The Collective Education Fund
The organization's mission is to maximize african American civic engagement.
The Collective Education Fund at a glance
In short: The Collective Education Fund gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $599K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,198,336
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $599,168
- Median grant
- $599,168
- Total assets
- $157,810
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (69% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Collective Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Collective Future ($829K). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $5.0M (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collective Future Washington, DC | Education | $829,036 |
| New North Carolina Project Foundation Concord, NC | Education | $369,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,810 | $1,307,959 | $1,598,987 | $1,198,336 | 2 | $-8,339 |
| 2020 | $367,294 | $5,397,958 | $5,036,402 | $5,009,970 | 2 | $7 |
About The Collective Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Collective Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Collective Education Fund is led by Quentin James, Director, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Quentin James
Director, Treasurer & Executive Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Brown
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dallas Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Spellman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tolulope Olasanoye
Organizing Director
New on the 2022 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyd Mekenna
Chief of Staff
New on the 2022 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Collective Education Fund
How much does The Collective Education Fund give each year?
The Collective Education Fund gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Collective Education Fund?
The Collective Education Fund reported $158K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Collective Education Fund?
The Collective Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $158K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Collective Education Fund operate?
The Collective Education Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, North Carolina.
What is The Collective Education Fund's EIN?
The Collective Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1632428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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