The Learning Accelerator
The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is a public charity based in Sacramento, California, that works across K–12 education to help practitioners, leaders, and policymakers learn from success and innovation and apply that knowledge to improve education. Its 2024 filing reports grants supporting the Exponential Learning Initiative, while the organization’s current grant program seeks to scale virtually supported approaches to learning acceleration.
The Learning Accelerator at a glance
In short: The Learning Accelerator gave $1.3M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,319,652
- +955.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,971
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $152,326
- Total assets
- $2,560,484
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Learning Accelerator
- How to Apply
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The program invites network applications for the Exponential Learning Initiative. Selected networks are expected to work with TLA and Mathematica on implementation and evaluation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive 150N, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (207) 200-8432
Website: https://learningaccelerator.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Learning Accelerator
Who The Learning Accelerator funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ASU Preparatory Academy ($153K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (17%), and Arizona, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey (12% each). These are the reported locations of grant recipients, not a stated geographic restriction for the grant program.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Preparatory Academy Tempe, AZ | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| Building 21 Philadelphia, PA | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| Coursemojo Inc Washington, DC | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| Mindprint Learning Inc Hopewell Township, NJ | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| Rock by Rock Inc New York, NY | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| The Lab School of Memphis Memphis, TN | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,500 |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | Exponential Learning Initiative | $152,152 |
| Cambiar Education Encino, CA | Exponential Learning Initiative | $77,500 |
| Leap Innovations Chicago, IL | Exponential Learning Initiative | $77,500 |
| Powermylearning Inc New York, NY | Exponential Learning Initiative | $77,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that revenue decreased by more than 25% compared with 2023 while expenses remained at the same level, resulting in a greater than 25% decrease in net assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,560,484 | $1,861,481 | $4,210,806 | $1,319,652 | 12 | $20,462 |
| 2023 | $4,799,186 | $4,392,341 | $3,099,252 | $125,000 | 1 | $31,388 |
| 2022 | $3,417,797 | $2,637,875 | $2,811,788 | — | — | $100 |
| 2021 | $3,836,065 | $2,593,221 | $2,407,926 | — | — | $1,198 |
| 2020 | $3,856,171 | $2,844,612 | $3,177,225 | $61,428 | 1 | $4,180 |
| 2019 | $3,746,090 | $2,974,970 | $2,369,932 | $172,000 | 1 | $6,833 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TLA states that its mission is to accelerate individual, organizational, and sector learning to transform K–12 education, with the goal of ensuring every child receives an effective, equitable, and engaging education.
The Exponential Learning Initiative focuses on scaling high-quality, virtually supported approaches to K–12 learning acceleration. Its current Accelerating Adoption Network is intended to fund networks of school sites and generate evidence about strategy effectiveness and the conditions that support implementation and scale, particularly for students traditionally positioned furthest from opportunity.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Lab School of Memphis describes an approach combining aspects of different educational philosophies and respecting each learner’s uniqueness. ASU Preparatory Academy says its mission is to provide an optimum learning environment, help students reach their potential, and support college readiness. Building 21’s stated mission is to empower networks of learners to connect with their passions and build agency. LEAP Innovations says it seeks to create equitable, personalized learning experiences; PowerMyLearning describes evidence-based programs and tools focused on mathematics learning; and Cambiar Education says it aims to scale ideas demonstrating that every student can succeed and thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, TLA reported 12 grants totaling $1,319,652. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $152,500, with a reported median of $152,326. Each itemized grant listed “Exponential Learning Initiative” as its purpose.
Among the largest grants were $152,500 each to ASU Preparatory Academy, Building 21, Coursemojo, MindPrint Learning, Rock by Rock, and the Lab School of Memphis. The University of Kentucky Research Foundation received $152,152. Cambiar Education, LEAP Innovations, and PowerMyLearning each received $77,500; Da Vinci Schools and Novi Community School District each received $10,000.
TLA’s current Exponential Learning Initiative program invites network applications and offers selected applicants up to $150,000 to expand access to and scale their approaches across school sites. Participating networks work with TLA and evaluation partner Mathematica and take part in a mixed-methods evaluation. The program description says the initiative will fund up to ten networks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn Elizabeth Rabbitt as CEO and Al Motley as board chair. Cary Matsuoka was listed as treasurer through December and vice chair; Helayne Jones as secretary through December; Nik Namba as board member through December and secretary; and Matt Noble as board member through December and treasurer. The filing also lists Gwen Baker as a board member through September, Sandra Licon and Danny Rojas as board members, and Brittany McCullough as COO as of April.
TLA’s staff page lists Beth Rabbitt as chief executive officer and Brittany McCullough as chief operating officer.
The Learning Accelerator is led by Carolyn Elizabeth Rabbitt, CEO on every filing since 2019; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Elizabeth Rabbitt
CEO
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$195K (2019) → $275K (2024)
Al Motley
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jin-Soo Huh
Partner
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $133K (2024)
Nate Kellogg
Partner
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $108K (2024)
Beth Holland
Partner, Research & Measurement
Partner, Research & Membership → Partner, Research & Measurement, 2023
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Ryan Mick
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $66K (2024)
Ashley Fellows
Partner
Director & Programs Management → Partner, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Brittany McCullough
COO
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Samantha Artukovich
Partner
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Cary Matsuoka
Treasurer & Vice Chair
Treasurer → Treasurer & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helayne Jones
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nik Namba
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Noble
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Rojas
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Licon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Stephen Pham (2020–2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Jessica Mayorga (2022) — Managing Director & External Relations
- Former: Ashley Sandvi (2019–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Juliana Finegan (2019–2021) — Managing Partner
- Former: Kelly Cutler (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marina Ballantyne Walne (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gisele Huff (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kira Keane (2019–2020) — Managing Partner
- Former: Nana Udoyen (2019–2020) — Director, Operations & Finance
- Former: Nithi Thomas (2019) — Partner
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Carolyn Elizabeth Rabbitt (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Learning Accelerator
How much does The Learning Accelerator give each year?
The Learning Accelerator gave $1.3M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 1 grant.
What is The Learning Accelerator's typical grant size?
The Learning Accelerator's median grant in 2024 was $152,326, and its average grant was $109,971, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Learning Accelerator give grants?
The Learning Accelerator's top state is New York, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (12%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Learning Accelerator give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Learning Accelerator's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Exponential Learning Initiative" (12 grants).
Who are The Learning Accelerator's largest grantees?
The Learning Accelerator's largest 2024 grantees include ASU Preparatory Academy ($152,500), Building 21 ($152,500) and Coursemojo Inc ($152,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Learning Accelerator?
The Learning Accelerator reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does The Learning Accelerator fund?
TLA states that its mission is to accelerate individual, organizational, and sector learning to transform K–12 education, with the goal of ensuring every child receives an effective, equitable, and engaging education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Learning Accelerator?
The program invites network applications for the Exponential Learning Initiative. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Learning Accelerator's EIN?
The Learning Accelerator's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1059054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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