Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $13.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0596684
Organization Overview
Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc generated $13.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2015, Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $12,970,054. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION POLICIES THAT ENABLE ALL STUDENTS TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION REFORM NOW ADVOCACY, INC. (ERNA) BUILDS COALITIONS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO GIVE A VOICE TO REFORM IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEBATE. IT ALSO IDENTIFIES MISSING CONSTITUENT GROUPS ADVOCATING FOR REFORM AND THEN AIDS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT. GENERALLY, POLICY OBJECTIVES ARE BUILT AROUND PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESOURCE EQUITY, HUMAN CAPITAL INCLUDING TEACHER PREPARATION, AND HIGHER EDUCATION. ERNA EMPOWERS ALIGNED APPOINTED AND ELECTED POLICYMAKERS TO GET INTO OFFICE AND ADVANCE INTO INCREASINGLY INFLUENTIAL ROLES; INFORMS AND MOBILIZES VOTERS, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, TOWARDS PRO-REFORM POSITIONS AND IN SUPPORT OF ALIGNED ELECTED OFFICIALS; AND ESTABLISHES STRONG AND DIVERSE COALITIONS WITH TRADITIONALLY PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS. WE SUPPORT CANDIDATES IN A NUMBER OF WAYS: DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS, INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AND PROMOTING THEM TO OUR SUPPORTER BASE. ERNA USES GRANT FUNDING TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE THE ELECTORATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, SUCH AS PREPARING AND DISTRIBUTING POLICY PAPERS, AND CONDUCTING NON-ADVOCACY OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Barone Policy Director | 39 | $230,893 | |
Kathleen Nugent Hughes Chief Of Staff | 39 | $222,440 | |
Amy S Dowell Connecticut State Director | 39.6 | $206,189 | |
Michael T Bland National Director Of The Leaders Of Color Initiati | 38 | $167,960 | |
Jessica Giles District Of Columbia State Director | 33 | $145,144 | |
Tanya Mitchell Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 21 | $101,974 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Automatic Data Processing Inc Employee Leasing And Hr Services | 12/30/21 | $4,870,215 |
Berni Consulting Llc Political Consultant, Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Arent Fox Llp Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Keating Research Inc Research And Polling | 12/30/21 | $314,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $824,230 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,406,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,231,057 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $13,254,867 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,483,229 |
| 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. | $126,329 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,051,208 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,585 |
| Other employee benefits | $336,292 |
| Payroll taxes | $296,422 |
| Fees for services: Management | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,028 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,342 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $378,400 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,409,222 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $155,617 |
| Information technology | $15,196 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,985 |
| Travel | $64,629 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,581 |
| Interest | $559 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,355 |
| Insurance | $12,936 |
| All other expenses | $142,474 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,698,389 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,099,589 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,016,885 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $4,603 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,356 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $927,069 |
| Total assets | $9,049,502 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $594,598 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $594,598 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,212,570 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,242,334 |
| 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 | $9,049,502 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc has awarded $1,473,729 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RAISING COLORADO PURPOSE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $500,000 |
ALL TOGETHER COLORADO PURPOSE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPONSORSHIP | $290,000 |
BETTER COLORADO ALLIANCE PURPOSE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPONSORSHIP | $280,000 |
STRONG COLORADO FOR ALL PURPOSE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $150,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: GRANT AND POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $75,000 |
DENVER STUDENTS FAMILIES AND TEACHERS UNITED FOR EXCELLENT SCHOOLS PURPOSE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $60,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc has recieved totaling $4,547,252.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Education Reform Now Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION OUTREACH AND POLICY RESEARCH | $4,367,252 |
City Fund Beaverton, OR PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $130,000 |
Wa Charters Action Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF WASHINGTON CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association A New Jersey Non-Profi Hamilton, NJ | $3,579,653 | $10,181,414 |
Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc New York, NY | $9,049,502 | $13,254,867 |
Education Reform Now Inc New York, NY | $12,856,272 | $9,742,321 |
Zuckerman Institute Charitable Uta 09302015 New York, NY | $457,938 | $7,031,465 |
Character Lab Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,681,422 | $6,946,574 |
College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $49,395,959 | $7,255,479 |
Calyx Institute Brooklyn, NY | $4,391,437 | $6,703,987 |
Campus Compact Boston, MA | $2,930,117 | $3,976,934 |
Eskolta School Research And Design Inc New York, NY | $3,454,540 | $3,524,860 |
Heterodox Academy New York, NY | $1,652,564 | $2,832,778 |
Center Of Complex Interventions Inc Wellesley, MA | $1,309,883 | $3,150,464 |
Center For Curriculum Redesign Boston, MA | $2,918,305 | $3,304,952 |