The Broad Center
The Broad Center was a Los Angeles, California, public charity focused on developing education leaders and supporting urban school systems. The organization’s 2021 IRS filing is marked as its final return, and it reported that its programs were being transitioned to another 501(c)(3) during dissolution. It appears to have wound down; no later filing is on record.
The Broad Center at a glance
In short: The Broad Center gave $376K across 25 grants in 2021 (avg $15K), top state Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $375,793
- -65.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 25
- -43.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $15,032
- -39.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (15% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Broad Center
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 South Grand Avenue 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (310) 954-5080
Website: https://broadcenter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Broad Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Palm Beach County Schools ($39K). Together the top 10 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 69 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Florida (15%), Georgia (10%), Pennsylvania (10%), Illinois (8%), and Texas (8%). These figures describe the distribution of the reported grants, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Broad Center gives
- 96% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2021 it made 25 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Schools West Palm Beach, FL | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $38,743 |
| School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $36,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, NC | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $27,000 |
| Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa, OK | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $27,000 |
| Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $19,500 |
| School District of Hillsborough County Tampa, FL | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $18,800 |
| Kipp Nashville Nashville, TN | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $18,500 |
| Kipp Texas Inc Houston, TX | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $18,500 |
| Denver School of Science & Technology Inc Denver, CO | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $18,000 |
| Achievement First Inc Brooklyn, NY | Funding for high level managerial support for k-12 school systems | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $372,711 | $2,993,064 | $375,793 | 25 | $178 |
| 2020 | $3,813,633 | $10,084,361 | $9,089,058 | $1,099,475 | 44 | $76,861 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission was to raise student achievement by recruiting, training, and supporting leadership talent from across America to transform urban school systems. The Broad Residency trained emerging leaders for senior management roles and placed qualified participants in high-level positions in school districts, charter management organizations, and government education departments. The Broad Academy prepared experienced leaders to transform urban public education systems. Alumni & Network Impact provided career coaching, leadership support, and opportunities for knowledge sharing among participants and alumni.
The 2021 grants supported school districts, charter school organizations, and other education organizations. For example, KIPP Texas described its mission as creating joyful, academically excellent schools with families and communities; DSST Public Schools described its mission as transforming urban public education and addressing educational inequity. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the organization reported 25 grants totaling $375,793. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $38,743, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes were to fund high-level managerial support for K–12 school systems. Grants for Broad Residents were paid in four installments, with payments contingent on verification that the resident remained employed and on compliance with other agreed grant terms.
Among the largest grants were $38,743 to Palm Beach County Schools, $36,000 to the School District of Philadelphia, $27,000 each to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Tulsa Public Schools, and $19,500 to Chicago Public Schools. Other 2021 grants included $18,500 to KIPP Texas, $18,000 to Denver School of Science and Technology, and $10,000 to KIPP DC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Becca Bracy as executive director and Chaka A. Booker as managing director for part of the year. Andrew L. Stern was listed as director and chair; Gerun Riley as treasurer and secretary. Barry Munitz, Fidel Vargas, Jose A. Gomez, Nike Irvin, Paymon Rouhanifard, and Sherry Lansing were listed as directors for part of the year.
The Broad Center is led by Becca Bracy, Executive Director on the 2021 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Becca Bracy
Executive Director
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
$480K (2021)
Andrew L. Stern
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaka A. Booker
Managing Director
Managing Director, Alumni & Network → Managing Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $405K (2021)
Paymon Rouhanifard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Barry Munitz
Director
Director & Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fidel Vargas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose A. Gomez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nike Irvin
Director
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Lansing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Solomon D. Trujillo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerun Riley
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andrea Foggy-Paxton (2020) — Managing Director, Ptnr Strategy & Ani
- Former: Becca Bracy Knight (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Hoa Truong (2020) — Managing Director & The Broad Academy
- Former: Krupa D. Desai (2020) — Managing Director & The Broad Residency
- Former: Phuong Vuong (2020) — Senior Director, Alumni & Network Impact
- Former: Rakhee Patel (2020) — Senior Director, Data, Research & Eval.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $480K, to Becca Bracy (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Broad Center
How much does The Broad Center give each year?
The Broad Center gave $376K across 25 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $1.1M across 44 grants.
What is The Broad Center's typical grant size?
The Broad Center's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,032, across 25 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Broad Center give grants?
The Broad Center's top state is Florida, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Broad Center give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Broad Center's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Broad Center's largest grantees?
The Broad Center's largest 2021 grantees include Palm Beach County Schools ($38,743), School District of Philadelphia ($36,000) and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools ($27,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Broad Center fund?
The organization stated its mission was to raise student achievement by recruiting, training, and supporting leadership talent from across America to transform urban school systems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Broad Center?
The Broad Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check broadcenter.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Broad Center's EIN?
The Broad Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2692176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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