Schoolhouse Connection
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-5042929
Organization Overview
Schoolhouse Connection is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Schoolhouse Connection employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Schoolhouse Connection 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 12/2021, Schoolhouse Connection generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.7% per year over the past 5 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 2019, Schoolhouse Connection has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $204,050. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION LEADS HOME:PROGRAM GOAL: TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AND POST-SECONDARY COMPLETION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: EQUITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS ON STUDENTS OF COLOR AND LGBTQ YOUTH AND DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES IN SPANISH AND DARI/FARSI; DIRECT, PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES, CHARTER SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THROUGH INTENSIVE DIRECT ASSISTANCE, LOCAL CONVENINGS, TRAININGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS; OUR STATE PARTNERSHIPS ON STUDENT HOMELESSNESS, WHICH WORK INTENSIVELY WITH TEAMS FROM 15 STATES TO ADVANCE ELH GOALS; HANDS-ON ACTION PLANNING WITH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADVANCE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE EDUCATION POLICIES ON STUDENT HOMELESSNESS.
ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY:PROGRAM GOAL: SHC TAKES A GRASSROOTS APPROACH TO ADVANCING EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND INCOME POLICY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WITH A FOCUS ON EQUITY.PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: IN 2021, WE LED SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY ON A BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDED AN UNPRECEDENTED $800 MILLION IN DEDICATED EDUCATION FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM (ARP-HCY). ARP-HCY RESULTED IN A A 611% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS RECEIVING DEDICATED HOMELESS EDUCATION FUNDING. ARP-HCY IS EIGHT TIMES THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT'S EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM, THE ONLY FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT REMOVES BARRIERS TO SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION, ENROLLMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND SUCCESS CAUSED BY HOMELESSNESS.
BUILDING TEAMS FOR CHANGE:PROGRAM GOAL: TO REFORM STATE LAWS AND POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, DRIVEN BY YOUNG PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: IN 2021 ALONE, WE OBTAINED 14 STATE POLICY REFORMS, INCLUDING 12 THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND 2 THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES. OUR OVERALL SUCCESS RATE EXCEEDED 80 PERCENT, AND OUR REFORMS WILL IMPACT 88,224 DISTINCT HOMELESS YOUTH IN 11 STATES. SINCE 2019, WE GOT OVER TWO DOZEN BILLS INTRODUCED IN OVER 15 STATES, WITH 26 BECOMING LAW. WE HAVE TRAINED YOUNG PEOPLE AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN STATE POLICY ADVOCACY STRATEGIES AND RAISED THE VOICES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN STATE LEGISLATURES AND AGENCIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Duffield Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $115,000 |
Jennifer Pringle President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Sallows Member To V. Pres. (trans. 12/6/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Lovell Secretary To Member (trans. 12/6/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Viviana Otoya Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Fasteau Member To Secretary (trans. 12/6/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Civic Enterprises Education Leads Home Program Consultant | 12/30/20 | $150,000 |
Rally Communications | 12/30/20 | $206,232 |
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 | $1,986,323 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,986,323 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $31,748 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,018,071 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,050 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $28,671 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $391,239 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,231 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,501 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,397 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $394,691 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,069 |
| Office expenses | $365 |
| Information technology | $12,318 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,363 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,178 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,365 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,131,105 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,607,719 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $480,983 |
| 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 | $4,503 |
| 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 | $2,093,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,286 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,839 |
| 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 | $90,125 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $740,721 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,262,359 |
| 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 | $2,093,205 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Schoolhouse Connection has awarded $37,850 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: TO HELP STATE ADVANCE EDUCATION LEADS HOME GOALS | $12,850 |
Athens, GA PURPOSE: TO HELP STATE ADVANCE EDUCATION LEADS HOME GOALS | $6,250 |
ERLANGER ELSMERE SCHOOLS PURPOSE: TO HELP STATE ADVANCE EDUCATION LEADS HOME GOALS | $6,250 |
Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: TO HELP STATE ADVANCE EDUCATION LEADS HOME GOALS | $6,250 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO HELP STATE ADVANCE EDUCATION LEADS HOME GOALS | $6,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Schoolhouse Connection has recieved totaling $1,371,930.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Raikes Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION LEADS HOME OPERATING SUPPORT & STATE INITIATIVES ON STUDENT HOMELESSNESS PROJECT | $250,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | $225,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moveon Org Civic Action Washington, DC | $4,457,959 | $10,598,957 |
50can Inc Washington, DC | $11,451,169 | $14,699,448 |
Working America Education Fund Washington, DC | $15,449,080 | $11,091,684 |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $19,124,215 | $8,637,291 |
American Federation For Children Inc Columbia, MD | $4,734,302 | $8,920,295 |
Council For Exceptional Children Arlington, VA | $4,293,509 | $5,157,244 |
International Bridge Tunnel And Turnpike Association Washington, DC | $5,612,025 | $5,095,410 |
Council Of Graduate Schools Washington, DC | $15,477,083 | $4,356,151 |
Tesseract Research Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,180,925 | $2,226,497 |
National Indian Education Association Washington, DC | $1,350,427 | $3,831,899 |
National Coalition For Public School Options Haymarket, VA | $398,047 | $3,479,643 |
American Pilots Association Inc Washington, DC | $1,788,450 | $3,376,581 |