Digital Promise Global
- Assets
- $138.2m
- Revenue
- $75.6m
- Investments
- $18.3m
- Employees
- 197
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-5460594
Organization Overview
Digital Promise Global is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Digital Promise Global employed 197 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Digital Promise Global 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 12/2022, Digital Promise Global generated $75.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 62.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $58.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Digital Promise Global has awarded 257 individual grants totaling $117,929,529. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND ADVANCE EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY BRINGING TOGETHER SOLUTIONS ACROSS RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DIGITAL EQUITY TEAM WORKS TO ADVANCE POWERFUL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS ACROSS THE U.S. BY ADVOCATING AGAINST AND SOLVING FOR INEQUITIES IN BROADBAND ACCESS, THE INEQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS, AND BY CREATING INITIATIVES, ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS, AND INFLUENCING POLICY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS THAT ADDRESS THE DIGITAL LEARNING GAP AT SCALE. ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IS VERIZON INNOVATIVE LEARNING SCHOOLS (VILS). IN 2022 VILS LAUNCHED ITS 9TH COHORT OF SCHOOLS, EXPANDING THE PROGRAM TO A TOTAL OF 561 SCHOOLS. THE DIGITAL EQUITY TEAM ALSO HOSTED A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING BROADBAND ADOPTION BARRIERS, PROMISING STRATEGIES TO NAVIGATE ADOPTION BARRIERS, AND SUCCESS STORIES/EXAMPLES.
POWERFUL LEARNING IS A SET OF PRINCIPLES GUIDING EDUCATORS TO DESIGN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF LEARNERS. POWERFUL LEARNING IS PERSONAL AND ACCESSIBLE, AUTHENTIC AND CHALLENGING, COLLABORATIVE AND CONNECTED, AND INQUISITIVE AND REFLECTIVE. IN 2022 WORK INCLUDED PUBLISHING AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK. THE GUIDEBOOK PROVIDES RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES TO WRITE STRENGTH-BASED AND WHOLE CHILD IEPS THAT PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MEET THEIR POTENTIAL. DIGITAL PROMISE CONTINUED ITS YOUTHMADE (YOUTH MAKING, ACTIVISM, ART AND DESIGN IN EDUCATION) FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING YOUTH CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION BY INVITING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, ADVOCATES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE TO HOST AND JOIN EVENTS SHOWCASING YOUTH-LED WORK AROUND THE GLOBE. DIGITAL PROMISE ALSO CONTINUED ITS MICRO-CREDENTIAL WORK, WITH MORE THAN 20,000 MICRO-CREDENTIALS EARNED AND PUBLISHED A PAPER, "MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY IN RURAL POSTSECONDARY COMMUNITIES: A LANDSCAPE REPORT". DIGITAL PROMISE'S REPORT, "LEARNING TRANSITION DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT RECORDS: CO-DESIGNING FOR EQUITY," SHARES INSIGHTS FROM COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH HISTORICALLY AND SYSTEMICALLY EXCLUDED LEARNERS AND WORKERS AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES, WHICH CULMINATED IN THE DESIGN PRINCIPLES THAT SUPPORT LEARNING, CAREER, AND LIFE TRANSITIONS.
LEARNING SCIENCES RESEARCH FOCUSES ON THE WHY, WHAT, AND HOW OF LEARNING, IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL. IN 2022 DIGITAL PROMISE WAS AWARDED TWO PRIME RESEARCH GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BOTH CONTINUING DIGITAL PROMISE'S WORK ON COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PATHWAYS IN SCHOOLS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. DIGITAL PROMISE WAS ALSO AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES. DIGITAL PROMISE CONTINUED TO WORK ON NUMEROUS NSF AND US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANTS THAT WERE AWARDED IN PREVIOUS YEARS AS WELL AS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF HIGHER ED COURSEWARE ENABLED TEACHING PRACTICES AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORTS ON THE COURSE COMPLETION RATES OF BLACK, LATINX AND INDIGENOUS STUDENTS; AND STUDENTS FROM A LOW-INCOME BACKGROUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean-Claude Brizard President & Chief Executive | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $347,399 |
Dr Linda Roberts Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Trucano Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Trevor Brown Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Anthony Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Stephens Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nationswell Llc Leadership Training | 12/30/22 | $175,000 |
Zg Farragut Square Llc Office Rent | 12/30/22 | $171,341 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,835,742 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,987,993 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $178,070 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,823,735 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,233,524 |
| Investment income | $1,505,215 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,716 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $75,557,758 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,668,585 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $30,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,790,386 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $480,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,780,910 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $471,110 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,554,542 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,567,408 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $95,575 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,286,657 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $851,688 |
| Information technology | $81,784 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $381,390 |
| Travel | $1,050,074 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,983,168 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $405,183 |
| Insurance | $90,906 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $58,878,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,435,692 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,584,823 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,142,699 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,225,457 |
| 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 | $5,024,341 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $512,815 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $70,100,249 |
| Investments—other securities | $18,273,813 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,878,611 |
| Total assets | $138,178,500 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,561,288 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $346,187 |
| 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 | $86,752,942 |
| Total liabilities | $91,660,417 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,930,137 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,587,946 |
| 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 | $138,178,500 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Digital Promise Global has awarded $23,010,628 in support to 66 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $27,500 |
BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $118,750 |
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY KENTUCKY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $1,569,844 |
BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $786,206 |
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MARYLAND PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $6,500 |
CITY OF FALL RIVER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH ALWAYS-AVAILABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE CONTENT CREATORS, ADEPT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING RESOURCES. | $146,219 |