THE STRATEGIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP GENERATES INNOVATIVE, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS' MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS THROUGH SUSTAINED COLLABORATIONS AMONG RESEARCHERS, PRACTITIONERS, AND DESIGNERS. WE WORK TO INCREASE EQUITY, IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING, AND GIVE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS GREATER AGENCY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$524K
-25.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$262K
-25.3% YoY
About Strategic Education Research
Based on IRS filings
Strategic Education Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $524K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,303,328 | $1,147,791 | $1,326,676 |
| Revenue | $3,388,396 | $3,472,063 | $2,179,455 |
| Expenses | $3,260,217 | $3,618,655 | $2,473,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $40,651 | $18,950 | $12,232 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mdrc ($440,341), University of Maryland ($83,760).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MDRC NEW YORK, NY | SUBCONTRACT RESEARCH | $440,341 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD | SUBAWARD RESEARCH | $83,760 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE SNOW | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| PHIL DARO | VICE CHAIRPE | 2 | — |
| STEVE CARNEVALE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| FRANCISCO ESCOBEDO | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BRUCE ALBERTS - EXECUTIVE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BILL HONIG - EXECUTIVE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICOLE PATTON-TERRY - EXECUTIVE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAREY WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LOUIS GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICK BRENNAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GLORIA LADSON-BILLINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARY SUZANNE DONOVAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 37.5 | $329,445 |
| MATTHEW ELLINGER | DIRECTOR OF | 37.5 | $160,811 |
| MARGARET TROYER - DIRECTOR | LITERACY R&D | 37.5 | $136,604 |
| ALEXANDRA HUYGHE | ASSISTANT DI | 37.5 | $120,426 |
| DAVID DUDLEY - ILLUSTRATOR | & CONTENT D | 37.5 | $113,347 |
| BEVERLY HOFFMASTER - DIRECTOR | OF OPERATION | 37.5 | $109,032 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strategic Education Research?
Strategic Education Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Strategic Education Research?
As of 2024, Strategic Education Research holds $1.3M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $524K in 2024.
Where does Strategic Education Research operate?
Strategic Education Research has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Strategic Education Research award?
In 2024, Strategic Education Research awarded 2 grants totaling $524K — an average of about $262K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Strategic Education Research's EIN?
Strategic Education Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0231116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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