Learning, PE Ventures | 40 | $128,916 |
| Glen Spencer | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $116,605 |
| Dione Simon | Chief Impact & Programs Office | 40 | $129,344 |
| Mark Wright | Director, Digital Learning | 40 | $126,625 |
| Candyce Monroe | Head of Learning Programs | 40 | $118,334 |
| Kenya Browning | Controller/VP of Finance | 40 | $38,382 |
| ANTHONY ONI | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JAY BRANDRUP | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAMELL MCMORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MYLA CALHOUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICHOLE FRANCIS-REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Education?
Propel Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. It holds $26.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Propel Education?
As of 2025, Propel Education holds $26.4M in total assets with $8.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Propel Education operate?
Propel Education has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What is Propel Education's EIN?
Propel Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4045034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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