Accelerate - The National Collaborative For Accelerated Lear
- Assets
- $16.3m
- Revenue
- $19.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 88-3207484
Organization Overview
Accelerate - The National Collaborative For Accelerated Lear is located in Nashville, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Accelerate - The National Collaborative For Accelerated Lear is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2023, Accelerate - The National Collaborative For Accelerated Lear has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $4,294,189. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACCELERATE - THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING (ACCELERATE) BRINGS EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO SCALE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION BY BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN RESEARCH, POLICY AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. ACCELERATE'S VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IN THIS COUNTRY WILL RECEIVE AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION THAT HELPS THEM EXPLORE AND UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATES LEADING RECOVERY - ACCELERATE'S STATES LEADING RECOVERY (SLR) GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES STATES WITH FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO STRATEGICALLY LEVERAGE HIGH-IMPACT TUTORING TO ADDRESS STATEWIDE ACADEMIC GAPS. THE PROGRAM HELPS STATES BETTER ALIGN INCENTIVES, REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO ENCOURAGE DISTRICTS' ADOPTION OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE TUTORING MODELS.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - AS A LEADER IN THE TUTORING SPACE, ACCELERATE INVESTS TIME AND RESOURCES TO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED, ENGAGE WITH OTHERS IN THE FIELD, AND ENCOURAGE ONGOING DIALOGUE ABOUT ADVANCING STUDENT LEARNING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONVENINGS (COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE) WITH PAST AND CURRENT GRANTEES, OTHER PRACTITIONERS, ADVOCATES, AND THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE FIELD.
CALL TO EFFECTIVE ACTION - ACCELERATE'S CALL TO EFFECTIVE ACTION (CEA) GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS OF TUTORING AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION THAT DEMONSTRATE THE POTENTIAL TO DELIVER SERVICES ON A SIZABLE SCALE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. GRANTEES INCLUDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STATE EDUCATION AGENCIES, TUTORING PROVIDERS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER ACTORS.
RESEARCH - ACCELERATE SUPPORTS THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT WORKS, FOR WHOM, AND IN WHAT SCHOOL SETTINGS. ACCELERATE FUNDS AND PARTNERS WITH LEADING RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO LEVERAGE THE EXISTING EVIDENCE BASE IN PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY WHILE FURTHER BUILDING THE RESEARCH ON WHAT IS EFFECTIVE IN TUTORING TO SOLVE BARRIERS TO SCALE AND ADVANCE STUDENT LEARNING.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Huffman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Naeha Dean Chief Strategy Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
T Nakia Towns Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Janice Jackson Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susanna Loeb Board Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Schnur Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $19,934,228 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,934,228 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $19,934,228 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,294,189 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $489,159 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,274 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $78,884 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,472 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,726 |
| 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 | $577,322 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $25,327 |
| 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 | $105,704 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,739,427 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,143,370 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,175,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $16,318,370 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $124,360 |
| Grants payable | $1,999,209 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,123,569 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,972,579 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,222,222 |
| 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 | $16,318,370 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Accelerate - The National Collaborative For Accelerated Lear has awarded $4,294,189 in support to 68 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
50CAN INC PURPOSE: STATES LEADING RECOVERY | $500,000 |
AFRICAN HERITAGE INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE | $5,000 |
ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $14,700 |
AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLOTTE PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE | $5,000 |
AXIOM LEARNING INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE | $5,000 |
BATON ROUGE YOUTH COALITION INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE | $5,000 |