THE LEARNING ACCELERATOR IS BUILDING AN EDUCATION FIELD WHERE PRACTITIONERS, LEADERS, AND POLICY MAKERS LEARN FASTER AND CHANGE SYSTEMS TOGETHER TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD RECEIVES THE EFFECTIVE, EQUITABLE, AND ENGAGING EDUCATION THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL AND UNIQUE POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND SECTOR LEARNING TO TRANSFORM K-12 EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-46.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+955.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
+1100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
-12.0% YoY
About The Learning Accelerator
Based on IRS filings
The Learning Accelerator is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $20K.
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 | $2,560,484 | $4,799,186 | $3,417,797 |
| Revenue | $1,861,481 | $4,392,341 | $2,637,875 |
| Expenses | $4,210,806 | $3,099,252 | $2,811,788 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,462 | $31,388 | $100 |
| 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
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Learning Accelerator
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asu Preparatory Academy ($152,500), Building 21 ($152,500), Coursemojo Inc ($152,500).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ELIZABETH RABBITT | CEO | 45 | $275,231 |
| AL MOTLEY | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| CARY MATSUOKA | TREASURER (THRU DECEMBER);VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HELAYNE JONES | SECRETARY (THRU DECEMBER) | 1 | — |
| NIK NAMBA | BOARD MEMBER(THRU DEC);SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MATT NOBLE | BOARD MEMBER(THRU DEC);TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GWEN BAKER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU SEPTEMBER) | 1 | — |
| SANDRA LICON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANNY ROJAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY MCCULLOUGH | COO (AS OF APRIL) | 45 | $119,880 |
| RYAN MICK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU MARCH) | 45 | $66,016 |
| BETH HOLLAND | PARTNER, RESEARCH & MEASUREMENT | 45 | $136,794 |
| ASHLEY FELLOWS | PARTNER | 45 | $140,397 |
| JIN-SOO HUH | PARTNER | 45 | $132,854 |
| NATE KELLOGG | PARTNER | 45 | $107,608 |
| SAMANTHA ARTUKOVICH | PARTNER | 45 | $103,254 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Accelerator?
The Learning Accelerator is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Learning Accelerator?
As of 2024, The Learning Accelerator holds $2.6M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does The Learning Accelerator operate?
The Learning Accelerator has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does The Learning Accelerator award?
In 2024, The Learning Accelerator awarded 12 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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