Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-1823628
Education Forward Dc
Washington, DC
Education Forward Dc is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.98M in grants paid across 40 grants, with $26.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Pave Inc, Dc Charter School Alliance and Dc Policy Center.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Education Forward Dc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Ed forward dc issues grants that are conditional upon meeting specific milestones as specified in each grant agreement. ed forward dc disburses funds only upon successful completion of milestones, or in some instances, where the senior leadership team approves a justification memo explaining the extenuating circumstances for the lack of completing the milestones. ed forward dc monitors the use of its granted funds by requiring regular reporting from the grantee organizations. in addition, for organizations who receive significant grants, ed forward dc may assign one of its leaders to the board of the grantee organization such that s/he can directly monitor the use of granted funds through participation in regular board meetings of the grantee organization.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To support education leaders as they strive to create high-quality, equitable dc public schools.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pave Inc | Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,190,000 |
| Dc Charter School Alliance | Washington, DC | General Operations | $430,000 |
| Dc Policy Center | Washington, DC | General Operations | $350,000 |
| Education Reform Now | Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $350,000 |
| Ednavigator | New Orleans, LA | General Operations | $325,000 |
| Dc International School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $260,000 |
| Bellwether Education Partners Inc | Sudbury, MA | General Operations | $253,100 |
| Lee Montessori Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $208,000 |
| Citybridge Education | Washington, DC | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Special Education Leader Fellowship | New Orleans, LA | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Urban Institute | Washington, DC | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $192,000 |
| Black Swan Academy | Washington, DC | General Operations | $175,000 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $146,875 |
| National Association of Black Male Educators | Brandywine, MD | General Operations | $125,000 |
| Schooltalk Inc | Washington, DC | General Operations | $120,000 |
| Cambiar Education | Encino, CA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Festival Center Inc | Washington, DC | General Operations | $100,000 |
| School Leader Lab | Washington, DC | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Portland, ME | General Operations | $90,000 |
| Dc Bilingual Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $85,000 |
| Friendship Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Dc Public Education Fund | Washington, DC | General Operations | $78,804 |
| Paul Public Charter School Inc | Washington, DC | General Operations | $56,000 |
The 25 largest of 40 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($75.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Education Forward Dc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Education Forward Dc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Education Forward Dc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,982,609 in grants paid (40 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Education Forward Dc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Pave Inc (DC), $1.19M, Dc Charter School Alliance (DC), $430K, Dc Policy Center (DC), $350K, Education Reform Now (NY), $350K and Ednavigator (LA), $325K.