Fund For Educational Excellence Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fund For Educational Excellence Inc employed 207 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For Educational Excellence 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 06/2022, Fund For Educational Excellence Inc generated $23.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $23.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 30.2% 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, Fund For Educational Excellence Inc has awarded 413 individual grants totaling $19,571,561. 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:
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THE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE EXPANDS RESOURCES, INDENTIFIES AND ACCELERATES SOLUTIONS, AND RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE SO THAT ALL CHILDREN IN BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE AN EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - THE FUND PROVIDES HIGH-LEVEL FINANCIAL AND GRANT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE TO A RANGE OF MISSION-ALIGNED LOCAL NONROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IN SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR, WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENT'S FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING DETAILED BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SERVICES. IN ADDITION, WE WORK IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH OUR DONORS AND PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT GOALS ARE MET, FUNDS ARE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT GUIDELINES, AND REPORTS ARE DISSEMINATED TO APPROPRIATE STAKEHOLDERS. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE ALLOW ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON THEIR PROGRAMMATIC GOALS, WHICH OFTEN INCLUDE DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL REFORMS AND EXPANDING STUDENT ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION.
DISTRICT FUNDRAISING - THE FUND WORKS CLOSELY WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO RAISE AND SECURE EXTERNAL INVESTMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE DISTRICT'S HIGHEST-PRIORITY NEEDS. AS A TRUSTED PARTNER, WE HELP IDENTIFY THOSE NEEDS, TARGET POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES, AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED PROGRESS.
ACCELERATE SOLUTIONS - WITH COMMUNITY INPUT, THE FUND IDENTIFIES CHALLENGES, RESEARCHES AND DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PUSHES FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' POLICIES, PROCESSES, AND PROGRAMS. WE REGULARLY PUBLISH REPORTS THAT COMBINE STRONG ANALYTICS WITH COMMUNITY INPUT TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS FACING OUR STUDENTS AND PROVIDE ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS TO HELP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOL CHOICE PROCESS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roger Schulman President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $215,289 |
Julia Baez Ceo, Balt Promise | 40 | $188,400 | |
Chuck Adkins CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $167,628 |
Corrie Schoenberg Sr Prgm Dir | 40 | $145,375 | |
Janelle Gendrano Coo, Balt Promise | 40 | $139,727 | |
Kevin Leary Sr Prgm Dir | 40 | $124,548 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Digital Millennial Consulting Llc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $220,150 |
Kewu Llc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $238,800 |
Nld Strategic Consulting | 6/29/22 | $271,875 |
Hanover Research Council Consulting | 6/29/22 | $143,500 |
Tanay Lynn Harris Consulting | 6/29/22 | $123,753 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $22,421 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $399,769 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,688,096 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,110,286 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,067,187 |
Investment income | $20,316 |
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 | $23,197,789 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,748,172 |
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. | $646,831 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,984 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,151,722 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $596,138 |
Payroll taxes | $426,138 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,715 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,653 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $45,100 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,155,469 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,252 |
Office expenses | $78,312 |
Information technology | $14,868 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $213,474 |
Travel | $304,679 |
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 | $57,211 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $122,075 |
Total functional expenses | $23,310,321 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $648,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,863,361 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,784,778 |
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 | $121,847 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,534 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $468,945 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $176,456 |
Total assets | $38,110,666 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,341,341 |
Grants payable | $281,868 |
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 | $234,477 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,857,686 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,453,845 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,799,135 |
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 | $38,110,666 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Educational Excellence Inc has awarded $6,589,484 in support to 82 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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1012 SPORTS INC PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $25,000 |
ACCESS ART INC PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $35,000 |
ANETRICE HOUSE PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $36,795 |
ART WITH A HEART PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $30,000 |
ADELANTE LATINA PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $10,000 |
BMORE EMPOWERED PURPOSE: SUMMER FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $13,051 |