Learning First Alliance
- Assets
- $702.6k
- Revenue
- $393.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 07/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-2085368
Organization Overview
Learning First Alliance is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Learning First Alliance employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning First Alliance 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, Learning First Alliance generated $393.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $385.9k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING IN AMERICA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LFA IS AN UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP OF LEADING EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE COME TOGETHER TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING IN AMERICA'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. LFA LEVERAGES THE POWER OF ITS MEMBERS TO ELEVATE ALL AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO WORLD-CLASS STANDARDS AND PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVES AND ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP.THE ORGANIZATIONS IN LFA REPRESENT MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WHO WORK IN AND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS EVERY DAY, INCLUDING OUR NATION'S TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, PARENTS, TEACHER EDUCATORS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND OTHER SCHOOL AND DISTRICT STAFF. LFA REPRESENTS A COMMITMENT BY ITS MEMBERS TO DELIVER COMMON MESSAGES TO THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND BEYOND, ALIGN PRIORITIES, SHARE AND DISSEMINATE SUCCESS STORIES, ARTICULATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION AT EVERY LEVEL AND WORK TOWARDS LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE BASED ON SOLID RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Long Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,903 |
L Earl Franks Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Cook Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Krueger Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Gangone Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Domenech Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $285,807 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $107,420 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $393,227 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $122 |
| 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 | $393,349 |
| 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. | $103,895 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,844 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,007 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,119 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,513 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,649 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $140 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,558 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,441 |
| Information technology | $18,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,905 |
| Travel | $50 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $372 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,498 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $385,862 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,179 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $403,558 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $87,294 |
| 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 | $1,598 |
| 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 | $702,629 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,224 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $176,709 |
| 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 | $185,933 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $516,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $702,629 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Learning First Alliance has awarded $279,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $105,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $39,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $30,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $30,000 |
LEARNING FORWARD PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $15,000 |
Rockville, MD PURPOSE: GET IT RIGHT-SUBGRAN | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Learning First Alliance has recieved totaling $90,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Carnegie Corporation Of New York New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR A PROJECT TO DISSEMINATE THE ELEMENTS CHALLENGE PAPER TO MEMBERS OF SEVERAL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS | $90,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Business Partnership Inc Springfield, VA | $2,560,570 | $55,247,461 |
The Virginia Arts Festival Inc Norfolk, VA | $42,180,047 | $13,814,301 |
National Business Officers Association Inc Washington, DC | $10,181,383 | $5,458,138 |
The Museum Of Language Arts Incorporated Washington, DC | $22,277,823 | $2,812,502 |
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni Washington, DC | $7,091,133 | $4,080,282 |
National Academy Of Education Washington, DC | $13,224,387 | $700,923 |
Mission West Virginia Hurricane, WV | $896,692 | $3,486,347 |
The Memorial Foundation Washington, DC | $1,841,102 | $3,723,853 |
Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc Columbia, MD | $56,227,844 | $6,192,561 |
Chorus America Association Washington, DC | $2,563,365 | $1,205,440 |
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD | $1,604,340 | $2,401,353 |
American Association Of People With Disabilities Washington, DC | $6,573,327 | $4,673,806 |