Alliance For Education is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alliance For Education employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For Education 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, Alliance For Education generated $8.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% 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 2014, Alliance For Education has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $15,964,819. 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:
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TO SUPPORT EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BY ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND RACIAL EQUITY FOR STUDENTS IN SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENTS: THE ALLIANCE BRINGS TOGETHER THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY AND SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL (SPS) LEADERSHIP TO DEFINE AND SUPPORT STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN SPS WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING EQUITY. IN 2021, THE ALLIANCE'S STRATEGIC WORK INCLUDED:THE SEATTLE TEACHER RESIDENCY (STR): WE CONTINUE TO SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE PIPELINE OF HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS TRAINED SPECIFICALLY TO TEACH IN SEATTLE'S HIGHEST NEED SCHOOLS. STR'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE PREPARATION, SUPPORT, AND RETENTION OF EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS WHO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY IN SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WE SEEK TO REDUCE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR STUDENTS FROM HISTORICALLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, CAREER, AND LIFE. SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR SUCCESSES IN 2021 INCLUDE:- TEACHERS TRAINED: AT THE END OF THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR, THERE WERE 128 STR-TRAINED TEACHERS IN MORE THAN 31 HIGH-NEED PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SEATTLE. AN ADDITIONAL 30 COHORT 9 RESIDENTS STARTED THE PROGRAM IN 2021 WHICH INCLUDED 14-MONTHS OF GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSEWORK AND IN-CLASSROOM APPRENTICESHIPS. - STUDENTS SERVED: MORE THAN 2000 STUDENTS IN OVER 30 TITLE I SCHOOLS BENEFITTED FROM TEACHERS TRAINED WITH CRITICAL SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL COMPETENCIES THROUGH THE STR PROGRAM IN 2021. - DIVERSITY: 52% OF CURRENT STR RESIDENTS ARE TEACHERS OF COLOR OR BIRACIAL AND MULTIRACIAL EDUCATORS COMPARED TO 20% OF OTHER SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN A DISTRICT WHERE 54% OF STUDENTS ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR.THE RIGHT NOW NEEDS FUND: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE MOST BASIC NEEDS OF SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS CAN COME TO SCHOOL AND FOCUS ON LEARNING. THE ALLIANCE DISBURSES FUNDS TO ALL THE 104 SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IN AMOUNTS REFLECTIVE OF THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS IN EACH SCHOOL RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH. FUNDS CAN BE REQUESTED BY ANY SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBER AND ARE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. THE FUNDS CAN BE SPENT ON ADDRESSING THE BASIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS, SUCH AS CLOTHING, ADEQUATE FOOD, SHELTER, AND NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES. IN 2021 OVER $940,000 WAS DISBURSED TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS. OTHER INVESTMENTS: THE ALLIANCE RAISES DOLLARS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN 2021, THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDED MORE THAN $635,000 IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL'S OFFICE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE ACHIEVEMENT.
AFFILIATED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:IN 2021 THE ALLIANCE PROVIDED FISCAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VOLUNTEER LED SUPPORT GROUPS RAISING FUNDS TO BENEFIT SCHOOLS AND ENGAGED THOSE GROUPS IN SUPPORTING SCHOOLS WITH MORE LIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCES. DURING THE YEAR, THE ALLIANCE DISBURSED OVER $525,000 FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, MATERIALS, TRAININGS, EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chick Lisa President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $227,270 |
Christian Roxanne Director Of Advancement | 40 | $136,002 | |
Ward Amy CFO | Officer | 40 | $132,645 |
Bier Marisa Director Seattle Teacher Residency | 40 | $130,292 | |
Cobell Petaki Director, Right Now Needs Fund | 40 | $129,373 | |
Williams Sherry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $206,567 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $975,905 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,477,149 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,279 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,659,621 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $802,056 |
Investment income | $245,544 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $746,966 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$70,210 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,384,152 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,437,980 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,068,576 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $402,730 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,501 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $907,125 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,600 |
Other employee benefits | $142,302 |
Payroll taxes | $104,809 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,359 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $70,084 |
Fees for services: Other | $282,079 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $35,082 |
Information technology | $60,356 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $138,530 |
Travel | $5,045 |
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 | $16,204 |
Insurance | $16,800 |
All other expenses | $13,871 |
Total functional expenses | $5,020,768 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,632,703 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,614,272 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,593,413 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,938 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $2,360 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,936 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,534 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,447,696 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,949 |
Total assets | $18,412,801 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,104 |
Grants payable | $421,316 |
Deferred revenue | $1,881 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $530,679 |
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 | $1,205,980 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,457,477 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,749,344 |
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 | $18,412,801 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For Education has awarded $1,427,238 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Support for district-wide initiatives and individual schools. | $836,133 |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: Support for the Seattle Teacher Residency program. | $435,482 |
GRAHAM HILL PTA PURPOSE: General Operations | $14,500 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General Operations | $14,500 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General Operations | $14,500 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General Operations | $14,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Alliance For Education has recieved totaling $1,677,132.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $400,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING | $200,000 |
Tudor Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $182,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $161,822 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING | $150,000 |
Raikes Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION (PPPE) FUND VIII (YEAR 1-2) | $150,000 |
Beg. Balance | $7,888,350 |
Earnings | $1,178,136 |
Admin Expense | $69,487 |
Net Contributions | $300 |
Other Expense | $84,877 |
Grants | $267,900 |
Ending Balance | $8,644,522 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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College Success Foundation Bellevue, WA | $13,905,715 | $16,300,539 |
Alliance For Education Seattle, WA | $18,412,801 | $8,384,152 |
Schoolhouse Supplies Inc Portland, OR | $1,818,173 | $3,583,188 |
Foundation For Tacoma Students Tacoma, WA | $3,475,616 | $3,006,188 |
Big Bend Community College Foundation Moses Lake, WA | $9,131,826 | $1,251,204 |
All Hands Raised Portland, OR | $1,676,477 | $1,276,828 |
Lower Columbia College Foundation Longview, WA | $24,789,266 | $2,493,383 |
Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Inc Twin Falls, ID | $21,049,001 | $1,556,609 |
Bangladesh Christian School Sponsorship Of America Bcss Of Kennewick, WA | $784,121 | $1,020,612 |
Valley School Of Southern Oregon Medford, OR | $1,302,948 | $1,010,220 |
Friends Of Woodstock School Inc Freeland, WA | $6,921,736 | $485,909 |
Lake Oswego School Dist Foundation Inc Lake Oswego, OR | $2,102,151 | $1,177,360 |