Center For Education Reform
- Assets
- $14.8m
- Revenue
- $30.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1847187
Organization Overview
Center For Education Reform is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Center For Education Reform employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Education Reform 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, Center For Education Reform generated $30.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $30.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 49.4% per year over the past 8 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 2021, Center For Education Reform has awarded 249 individual grants totaling $55,713,356. 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 EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR ALL AMERICANS, PARTICULARLY OUR CHILDREN, ENSURING THAT THE CONDITIONS ARE RIPE FOR INNOVATION, FREEDOM, AND FLEXIBILITY THROUGHOUT U.S. EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"GRANT MAKING"THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM ADMINISTERS THE YASS PRIZE FOR SUSTAINABLE, TRANSFORMATIONAL, OUTSTANDING AND PERMISSIONLESS EDUCATION, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL AWARDS TO SELECTED SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS WHICH PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EDUCATION TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AS WELL AS MANAGES RELATED GRANTS UNDER THE YASS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION.
"RESEARCH AND EDUCATION"THE CENTER STUDIES AND DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT FINDINGS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION POLICIES ON STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE NATION. CER CONDUCTS SURVEYS, COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES DATA, AND CONDUCTS ANALYSIS THAT IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND THROUGH INTERNET PROPERTIES. CER RESPONDS TO DOZENS OF REQUESTS WEEKLY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, STAKEHOLDERS, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS ABOUT ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO EDUCATION AND EDUCATION REFORM POLICIES. CER SHARES BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED WITH THOSE WHO SEEK SUCH INFORMATION, AND IMPACTS THE BETTERMENT OF SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING CONCRETE DATA THAT HELPS PEOPLE MAKE BETTER DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS.
"GRANT MAKING"THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM ADMINISTERS THE YASS PRIZE FOR SUSTAINABLE, TRANSFORMATIONAL, OUTSTANDING AND PERMISSIONLESS EDUCATION, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL AWARDS TO SELECTED SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS WHICH PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EDUCATION TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AS WELL AS MANAGES RELATED GRANTS UNDER THE YASS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION.
"RESEARCH AND EDUCATION"THE CENTER STUDIES AND DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT FINDINGS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION POLICIES ON STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE NATION. CER CONDUCTS SURVEYS, COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES DATA, AND CONDUCTS ANALYSIS THAT IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND THROUGH INTERNET PROPERTIES. CER RESPONDS TO DOZENS OF REQUESTS WEEKLY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, STAKEHOLDERS, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS ABOUT ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO EDUCATION AND EDUCATION REFORM POLICIES. CER SHARES BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED WITH THOSE WHO SEEK SUCH INFORMATION, AND IMPACTS THE BETTERMENT OF SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING CONCRETE DATA THAT HELPS PEOPLE MAKE BETTER DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS.
"COMMUNICATIONS"THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM PROVIDES READY ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION ANNUALLY. CER DEVELOPS AND MARKETS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND THROUGH ABUNDANT CONTACT WITH THE NEWS MEDIA; TO ENSURE THAT THE ISSUES AROUND EDUCATION ARE WELL-UNDERSTOOD BY PARENTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ANNUALLY CER PROVIDES INFORMATION AND FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO MORE THAN 1000 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES, WHOSE NEWS COVERAGE FURTHER EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT NUMEROUS EDUCATION SUBJECTS.
"COMMUNICATIONS"THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM PROVIDES READY ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION ANNUALLY. CER DEVELOPS AND MARKETS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND THROUGH ABUNDANT CONTACT WITH THE NEWS MEDIA; TO ENSURE THAT THE ISSUES AROUND EDUCATION ARE WELL-UNDERSTOOD BY PARENTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ANNUALLY CER PROVIDES INFORMATION AND FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO MORE THAN 1000 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES, WHOSE NEWS COVERAGE FURTHER EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT NUMEROUS EDUCATION SUBJECTS.
"EXTERNAL RELATIONS"THE CENTER PROVIDES IDEAS AND ADVICE TO MANY COMMUNITY AND STATE-BASED GROUPS WORKING TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS. CER'S EXTERNAL RELATIONS PROGRAMS TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACTS. CER ORGANIZES GROUPS AND EVENTS TO FURTHER EDUCATE PEOPLE AND FIND NEW LEADERS TO BECOME SPOKESPEOPLE LOCALLY FOR IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. CER TRACKS STATE POLICY AND THE EFFECTS OF NEW LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND PROVIDES INSIGHTS REGULARLY TO THOSE WHO MAKE AND STUDY POLICY TO HELP THEM FURTHER THEIR OWN GOALS AND MISSION.
"EXTERNAL RELATIONS"THE CENTER PROVIDES IDEAS AND ADVICE TO MANY COMMUNITY AND STATE-BASED GROUPS WORKING TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS. CER'S EXTERNAL RELATIONS PROGRAMS TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACTS. CER ORGANIZES GROUPS AND EVENTS TO FURTHER EDUCATE PEOPLE AND FIND NEW LEADERS TO BECOME SPOKESPEOPLE LOCALLY FOR IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. CER TRACKS STATE POLICY AND THE EFFECTS OF NEW LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND PROVIDES INSIGHTS REGULARLY TO THOSE WHO MAKE AND STUDY POLICY TO HELP THEM FURTHER THEIR OWN GOALS AND MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeanne Allen Founder And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 65 | $437,369 |
Michael Moe Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Hense Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Harmon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Chavous Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janine Yass Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fti Consultinginc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $1,640,975 |
Tac Public Affairs Leadership, Management, Program Operatio | 12/30/22 | $437,369 |
Forbes Media Media | 12/30/22 | $518,657 |
Musante Strategies Llc Policy And External Affairs | 12/30/22 | $349,436 |
The Allen Company Llc Public Affairs | 12/30/22 | $121,450 |
Fti Consultinginc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $1,640,975 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $30,667,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,667,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,754 |
| 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 | $30,674,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,110,053 |
| 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. | $437,362 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,676 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $373,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,482 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,779 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $117,039 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,731 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,964 |
| Travel | $1,099,075 |
| 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 | $10,287 |
| Insurance | $6,880 |
| All other expenses | $8,814 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,411,654 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,696,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,001,382 |
| 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 | $33,457 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,160 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,534 |
| Other assets | $3,790 |
| Total assets | $14,753,313 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $537,298 |
| 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 | $12,400,000 |
| Total liabilities | $12,937,298 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,226,727 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $589,288 |
| 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 | $14,753,313 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Education Reform has awarded $52,220,106 in support to 228 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACADEMY OF ST BENEDICT THE AFRICAN PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $100,000 |
AERA FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $1,500,000 |
ALTUS ACADEMY PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $250,000 |
ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $1,000,000 |
AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $100,000 |
ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $100,000 |