World Education Inc
World Education is dedicated to improving people's lives around the world through education, social and economic development programs.
World Education Inc at a glance
In short: World Education Inc gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $347K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,040,774
- +143.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $346,925
- +143.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $36,457
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who World Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Handicap International ($974K). Together the top 3 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How World Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $427K (2022) to $1.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Handicap International Silver Spring, MD | Operational Support | $973,802 |
| Alice International Milford, NH | Operational Support | $36,457 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Operational Support | $30,515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $48,101,068 | $48,262,709 | $1,040,774 | 3 | $11,340 |
| 2022 | $10,873,421 | $51,800,410 | $50,966,757 | $427,049 | 3 | $10,536 |
| 2021 | $10,235,072 | $46,829,834 | $45,205,786 | $672,163 | 1 | $11,263 |
| 2020 | $9,953,064 | $42,331,318 | $42,269,651 | $682,295 | 4 | $18,799 |
| 2019 | $9,040,127 | $44,979,445 | $44,865,123 | $564,132 | 11 | $6,789 |
About World Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
World Education Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Education Inc is led by Margaret Crotty, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 6 of 24 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Margaret Crotty
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patience Ndlovu
Executive Director, Bantwana Division & Vice President Wei
Country Director → Executive Director, Bantwana Division & Vice President Wei, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $174K (2023)
Hafiz Adamjee
Director - Chair
Director → Director - Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Musante
Chair & Director
Director - Chair → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Garb-Sieff
Project Director
Vice President → Project Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$198K (2019) → $149K (2023)
David C. Noyes
Program Director
Deputy Chief of Party → Senior Technical Advisor, 2022
Senior Technical Advisor → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$184K (2021) → $171K (2023)
Christine Smith
Secretary & Director
Director - Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna McKay
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farida Kathawalla
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred O'Regan
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iqbal Quadir
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Lamstein
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Stockberger
Director
Director - Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rishi Bhalerao
Director - Treasurer
Director → Director - Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Jones
Director - Secretary
Director → Director - Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Burchfield
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angeline Peyton
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Harrar Non-Voting
Vice Chair & Director
New on the 2023 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Macneil
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$164K (2019) → $163K (2023)
Bernard Frank
Chief of Party
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2023)
Tsitsi Chrinda
Chief of Party
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023)
Alexander Baker
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Nelson
Director - Vice Chair
Director → Director - Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Clark
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Suzanne M. Van Hook (2019–2023) — Director of Finance & Operations · Filing note: Thru 4/2023
- Former: Betsy A. Nelson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ginny Kirkwood (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Haiyan Hua (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Joel Lamstein (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Linda Harrar (2019–2022) — Director - Vice Chair
- Former: Louis Kaplow JD PhD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Naomi R. Reich (2019–2022) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Silja Kallenbach (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Magnani M. Ed (2022) — Director
- Former: Frederick Miller (2022) — Director
- Former: Judge Edward M. Ginsburg Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: L. David Brown Llb Phd Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: Lee Goldberg (2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Barry (2019–2021) — Technical Staff
- Former: cathy royal (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kadiatou Coulibaly (2020) — Country Director
- Former: David P Magnani (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $174K, to Patience NDLOVU (Exec DIR, Bantwana Division & VP Wei). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Education Inc
How much does World Education Inc give each year?
World Education Inc gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $427K across 3 grants.
What is World Education Inc's typical grant size?
World Education Inc's median grant in 2023 was $36,457, and its average grant was $346,925, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does World Education Inc give grants?
World Education Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does World Education Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of World Education Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is World Education Inc?
World Education Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Boston, MA.
What is World Education Inc's EIN?
World Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1804349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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