Research For Action Inc
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 07/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-2710950
Organization Overview
Research For Action Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Research For Action Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Research For Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Research For Action Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT RESEARCH/EVALUATIONS TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES & OUTCOMES FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RFA'S RESEARCH AND EVALUATIONS COMBINE RIGOR WITH FLEXIBILITY TO INFORM AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES TOWARD EQUITABLE, HIGH QUALITY, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. RFA PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, INCLUDING NON-PROFITS, FOUNDATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROVIDERS, HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS, K-12 EDUCATION PROVIDERS, JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROVIDERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, RFA PUBLISHED DOZENS OF RESEARCH STUDIES, EVALUATIONS, AND POLICY REPORTS, AS WELL AS TOOLKITS AND RESOURCES, ADDRESSING RELEVANT EDUCATION TOPICS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. EVOLVING EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF RFA'S RESEARCH HAVE INCLUDED WEBINARS AND TOWN HALLS AS TOOLS TO BRING KEY FINDINGS AND ACTIONABLE RESULTS DIRECTLY TO THOSE WHO WILL BENEFIT THE MOST. IN FEBRUARY 2021, RFA HIRED ITS FIRST DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN NETWORKS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR PROJECTS WITH A LOCAL FOCUS INCLUDE THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEARINGHOUSE FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH (PACER), THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY EDUCATION RESEARCH (ACER) PROJECT AND THE PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (PERC), THE LATTER OF WHICH IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA'S OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND EVALUATION. OUR NATIONAL WORK EXTENDS OUR REACH AND IMPACT TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES, INCLUDING ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, FLORIDA, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NORTH DAKOTA, AND TEXAS AMONG OTHERS. IN MAY 2021, RFA WAS AWARDED AN EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANT FROM THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES TO RESEARCH THE IMPLEMENTATION, IMPACT AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULAR REFORM IN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Shaw Executive Director-Resigned Dec 2020 | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $343,506 |
Martha Kate Callahan Interim Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $147,244 |
Meenakshi Wolverton Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $139,469 |
Alison Murawski Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $137,962 | |
Tracey Hartmann Director Of Qualitative Research | 50 | $116,401 | |
David Lapp Director Of Policy Research | 50 | $109,449 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mcclanahan & Associates Inc Research | 6/29/20 | $172,132 |
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan Research | 6/29/20 | $164,508 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $617,990 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,376,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,994,644 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,213,397 |
| Investment income | $5,593 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,214,535 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $562,538 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $340,551 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,517,964 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $95,691 |
| Other employee benefits | $213,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,600 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,328 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,955 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,088 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45,332 |
| Information technology | $157,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $216,365 |
| Travel | $172 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,023 |
| Insurance | $15,167 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,496,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,090,491 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $640,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $671,715 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $84,225 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,691 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,656 |
| Total assets | $5,562,128 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $334,595 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,096,056 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $643,747 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,074,398 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,034,963 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,452,767 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,562,128 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Research For Action Inc has recieved totaling $3,199,147.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND STATE AND SYSTEM RESPONSES TO CORONAVIRUS-RELATED DISPLACED WORKERS | $575,000 |
The Wallace Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT AN IN-DEPTH, LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN WAVE II OF THE YOUTH ARTS INITIATIVE. | $450,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE TO FUND PACER PROJECT AND PILOT AN ACER RESEARCH PROJECT TO EXAMINE DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY | $375,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION RESEARCH | $322,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: RESEARCH ON HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAYS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS | $249,500 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: RESEARCH ON HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAYS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS | $249,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc New York, NY | $32,612,042 | $18,817,686 |
Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY | $62,507,345 | $18,832,970 |
Just Capital Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,314,649 | $11,131,024 |
Nextcorps Inc Rochester, NY | $28,231,131 | $13,616,302 |
Parentchild Plus Inc Mineola, NY | $3,689,358 | $4,924,756 |
Keystone Research Center Inc Harrisburg, PA | $1,512,492 | $5,025,316 |
Research For Action Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,562,128 | $5,214,535 |
National Council For The Social Studies Silver Spring, MD | $1,853,857 | $2,454,594 |
Intelligence Squared Us Foundation New York, NY | $440,112 | $1,780,047 |
Sagamore Institute Of The Adirondacks Inc Raquette Lake, NY | $6,166,292 | $1,320,161 |
Midwest Biodiversity Institute Inc Columbus, OH | $482,607 | $1,466,981 |
Reversible Destiny Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $124,300 | $800,000 |