TEACHING LAB IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO FUNDAMENTALLY SHIFT THE PARADIGM OF TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEACHERS, WE TRANSFORM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FROM THE GROUND UP TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. WE ALSO WORK WITH SCHOOL, DISTRICT, AND STATE LEADERS TO CREATE THE INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THESE CHANGES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.9M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$483K
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$121K
-21.1% YoY
About Teaching Lab
Based on IRS filings
Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $483K. Net investment income was $665K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,900,083 | $18,091,712 | $16,242,357 |
| Revenue | $25,606,483 | $17,475,256 | $21,304,439 |
| Expenses | $25,703,185 | $15,661,387 | $10,032,492 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $665,368 | $349,262 | $27,655 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bronx District 11 School District ($201,000), Rochester City School District ($135,000), Tucson Unified School District ($122,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ROCHESTER, NY | EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION COHORT | $135,000 |
| BRONX DISTRICT 11 SCHOOL DISTRICT BRONX, NY | EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION COHORT | $201,000 |
| TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TUCSON, AZ | EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION COHORT | $122,000 |
| THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW YORK, NY | EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION COHORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN RICHARDSON | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MAX POLANER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| KATY KNIGHT | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JENNY JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROSS WEINER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SUSAN FINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| RK WOLF | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROBERT OKUN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/13/24) | 3 | — |
| ALISON HUGULEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JENNY SILVA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SARAH JOHNSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $286,119 |
| HA MY VU | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $205,924 |
| MOLLY BRANSON-THAYER | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROGRAM | 40 | $174,346 |
| ANDREA MCDADE | CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER | 40 | $181,551 |
| ANISSA RODRIGUEZ DICKERMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (UNTIL 8/2023) | 40 | $148,854 |
| PHIL WEINBERG | MANAGING DIRECTOR, WRITING PATHWAY | 40 | $165,400 |
| DAISSAN COLBERT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 40 | $164,282 |
| JESSICA AZANI | MANAGING DIRECTOR, PROGRAM | 40 | $157,680 |
| KATHLEEN BARRETT-KRAMER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGY | 40 | $174,013 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teaching Lab?
Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Teaching Lab?
As of 2024, Teaching Lab holds $17.9M in total assets with $25.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $483K in 2024.
Where does Teaching Lab operate?
Teaching Lab has awarded grants in Arizona, California, New York.
What size grants does Teaching Lab award?
In 2024, Teaching Lab awarded 4 grants totaling $483K — an average of about $121K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Teaching Lab's EIN?
Teaching Lab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3546317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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