Teachers Council Inc
Teachers Council Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $11K.
Teachers Council Inc at a glance
In short: Teachers Council Inc gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,100
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,525
- -81.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $401,580
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Teachers Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Foundation for Girls ($2K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Teachers Council Inc gives
- Giving grew 205% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Foundation for Girls New York, NY | Sponsor Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Peace Corps Washington, DC | Sponsor Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Funds for Education Ardmore, PA | Sponsor Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,580 | $1,637,749 | $1,779,101 | $6,100 | 4 | $1,777,905 | $11,095 | $29,404 |
| 2023 | $550,558 | $1,474,559 | $1,431,658 | $8,102 | 1 | $1,431,276 | $8,045 | — |
| 2022 | $491,252 | $887,929 | $844,766 | $5,813 | 5 | $799,087 | — | — |
| 2021 | $448,514 | $631,874 | $587,159 | $2,000 | 1 | $371,700 | — | — |
| 2020 | $441,281 | $161,227 | $419,480 | — | — | — | — | $13,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Teachers Council Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Teachers Council Inc is led by Andrea Seidman, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Seidman
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Weaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Gentile
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Toyin Bello
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Trinie Angeles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: 0luwatoyin Bello (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christina Friedrichsen (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kenneth Suhr (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nick Spagnolo (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Thomas A. Gentile (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Trinidad Angeles (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Teachers Council Inc
How much does Teachers Council Inc give each year?
Teachers Council Inc gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is Teachers Council Inc's typical grant size?
Teachers Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,525, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Teachers Council Inc give grants?
Teachers Council Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Pennsylvania (33%).
How large is Teachers Council Inc?
Teachers Council Inc reported $402K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Teachers Council Inc?
Teachers Council Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Annapolis, MD. It holds $402K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Teachers Council Inc's EIN?
Teachers Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2183420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Teachers Council Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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