Chiefs For Change is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Chiefs For Change employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chiefs For Change 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 12/2023, Chiefs For Change generated $13.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.3m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Chiefs For Change has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $3,241,805. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BUILD A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION CHIEFS DEDICATED TO OUR SHARED VISION AND SUPPORT THEM IN WAYS THAT MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF THEIR EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHIEFS FOR CHANGE IS A NONPROFIT, BIPARTISAN NETWORK OF DIVERSE STATE AND DISTRICT EDUCATION CHIEFS DEDICATED TO PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR TODAY'S WORLD AND TOMORROW'S THROUGH DEEPLY COMMITTED LEADERSHIP. CHIEFS FOR CHANGE ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE TODAY FOR STUDENTS, AND BUILDS A PIPELINE OF TALENTED, DIVERSE FUTURE CHIEFS READY TO LEAD MAJOR SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dale Schmidt Chief Of Technical Asst. Prog. | 40 | $204,660 | |
Leila Walsh Ceao Thru 10/12/2023 | Officer | 40 | $196,147 |
Stephanie Zamorano Sr. Dir., Development | 40 | $188,138 | |
Jamar Knox Sr. Director, Finance & Ops. | 40 | $161,906 | |
Kimberly Tang Sr. Dir., Mshp. & Future Chiefs | 40 | $193,138 | |
Danielle Durbin Sr. Dir., Communications | 40 | $130,327 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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4mativ Technologies Inc Education Strategy | 12/30/23 | $330,000 |
Peter Gorman Future Chiefs Support And Leadership Coa | 12/30/23 | $320,360 |
Leadership For Powerful Schools Education Consulting | 12/30/23 | $288,089 |
Shutts Bowen Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $266,546 |
Wellington Lynn Interim Ceo | 12/30/23 | $231,960 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,962,094 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,962,094 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $531,694 |
Investment income | $55,974 |
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 | $13,559,778 |
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. | $336,057 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,850 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,819,233 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,498 |
Other employee benefits | $366,191 |
Payroll taxes | $211,235 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $476,251 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,253 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,831,416 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $271,128 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $807,651 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,120 |
Total functional expenses | $16,316,033 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,649,535 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $652,574 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,864,395 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,000 |
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 | $10,511 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,262,015 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,543,416 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,001,415 |
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 | $7,544,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,559,551 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,157,633 |
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 | $14,262,015 |
Over the last fiscal year, Chiefs For Change has awarded $1,037,918 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD | $183,330 |
POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1 PURPOSE: SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD | $166,665 |
PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD | $166,665 |
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT-1 PURPOSE: SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD | $166,665 |
HIGHLINE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD | $166,665 |
NASHVILLE PREP PURPOSE: CFC PLAYERS COALITION GRANT | $10,000 |