The Computing Research Association Inc
The Computing Research Association (CRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1972 as the Computer Science Board, it evolved into the Computing Research Board in 1986 and adopted its current name in 1990 when it established a permanently staffed office in Washington, DC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.5M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
-23.3% YoY
Grant Count
58
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$159K
-19.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Computing Research Association's mission is to catalyze computing research by engaging industry, government, and academia. CRA executes this mission by leading the computing research community, informing policymakers and the public, and promoting the development of a welcoming, responsible, and innovative computing research community and workforce.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Advancing computing research and graduate education
- Fostering interaction between university and non-university computing research communities
- Informing public and private groups about computing research and education
- Supporting diversity in computing research fields
- Strengthening research and advanced education in computing
- Facilitating the development of strong, diverse talent in the field
Grantmaking
CRA administers several key programs with grant funding:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CRA's membership and activities span North America, with particular focus on the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $19.3 million
- Total Expenses: $19.1 million
- Total Assets: $14.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $8.97 million
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $19,680,826
- Total Expenses: $21,280,657
- Total Assets: $14,064,211
Staffing:
- 27 employees (as of 2023)
- 56 employees (per alternative source)
Rating: CRA holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,460,368 | $14,064,211 | $10,130,065 |
| Revenue | $19,330,890 | $19,680,826 | $19,354,087 |
| Expenses | $19,133,411 | $21,280,657 | $19,017,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,059 | $92,310 | $-62,973 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The Computing Research Association Inc
CRA A. Nico Habermann Award
THE COMPUTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CRA Anita Borg Early Career Award
THE COMPUTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CRA Distinguished Service Award
THE COMPUTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peter Harsha is listed as a principal officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY AMATO | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| RAN LIBESKIND-HADAS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES ALLEN | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| KATIE SIEK | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| ALAN EDELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX AIKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER WOLF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA STENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARVIND KRISHNAMURTHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEN ZORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLA BRODLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS RAMMING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KINNIS GOSHA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN LOPRESTI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM GROPP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANA FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIVESH SRIVASTAVA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMIR KHULLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EUGENE SPAFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EUNICE SANTOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EVE SCHOOLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FATMA OZCAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FORREST SHULL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN HAYES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAIME TEEVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATE LARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MING LIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM HAZELWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEILA DE FLORIANI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI POLLOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORRIE CRANOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA GINI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RACHEL POTTINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAQUEL HILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDYA DWARKADAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE FORREST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY PINKSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA GIL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JING XIAO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYDIA TAPIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACY CAMP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $411,210 |
| PETER HARSHA | COO/SR. DIR. OF GOV'T AFFAIRS | 40 | $292,900 |
| ANN SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR OF CCC | 40 | $174,589 |
| NESLIHAN TAMER | DIRECTOR OF CERP | 43 | $172,921 |
| ERIK RUSSELL | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 43 | $206,589 |
| SABRINA D JACOB | ADMINISTRATOR | 43 | $112,410 |
| SANDRA CORBETT | SR. ADMINISTRATOR FOR EVENTS MGMT. | 43 | $110,478 |
| HELEN WRIGHT | SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 43 | $107,941 |
| HEATHER WRIGHT | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CERP | 43 | $102,276 |
| BRIAN MOSLEY | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 43 | $102,455 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CRA announced $2 million in new funding to extend and expand the UR2PhD Program
CRA Announces $2M in New Funding to Extend and Expand the UR2PhD ProgramCRA awarded approximately $1.5 million via the UR2PhD Program to 5 organizations supporting initiatives to broaden participation in computing
CRA Announces $2M in New Funding to Extend and Expand the UR2PhD ProgramCRA-WP was included in NSF Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances investment
CRA-WP Included in NSF BPC Alliances Investment to Broaden ParticipationCRA received a $5 million grant for the UR2PhD national mentoring program
CRA Announces $2M in New Funding to Extend and Expand the UR2PhD ProgramContact Information
Address: 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036-4632
Phone: 202-234-2111
Fax: 202-667-1066
Website: www.cra.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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